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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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Ask the Doc: Mental Health Tips for You or a Loved One

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11/22/2023
Ask the Doc: Mental Health Tips for You or a Loved One

In this edition of Ask the Doc, we get expert advice from retired U.S. Public Health Service Capt. (Dr.) Joshua Morganstein, deputy director at the Center for Study of Traumatic Stress in the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and vice chair of the University’s department of psychiatry, on ways to address mental health concerns when you, a friend, or a loved one is going through a tough time.

Caduceus Spear Offers Joint Training Opportunity for 97th, 82nd, and 71st Medical Groups

Article Around MHS
11/22/2023
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Thorne, 71st Medical Group diagnostic and therapeutics flight chief, assists a patient during the Caduceus Spear exercise at Clinton Sherman Airfield Park, Oklahoma, on Oct. 26, 2023. The real life patients were actors from the 97th Medical Group who were tasked with giving realistic responses to the airmen assisting them. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)

Airmen from the 97th Medical Group partnered with airmen from Sheppard and Vance Air Force Bases for a readiness exercise at Clinton Sherman Airfield Park in Oklahoma, Oct. 26, 2023.

Uniformed Services University Surgeon Lauded for Her Commitment to Service

Article Around MHS
11/22/2023
U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Kerry P. Latham (center) accepted the American College of Surgeons/Pfizer Military Surgical Volunteerism Award during the annual ACS Clinical Congress in Boston, Oct. 22-26, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Army Col. Danielle Holt)

U.S. Air Force Colonel (Dr.) Kerry P. Latham was honored with the prestigious American College of Surgeons/Pfizer Military Surgical Volunteerism Award. The prestigious award was bestowed by the American College of Surgeons and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals during the annual ACS Clinical Congress in Boston, Oct. 22-26, 2023.

U.S. Airmen Team up with Local Hospital for Medical Training

Article Around MHS
11/21/2023
Airmen from the 934th Aeromedical Staging Squadron turn a mannequin over during a training exercise on Oct. 15, 2023, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. The exercise involved realistic wounds and training equipment to simulate a true combat casualty care environment. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victoriya Tarakanova)

Saving wounded service members in a combat environment is an intense experience with no room for mistakes.

DHA Health Hazard Assessment Team Doing Critical Work to Improve Warfighter Brain Health

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11/21/2023
The Warfighter Brain Health Initiative specifically focuses on assessing cognitive capabilities, monitoring brain threats, to include blast overpressure, and minimizing the effects and risk from exposures and TBIs to improve a warfighter’s overall performance.

In June 2022, the Department of Defense launched the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative to bring together the operational and medical communities in a more unified approach toward optimizing service member brain health and countering traumatic brain injuries.

Does TRICARE Open Season Apply to Me?

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11/20/2023
Does TRICARE Open Season Apply to Me?

TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn’t apply to everyone who uses TRICARE.

“I Look Forward to Constantly Pushing Myself to Learn Something New”

Article Around MHS
11/20/2023
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Sophia Crews is the U.S. Navy’s Junior Pharmacy Technician of the Year for 2023. The Phoenix Arizona Native serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Leading Petty Officer of the facility’s Pharmacy and credits the encouragement her father, a former rescue swimmer, as her inspiration to continue serving.  (Photo By Thomas Cieslak)

A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has earned top honors in her career field.

New Device Implemented in the Family Birthing Center

Article Around MHS
11/20/2023
A member of the Family Birthing Center demonstrates the Jada® system used to control uterine bleeding on a simulated patient at the Keesler Military Treatment Facility, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss., Oct. 30 (Photo By Michelle Stewart)

The staff of Keesler Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center is employing an innovative tool for birthing people experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.

Empowering Service Members Advancing Mental Health Access and Targeted Care

Article Around MHS
11/20/2023
Graphic demonstrating the process of Mental Health care and additional resources through targeted care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Taking the initiative to seek help for emotional difficulties is a courageous and responsible step for a service member. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to ensuring that all service members receive effective care in a timely manner.

The Madness We Survive

Article Around MHS
11/20/2023
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matilyn Million, 6th Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, stands next to her coworkers during a chemotherapy appointment in Tampa, Florida, on Aug. 21, 2023. Million was diagnosed with stage III Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March 2023. She completed her 12th and final chemotherapy treatment on Sept. 18, 2023, and is currently cancer free. (Courtesy Photo)

A renewed spirit to resume the life she previously had consumed U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matilyn Million as she closed her most difficult chapter. On Sept. 18, 2023, Million underwent her 12th and final chemotherapy treatment in Tampa, Florida.

Armed Services YMCA Recognizes U.S. Army “Angel of the Battlefield”

Article Around MHS
11/20/2023
The U.S. Army recipient of the 2023 Armed Services Angel of the Battlefield award is U.S. Staff Sgt. Ta'Quesha Abson, currently assigned to the Medical Readiness Brigade, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. (Photo by Ronald Wolf, U.S. Army Medical Command)

Each year the Armed Services YMCA presents the “Angel of the Battlefield Award” to a heroic enlisted medical professional from each branch of the Armed Services. For 2023, the Army recipient of this award was U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ta'Quesha Abson, currently at the Medical Readiness Brigade, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Postvention Promotes Healing in Aftermath of Death by Suicide

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11/17/2023
Postvention Promotes Healing in Aftermath of Death by Suicide

From our experts: Resources and advice for those left behind after a death by suicide

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Virginia Counties due to Matts Creek Wildfire

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11/17/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Virginia Counties due to Matts Creek Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Virginia counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 26, 2023, due to the Matts Creek Wildfire.

U.S. Army Capt. Tackles Lupus, the Medical Education Board, and Life

Article Around MHS
11/17/2023
U.S. Army Capt. Anna Walker and her mom, Cynthia, at the 2023 Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge in San Diego, California. “I'm so proud of Anna,” her mom said. “Given her condition, I’m amazed at her energy to do what she does. She won’t give up.”. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Army Capt. Anna Walker is from a military family. Five out of six siblings all serve. “My Dad was in the Navy for twenty years and was a Lt. Commander when he retired. I wanted to serve 20 years just like him. I enjoyed it. But then, life changes.”

Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Shares Mental Health Journey with Premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Command

Article Around MHS
11/17/2023
Then U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregg F. Martin, who was serving as president of the National Defense University at the time, speaks during the university's graduation ceremony on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., on June 13, 2013. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp)

A retired U.S. Army major general shared his mental health story with soldiers and U.S. Army civilians from the military’s premier chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives command.

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