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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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Sept. 27, 2024

Soldier Saves Citizen's Life in Puerto Rico

Sgt. Carmen Laura Molina González, a Patient Administration Specialist assigned to the 335th Area Support Medical Company, 49th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, currently performing duty with the Command Surgeons Office at the 1st Mission... (U.S. Army photo by Carlos Cuebas)

Soldiers are regularly trained on how to save lives on the battlefield in the middle of chaos and confusion. However, what happens when a life-or-death situation occurs not in a combat zone but in front of your house?

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Sept. 26, 2024

The Activation of the 68th Theater Medical Command: A New Era in Medical Readiness

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, places the unit patch on soldier during an activation ceremony Sept. 20 in Sembach, Germany.

On September 20, 2024, at Sembach, Germany, the 68th Theater Medical Command was activated for the first time since 1994. This activation addresses critical capability gaps and enhances medical support across Europe and Africa. As the world faces complex security challenges, the strategic activation of this command signifies a renewed commitment to ...

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Sept. 24, 2024

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center Receive Prestigious 5-Star Ratings in National Survey

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received the prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems database. Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center received the same recognition. (Courtesy Photo)

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center have earned coveted five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems database. This prestigious recognition is based on patient surveys collected from October 2022 through ...

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