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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Aug. 22, 2024
Cannon Air Force Base hosted the 2024 U.S. Air Force Medic Rodeo. The objectives directly related to the service-wide Medic-X strategic initiative that drives proficiency in 52 skills for every U.S. Air Force medic—including those not directly involved in patient care. These skills are especially critical to ensure the readiness of the U.S. Air Force ...
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Aug. 22, 2024
The Army Recovery Care Program, formerly Warrior Care and Transition, was a beacon of hope thirteen years ago for Retired U.S. Army 1st Lt. Cameron Kerr, who was injured in an explosion while deployed that would eventually lead to a left leg below-the-knee amputation. The program that helped Kerr recover and overcome is where he now works.
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Aug. 22, 2024
The Botswana Defence Force, in partnership with the Mahalapye District Health Management Team, conducted an impactful medical civic action program to deliver care in rural communities. The effort was held in conjunction with exercise Southern Accord, a military training exercise executed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa.
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Aug. 21, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Connecticut counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 31, 2024, due to flooding.
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Aug. 21, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Arkansas may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 31, 2024, due to storm damage.
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Aug. 20, 2024
Public health, safety, and industrial hygiene experts from across the Department of Defense gathered in July to review the latest DOD and service research and approaches focused on understanding the full lifecycle of service member exposure to blast overpressure, or BOP, and injury.
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Aug. 20, 2024
Have you ever had to get care while traveling? Or maybe you’ve had to visit a non-network TRICARE-authorized provider who doesn’t “participate.” In these situations—and some others—you might need to file a claim with TRICARE to get reimbursed.
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Aug. 20, 2024
Maintaining Relationships with Loved Ones During Deployment
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Aug. 19, 2024
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and it offers an opportunity to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies.
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Aug. 19, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 10 Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 26, 2024, due to storm damage.
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Aug. 19, 2024
Naval Hospital/Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton prepares for a change of command August 15, 2024.
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Aug. 19, 2024
The health and well-being of the Airmen who enable the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission is integral. To assist units with rigid mission requirements, a psychologist and a physical therapist from the 374th Medical Group formed the Operational Support Team, July 29, to provide curated support to units across Yokota.
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Aug. 19, 2024
In a pivotal visit to the San Francisco Bay Area, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the U.S. Army’s surgeon general, engaged with expert leaders at Stanford University and Google to explore new partnerships aimed at enhancing military health care and readiness.
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Aug. 19, 2024
The American Red Cross reports there is an emergency blood shortage across the nation, and the Fort Johnson community responds to the call!
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Aug. 19, 2024
Joining the United States Army at 17 was a dream come true for one soldier, however the challenges of raising a family ended that dream, or so she thought, but it couldn’t destroy her desire to serve.
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