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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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Jan. 17, 2025

U.S. Army Soldier has Paralympic Dreams

U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Jeffrey Peters rides on a trike during his week with the Paralympic Talent ID Camp

Now that he is returning to duty, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Peters continues to recover through adaptive sports after suffering an ischemic stroke in 2021. “I remember when I was discharged from the hospital in a wheelchair, which I stayed in for a while, and look at me now. I've come so far. I can walk, run, and compete. No one would ever know ...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Ms. Seileen Mullen Departs the MHS

Ms. Seileen Mullen Departs the MHS

After nearly 30 years of service to the Military Health System, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Ms. Seileen Mullen will depart the MHS Jan. 17, 2025. In her last interview in this role, Mullen said that her time in the MHS “has been a terrific journey. It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve our service members and their ...

Infographic
Jan. 16, 2025

Brain Injury Awareness 2025: Infographic

Brain Injury Awareness Month infographic, visit health.mil/BIAMonth.

Even a mild traumatic brain injury can impact mission readiness and the ability to deploy. #BeABrainWarrior by understanding the signs and symptoms of TBI and knowing when to seek care. TBI is treatable and recovery is possible. https://health.mil/BIA #BrainInjuryAwareness

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Jan. 16, 2025

U.S. Army and Ghana Forces Strengthen Partnership, Medical Readiness

U.S. Army and Ghana Forces Strengthen Partnership, Medical Readiness

The Partnered Medical Training enabled teams from SETAF-AF, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Dental Health Activity - Italy, and the Ghana Armed Forces to share medical best practices, as well as strengthen readiness and interoperability between partners.

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Jan. 16, 2025

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Marines Conduct Joint Night Recovery Exercise in Djibouti

U.S. Air Force pararescueman

Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, alongside medical professionals from the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight and Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, conducted a personnel recovery training scenario in Djibouti on Dec. 7, 2024. The exercise focused on building interoperability, sharpening individual ...

Publication
Jan. 15, 2025

Lethal Means Safety Counseling for Providers

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Provider factsheet with information on how to counsel patients at risk for suicide on reducing their access to lethal means, as well as helpful firearm means safety recommendations and provider resources.

Publication
Jan. 15, 2025

Reducing Firearm Access for Line Leaders

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Factsheet with information to help commanders manage service members’ suicide risk with best practices for reducing access to lethal means

Publication
Jan. 15, 2025

Crisis Response Plan

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Printable, collaborative safety planning tool for trained providers and their patients to create a dynamic plan to reduce patient risk for suicidal behavior.

Technical Document
Jan. 15, 2025

M2 Future Referral Table

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Referral Table for the MHS Mart (Version 2.04.05)

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