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Ask the Doc: What Are Ways to Protect My Mental Health?
Our mental health expert, U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Meghan Corso, chief of behavioral health clinical operations at the Defense Health Agency, answers a "Dear Doc" question on ways to protect your mental health.
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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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This September, the Department of Defense highlights Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month through its campaign, "Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect."
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This award is to highlight significant accomplishments of Ms. Roxana Lescano during her 35 years of service. Ms. Lescano has demonstrated unwavering dedication to advancing research integrity and compliance within the Military Health System. One example, to strengthen Military Health System Research Integrity, Ms Lescano successfully coordinated and executed numerous sessions of Institutional Review Board training programs. Her effort was recognized in 2023 by the Navy Human Research Protection Program as a “best practice” and hailed across Navy medical research commands as a model program to follow. As an expert in international medical research regulations and ethics, Ms. Lescano has led the development and establishment of research integrity programs throughout Central and South America regions, beginning with NAMRU SOUTH. Her efforts have strengthened the role NAMRU SOUTH plays in infectious disease research and surveillance within the region, contributing to the health protection and deployment readiness of US and host partner service members.
Our mental health expert, U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Meghan Corso, chief of behavioral health clinical operations at the Defense Health Agency, answers a Dear Doc question on ways to protect your mental health.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Los Angeles County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 14, 2024, due to landslides.
Researchers from across the globe, including several from Defense Health Network Pacific Rim who shared key research findings about vision, hearing, and cognitive performance, attended the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium in the Sunshine State from Aug. 26-29.
Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the healthcare process? These include patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four Montana counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 11, 2024, due to the Rosebud Fire.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Klamath County, Oregon, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 12, 2024, due to the Copperfield Fire.
Lt Col Aja is a facility dog at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. She works with her handler, Lt Col Kristen Shear, a nurse scientist, to help reduce staff stress. People tend to carry stress in their shoulders, so Aja is trained to give hugs, putting her head on pressure points on the shoulder to help reduce stress.
Looking for a one-stop shop for TBI-related assessments and resources? Now, on any device, you can find one. Access numerous provider and patient resources with the new Warfighter Brain Health Provider Toolkit app. Developed for MHS providers, the app features a wide array of products from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, the DOD, the VA, and the Joint Trauma System. Download today to: -Use an automated Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2, or MACE 2 -Use the Progressive Return to Activity protocol -Review relevant clinical recommendations and assessments -Access patient and provider fact sheets Check out the app’s “QuickStart Guide and FAQ” to learn more. Get it at https://health.mil/WBHToolkitAppFAQ Go to https://mobile.health.mil/Apps/PWA-Apps/Warfighter-Brain-Health-Provider-Toolkit to download the app. Visit https://health.mil/TBICoE for more TBI resources.
On Jan. 1, 2025, there will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Des Moines County, Iowa, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 7, 2024, due to a severe storm.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 6, 2024, due to heavy rain and landslides.
Alexis Gore, a phlebotomist with the Armed Services Blood Program, encourages everyone to donate blood. It's fun!
The PMS 408 Expeditionary Medical (ExMed) team is recognized for a groundbreaking achievement: developing the Navy's first official requirements document for Naval Medicine, supporting casualty care during multi-domain operations, large scale combat operations, and prolonged care. Their work established a crucial framework for acquiring and evaluating essential expeditionary medical capabilities.
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