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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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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.

Military Tropical Medicine Course Resumes International Field Missions

Article Around MHS
11/16/2023
Military tropical medicine students on board a Brazilian medical ship as part of the courses field rotations. Pictured above are U.S. Navy Lt. Aviv Fraiman, U.S. Navy Lt. Kylie Wilson, U.S. Navy Lt. Louise Gaunt, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Cyrus Haselby, and U.S. Navy Capt. Ben Norton. (Photo by Military Tropical Medicine Course)

Two years after its inaugural 1993 class, the Navy’s Military Tropical Medicine program took on a tri-service mission, with a hallmark structure of four weeks of in-person didactic followed by two weeks in tropical infectious disease endemic locations. In 2020, the course momentarily halted international rotations due to travel restrictions and mandated a pivot to virtual education.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Kentucky Counties due to Wildfires

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11/15/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Kentucky Counties due to Wildfires

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Kentucky counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 24, 2023, due to wildfires.

Ask the Doc: How Often Do I Need Mammograms to Fight Breast Cancer?

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11/15/2023
Ask the Doc: How Often Do I Need Mammograms to Fight Breast Cancer?

Our expert answers questions about mammograms and breast health in Ask the Doc.

TRICARE Extends and Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 33 Counties in North Carolina due to Wildfires

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11/15/2023
TRICARE Extends and Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 33 Counties in North Carolina due to Wildfires

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE has expanded the number of North Carolina counties in which TRICARE beneficiaries may receive emergency prescription refills due to wildfires. DHA also extended the date from Nov. 16, 2023, to Nov. 24, 2023.

Military Pharmacy Reduces Patient Wait Times with New Robot

Article Around MHS
11/15/2023
U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Marco Cardenas, 75th Medical Group Pharmacy Flight, restocks medications in the Parata Max 2 automated medication filling robot Oct. 26, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The pharmacy recently acquired the robot, which has reduced prescription filling times for their patients and furthered patient safety by using stock bottle and storage cell scanning to dispense the right drug and the right dose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

The 75th Medical Group’s Pharmacy Flight can now fill prescriptions faster with the help of a new automated high-speed medication filling robot called the Parata Max 2.

Gary Sinise Thanks Fort Campbell Soldier, Civilian Health Care Team

Article Around MHS
11/15/2023
Gary Sinise visited Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and served a free lunch and posed for photos with the hospital’s active duty and civilian healthcare team Nov. 9. BACH is part of the Military Health System, which includes 45 hospitals and inpatient facilities and 566 military ambulatory care and occupational health facilities in the United States and overseas.  (Photo By Maria Christina Yager)

Actor, director, producer, musician, and humanitarian Gary Sinise visited Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and served a free lunch to the hospital’s active duty and civilian health care team Nov. 9.

Wounded Warriors Gather to Celebrate Day of Healing

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11/14/2023
Wounded Warriors Gather to Celebrate Day of Healing

The Day of Healing is an incredible showcase for the strength and resilience of our wounded warriors,” said Seileen Mullen, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. “The athletes, artists, musicians, and more coming together to share their stories of recovery is an inspirational reminder of why we celebrate Warrior Care and Caregiver Month.’

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Names Future Medical Ship United States Naval Ship Balboa

Article Around MHS
11/14/2023
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the future expeditionary medical ship will be named USNS Balboa during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego on Oct. 27, 2023. The future USNS Balboa honors the legacy and commitment of U.S. Navy doctors, nurses, corpsmen, and staff of Balboa Naval Hospital. (Photo by U.S. Navy Mass Comm. Spec. Shannon Renfroe)

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future expeditionary medical ship will be named USNS Balboa during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego on Oct. 27.

Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

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11/13/2023
Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

The cast of an improv group wait backstage to perform at the annual Wounded Warrior Day of Healing event held at the National Harbor on Nov. 13, 2023, sponsored by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program.

Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

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11/13/2023
Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

Paul Horton, retired Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal, discusses his art at the annual Wounded Warrior Day of Healing event held at the National Harbor on Nov. 13, 2023.The event sponsored by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program, brought together wounded warriors to introduce them to therapeutic programs like art, music, and sports.

Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

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11/13/2023
Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

Members of the band Mango Warrior, Jessica Derhammer and U.S. Navy Staff Sgt. Edwin Nieves perform at the annual Wounded Warrior Day of Healing event held at the National Harbor on Nov. 13, 2023, sponsored by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program. Derhammer is a retired U.S. Navy technical sergeant. The band was formed through the Rock to Recovery Program. Derhammer said music has helped her to get out of head after retiring. “It has brought me a sense of freedom and expression,” she said.

Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

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11/13/2023
Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

Retired U.S. Navy Master Sgt. Nalani Quintello, South Carolina, is embraced by friends after performing one of her original songs at the annual Wounded Warrior Day of Healing event held at the National Harbor on Nov. 13, 2023, sponsored by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program. “The Wounded Warrior Program has helped to deal with my anger from having my military career end sooner than I would have liked,” she said. “It has given me the platform to advocate for those who are suffering from invisible wounds.”

Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

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11/13/2023
Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mallory Morgan, based in Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, and her service dog, Hope, attend the annual Wounded Warrior Day of Healing event held at the National Harbor on Nov. 13, 2023, sponsored by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program.

Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

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11/13/2023
Wounded Warrior Day of Healing

Members of the band Mango Warrior perform at the annual Wounded Warrior Day of Healing event held at the National Harbor on Nov. 13, 2023, sponsored by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program. Singer, Jessica Derhammer, said music has helped her to get out of head after retiring. “It has brought me a sense of freedom and expression,” she said.

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