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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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U.S. Air Force Audiologists Transform Life Journeys into Expertise

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5/23/2024
Military audiologist gives exam

For U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Lee and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacqueline Anderson, life experiences highlighting the significance of being able to hear—one of the five senses many people may take for granted—led them to their current roles as audiologists at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Fort Campbell Soldier Recovery Unit Honor their Fallen in Memorial Garden Rededication

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5/23/2024
Eagle Warrior Memorial Garden ceremony

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Soldier Recovery Unit is hosting an Eagle Warrior Memorial Garden rededication ceremony outside the SRU barracks at 1 p.m. May 22.

Nurses of Vietnam - The Women of Vietnam

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5/22/2024
Nurses of Vietnam - The Women of Vietnam

Three nurses recount their experiences during the Vietnam War, stationed both on land and sea. From deployment to the lasting bonds they created, these women tell a story of heroism, perservierence, and lifelong friendship. Interview Courtesy of the Library of Congress: Lt Col Frances Liberty: https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.02548/ LCDR Sharolyn Walcutt: https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.02856/ LCDR Vila J. Hovis: https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.117574/

Nurses of Vietnam - Liberty's Rosary Beads

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5/22/2024
Nurses of Vietnam - Liberty's Rosary Beads

Lt Col Frances Liberty, with the US Army Nurses Corps, recounts the heartwarming story of a soldier she cared for during the Vietnam War, the lasting impression they made on each other, and the keepsake he recieved from her, an item which he still holds dear to this day. Interviews courtesy of the Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.02548/

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 15 Iowa Counties due to Storm Damage

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5/22/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 15 Iowa Counties due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 15 Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 1, 2024, due to storm damage.

Alaska-based Military Hospital Earns National Recognition for Patient Safety

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5/22/2024
Alaska-based military hospital earns national recognition for patient safety

The military hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, earned an “A” for excellence in patient safety earlier this month, making it one of nine military hospitals from across the nation that received a top score from The Leapfrog Group.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Yuma County, Colorado, due to Hail Damage

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5/22/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Yuma County, Colorado, due to Hail Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Yuma County, Colorado, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 1, 2024, due to hail damage.

Military Medical Personnel Train for Combat Situations in Capstone Event

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5/22/2024
Military personnel in training exercise

As military medical personnel assigned to the Womack Army Medical Center complete their residencies and prepare to assume their first duty station, they must possess a specific set of skills to excel in their roles.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 98 Texas Counties due to Storm Damage

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5/21/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 98 Texas Counties due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 98 Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through May 27, 2024, due to storm damage.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 7 Louisiana Parishes due to Storm Damage

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5/21/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 7 Louisiana Parishes due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in seven Louisiana parishes may receive emergency prescription refills now through May 27, 2024, due to storm damage.

Mental Health is Health: How To Get Mental Health Care With TRICARE

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5/21/2024
Mental Health is Health: How To Get Mental Health Care With TRICARE

Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern, TRICARE covers services so you can get the care you need. Using these covered services can help put you on a path to mental and physical wellness.

Military Health System Research: Studying how the Health Care System Delivers Care

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5/21/2024
Military Health System Research: Studying how the Health Care System Delivers Care

A grant program from the Defense Health Agency is now available to researchers studying how the Military Health System can identify and address major and minor changes that can lead to military health care that is safe, effective, accessible, and patient-centered.

Virtual Group Therapy is Convenient, Effective In Treating Mental Health Challenges

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5/21/2024
Virtual Group Therapy is Convenient, Effective In Treating Mental Health Challenges

Virtual group therapy is an effective option for service members and family members with mental health challenges, especially in remote areas or overseas, who may not have access to onsite group therapy.

Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 Field Hospital Activated, Issued in an Army Medicine History First

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5/21/2024
Military personnel conducting equipment inventory

For the first time in U.S. Army medicine history, an Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 32-bed field hospital was activated and issued. In in APS-2 history, it was also the first time an equipment configuration and hand-off area were established at Dülmen, Germany, to support this mission.

William Beaumont Army Medical Center Observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

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5/21/2024
Military personnel at SAAPM event

Throughout the month of April, William Beaumont Army Medical Center observed SAAPM through a series of events that created awareness and education on the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program.

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