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Limb Salvage, Reconstruction, Restoration Care are at the Core of Provider Training
Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence hosts monthly education series for providers, with next one on April 24, 2024.
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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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On International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we recognize the family and friends of those who have lost a loved one to suicide. There is no right way to grieve the loss of someone who dies by suicide. Your feelings are unique to you, and everyone grieves differently. Use these resources to help you navigate your feelings: www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/prevention-care/helping-you-and-your-family-survive-a-suicide/ #988 #ConnectToProtect #DefendYourMH
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!
Do you know your complete #FamilyHealthHistory? If not, try collecting that information during your next #Thanksgiving holiday gathering. Share what you learn with your doctor so they can provide you and your family better care. More tips on acting on your family history from the CDC: www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory #HappyThanksgiving#NationalFamilyHealthHistoryDay #FamilyHistory
Happy Veterans Day!
Prevention, early detection, education, and lifestyle changes are important whether you’re at risk or have been diagnosed with diabetes. Learn how @TRICARE can help you live your healthiest life with diabetes through covered services and supplies. https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3311965/have-diabetes-check-supplies-services-tricare-covers
The Armed Services Blood Program helps ensure mission readiness for injured military personnel in need of blood and functions as the military’s only blood program. Aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the ASBP operates out of the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Blood Donor Center.
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TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care coverage for the next year. TRICARE Open Season 2023 is from Nov. 13 to Dec. 12, 2023. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option, including the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/OpenSeason.
Some TRICARE beneficiaries may be eligible for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP. This program is managed by the Office of Personnel Management. If you're eligible, you can enroll in or change your dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season. Federal Benefits Open Season is from Nov. 13 – Dec. 11, 2023. Note that this open season is one day shorter than TRICARE Open Season. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/OpenSeason and BENEFEDS.com.
The Warfighter Brain Health for Leaders Training video is an essential resource for enhancing the Department of Defense's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative. It empowers military leaders with strategies for preventing, protecting against, and managing brain injuries. Additionally, the video enhances leaders' abilities to assess and recognize symptoms of brain injuries while also encouraging the growth of a proactive brain health culture within the organization. This training emphasizes the importance of leaders' roles in this domain and presents best practices for sustaining cognitive function to maintain combat readiness.
Brooke Army Medical Center now has a specially trained team who can provide forensic healthcare services to service members and beneficiaries who are the victims of sexual assault or other abuse.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting.
Each day U.S. Army Spc. Joelle Pamplona, a physical therapy specialist, heads into the Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington to help veterans, soldiers and their families heal.
Newborn babies bedecked in festive costumes smiled for their parents and nurses, clamoring for lunch and a Halloween treat. Walter Reed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) “Trick or Treat” extravaganza, organized by the NICU’s “Sunshine Committee” celebrated milestones for all to enjoy.
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted a transplant summit featuring surgeons from the Defense Health Agency community, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and the private sector, all sharing insights on saving more lives by creating a larger network of potential organ donors.
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