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Defense Health Agency Director Promoted to Lieutenant General
The new Defense Health Agency director pinned on her third star during a ceremony at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Virginia, on Jan. 20, 2023.
The Military Health System (MHS) 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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Caring for our beneficiaries with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder remains an important priority for the Defense Health Agency. (Photo: Air Force Airman 1st Class Magen Reeves)
As part of its August “P3 for All” campaign, the U.S. Army Public Health Center is encouraging all Army leaders, soldiers, family members and soldiers for life to embrace the synergy of sleep, activity, and nutrition, the core components of the Performance Triad, along with the important elements of mental readiness and spiritual readiness.
Three Soldiers are being hailed as heroes for providing immediate aid and saving the life of a Trooper in distress while running along Legends Way at Fort Hood, Texas, July 11.
As part of its August “P3 for All” campaign, the U.S. Army Public Health Center is encouraging all Army leaders, soldiers, family members and soldiers for life to embrace the synergy of sleep, activity and nutrition, the core components of the Performance Triad, along with the important elements of mental readiness and spiritual readiness.
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August is immunization awareness month!. #COVID-10 caused many kids to miss recommended childhood vaccinations. Talk to your child’s health care provider about getting up to date! Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/ #immunization #MilVax
Getting extra doses of a vaccine doesn’t necessarily increase the risk of side effects, but the spacing of vaccines can create discomfort after getting certain shots. Check out https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/vaccines-immunizations.html if you have questions. #immunization #MilVax
There are 14 preventable disease immunizations that are essential components for in-person school attendance in the fall. Parents can check out https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/schoolvaxview/groups/parents.html#immunization #MilVax
Combination vaccines bundle multiple vaccines together, like the common DTaP, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Combination vaccines offer the same protection with fewer shots. Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/combination-vaccines.html #immunization #MilVax
An incomplete shot record can lead to duplicate immunizations or appearing to not meet local or host country requirements. Parents can check out some tips for saving their child’s immunization records at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/records/find-records.html #immunization #MilVax
Getting at least 1 shot of pneumococcal vaccine protects 8 in 10 babies from getting a serious infections called invasive pneumococcal disease. Talk to your pediatrician, and find more information here: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/index.html #immunization #MilVax
Vaccines are safe, tested and save lives. Learn more about the processes vaccines go through to show they are safe and effective: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/index.html #immunization #MilVax
Anyone who has been through a trauma—violent crime, sexual violence, natural disasters, mass shooting, or combat—can develop posttraumatic stress disorder.
U.S. Army Maj. Daniel Wingo, Brooke Army Medical Center intensivist, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Douglas Mulliner, 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight critical care air transport team lead, discuss a patient’s vitals en-route to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Rosario)
A Family Care Plan (FCP) is a method by which the Army ensures a Soldier’s Family is taken care of when the Soldier is absent due to military requirements.
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