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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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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Champions Women's Health Care Options Using Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Surgery

Article Around MHS
11/1/2023
Dr. Candice Jones-Cox, the Women's Health Services director at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is all smiles after becoming the first surgeon in the Department of Defense medical community to perform a robotic minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. (Photo by Ricardo Reyes/Department of Defense)

When you meet Dr. Candice Jones-Cox, director of the Women's Health Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, you will learn that she's a fierce patient advocate and a meticulous surgeon, passionately learning cutting-edge techniques to adapt to an ever-changing medical landscape. She's an obstetrician-gynecologist, highly adept at performing complex women's surgeries--especially hysterectomies.

The Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains Processes 9 Millionth DNA Reference Card

Article Around MHS
11/1/2023
Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains personnel celebrate after collecting the 9 millionth DNA reference card at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Oct. 17, 2023. The main function of the cards is to provide a reference that assists in scientifically identifying remains of fallen servicemembers. During Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the cards were utilized to identify over 800 service members during that could not be identified by fingerprint or dental analysis. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra Minor)

The Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR) made history on October 17, 2023, when Mr. Ernie Costes, DNA Specimen Processor, accomplished the department’s 9 millionth DNA reference card.

Reportable Medical Events at Military Health System Facilities Through Week 39, Ending September 30, 2023

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11/1/2023
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Reportable Medical Events are documented in the Disease Reporting System internet by health care providers and public health officials throughout the MHS.

Commentary: The Role of Vaccines in Combatting the Potential “Tripledemic” of Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV

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11/1/2023
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Common respiratory viruses are associated with substantial morbidity within the MHS. In 2022 the MHS documented more than 250,000 medical encounters for respiratory illness among active component service members, with an additional 160,000 encounters for COVID-19.

Update: Cold Weather Injuries Among the Active and Reserve Components of the U.S. Armed Forces, July 2018–June 2023

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11/1/2023
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Cold injuries are a predictable and preventable threat, with continuous surveillance essential for prevention and mitigation due to their adverse impacts on military operations. From July 2022 through June 2023, a total of 423 members of the active (n=376) and reserve (n=47) components of the U.S. Armed Forces had at least one cold weather injury.

Clinically Diagnosed Sunburn Among Active Component Service Members, U.S. Armed Forces, 2014–2022

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11/1/2023
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This report describes recent frequencies and rates of clinically-diagnosed sunburn among active component service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Sunburn affects U.S. military mission readiness, from clothing and gear discomfort, to infection and dehydration risk due to skin barrier breakdown and fluid loss.

Surveillance Snapshot: Influenza Immunization Among U.S. Armed Forces Health Care Workers, August 2018–April 2023

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11/1/2023
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This Surveillance Snapshot, which covers August 2018 through April 2023, presents the documented percentage of compliance for the influenza immunization requirement among active component health care personnel of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 29 Communities in Alaska due to Pharmacy Staffing Shortages

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10/31/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 29 Communities in Alaska due to Pharmacy Staffing Shortages

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 29 communities in Alaska may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 6, 2023, due to pharmacy staffing shortages.

Brooke Army Medical Center Receives 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Recognition

Article Around MHS
10/31/2023
Carl Buckert, audiovisual technician, replaces monitor input cables in the emergency operations center at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 25, 2023. BAMC has been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical facilities for its innovative use of health information technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. (Photo by Jason W. Edwards/Department of Defense)

Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical facilities for its innovative use of health information technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Texas Counties due to Flooding

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10/30/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Texas Counties due to Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 6, 2023, due to flooding.

Naval Health Clinic Lemoore Participates in The Great ShakeOut

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Naval Health Clinic Lemoore's ambulatory procedure unit (APU) and main operating room (MOR) staff members who participated in this year's Great ShakeOut. Top Left to right: Hospitalman Tata Yimbu, Lt. Jacarlos House, Hospital Corpsman First Class Shane Upton, Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Duran, Lt. Brian Oldenburg, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Carabeo and Lt. Cmdr. Christina Westbrook. Bottom row: Lt.jg. Marissa Raia, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Joshua Akana, Cmdr. Evan Hodell, Hospitalman Rivera, Hospitalman Martin, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Angelita Dolores and Lt. jg. Alicia Reilly.  (Photo By Elaine Heirigs)

More than 400 active duty and civilian staff from Naval Health Clinic Lemoore (NHCL) joined millions of others around the world on Oct. 19 when they participated in the annual earthquake drill – the Great ShakeOut.

United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka, Government of Japan, Japanese Self Defense Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force Hone Interoperability at Big Rescue Kanagawa

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
USNMRTC Yokosuka works with US Army, US Air Force and Japanese civilian medical to treat simulated causality in Big Rescue Kanagawa exercise. (photo: Gabriel Archer)

On October 15 United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka, Government of Japan, Japanese Self Defense Force (JSDF) Ground and Maritime branches, United States Army and United States Air Force tested interoperability while cementing partnership by participating in Big Rescue Kanagawa.

Medical Town Hall Reveals New Translator Program, Electronic Health Record

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Col. Jeremy Johnson, commander of U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Japan, answers a question during a medical town hall at the Camp Zama Community Club, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023. The meeting announced a new health care option for civilians and the rollout of an electronic health record system, among other updates. (photo: Sean Kimmons)

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Japan announced a new health care option for civilians and the rollout of an electronic health record system during a town hall Aug. 29.

Uniformed Services University President Jonathan Woodson Presented American College of Surgeons Award for Distinguished Lifetime Military Contributions

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
American College of Surgeons President Dr. E. Christopher Ellison presents the ACS Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award to USU President Dr. Jonathan Woodson on Oct. 22, 2023.  (Screenshot photo captured by Cathy Hemelt, USU)

Uniformed Services University President Dr. Jonathan Woodson received the American College of Surgeons award for his “unrelenting commitment to the advancement of military surgical care.”

Yokota Medics Make Moves in Aeromedical Evacuation Exercise

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Airmen from the 374th Medical Group lift a simulated patient into a medical transport vehicle during exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. Securing each affected patient into the medical transport was the final action the Airmen completed before departing the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

Evacuations and mass casualty scenarios are designed to mirror real-world crises, offering Yokota Airmen an opportunity to improve their emergency response skills while fortifying base readiness and resilience.

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