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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For Mental Health Awareness Month, we learn how service members relieves their stress.
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On May 10, 10-year-old Mackenzie Boyll was the recipient of the first-ever vertebral body tethering surgery in military medicine.
The purpose of this event is to inform National Capital Region (NCR) beneficiaries of DHA’s efforts with battling coronavirus (COVID-19) and encourage them to not delay care.
The Defense Health Agency’s Pay It Forward program was designed to leverage the experience of those who had gone through the congressionally ordered changeover to MHS GENESIS to help new users. It’s working.
Air Force Lt. Col. Angelina “Strike” Stephens serves as the commander of the 366th Maintenance Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, where her husband, Lt. Col. Travis “Plague” Stephens serves as an F-15E pilot and weapons officer, and commander of the 391st Fighter Squadron. Here they posed with their son, Logan and daughter, Inara (Still shot from video by Air Force Airman Natalie Rubenak, Mountain Home AFB).
Spirit of Service award winner Daniel Winske (right): “I tell my co-workers all the time, ‘We’re making history in what we’re doing.’” (Courtesy of Daniel Winske)
Defense Health Agency Director Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald J. Place said in Thursday’s press conference that he hosted a meeting with allies and partner nations' medical communities to better understand effective approaches to COVID-19 (Frame grab from Defense.gov video).
Fact 1: One person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. Physical exercise, proper diet and not smoking or drinking are the clearest path to lowering your risk of heart disease.
Social media graphic on healthy heart for body and soul with two people running and talking
Social media graphic on healthy heart for body and soul with a cartoon heart running on a tread mill.
Social media graphic #2 on Broken Heart Syndrome facts. Shows a heart with a jagged break. Takotsubo: Broken Heart Syndrome Facts 2: Takotsubo syndrome, or broken heart syndrome, can have symptoms that mimic a heart attack, including chest pain and shortness of breath. These may be caused by a surge of stress hormones, like adrenaline. Emotional health has a real impact on physical health.
Social media graphic #1 on Broken Heart Syndrome facts. Shows a heart with a jagged break. Takotsubo: Broken Heart Syndrome Facts 1. Broken heart syndrome is a recognized heart condition, technically called takotsubo syndrome. It is typically triggered by stressful situations and extreme emotions (like the loss of a loved one), or a serious physical illness or surgery.
Social media graphic on healthy heart for body and soul with a service members doing push ups. Healthy Heart for Body and Soul.
Social Media Graphic on Winter Safety with Service Member shoveling snow. Winter Safety: Whether shoveling the walk, or building a shelter during winter training exercises, proper gear prevents injury in extreme weather, and lessens the risk of angina, or chest pain, during strenuous cold weather activity
Social Media infographic on Winter Heart Safety with thermometer. Winter Heart Safety: Did you know? Cold weather can cause blood vessels to constrict, making the heart work harder to pump. Strenuous activity out in the cold should be approached with caution, especially if you are not used to physical activity. Avoid cold weather triggers. Listen to your body
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