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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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Lab Week 2024: Honoring Military Lab Professionals

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4/13/2024
Lab Week 2024: Honoring Military Lab Professionals

The Defense Health Agency recognizes the Military Health System’s many dedicated laboratory professionals during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, also known as Lab Week, April 14-20. Lab Week is an annual celebration to highlight and show appreciation for medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care and are committed to improving patient care through innovative research, patient safety, and expertise.

TRICARE Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers to Eight Parishes in Louisiana due to Storm Damage

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4/12/2024
TRICARE Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers to Eight Parishes in Louisiana due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE has expanded the number of Louisiana parishes in which TRICARE beneficiaries may receive emergency prescription refills due to storm damage.

National Collegiate Athletic Association and Uniformed Services University: 10 Years of Sports-Related Concussion Studies Partnership

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4/12/2024
NCAA and Uniformed Services University: 10 Years of Sports-Related Concussion Studies Partnership

USU and NCAA are a decade into their joint concussion partnership and are expanding research into Defense Health Agency centers.

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

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4/12/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Six Texas Counties due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in six Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 21, 2024, due to storm damage.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in Mississippi due to Storm Damage

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4/12/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in Mississippi due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four counties in Mississippi may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 21, 2024, due to storm damage.

Walter Reed Earns Prestigious Baby-Friendly Hospital Redesignation Affirming Its Dedication to Maternal and Infant Health

Article Around MHS
4/12/2024
Baby-Friendly USA logo

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center received their redesignation as a Baby-Friendly hospital, a prestigious international recognition bestowed by Baby-Friendly USA.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, due to Tornado Damage

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4/11/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, due to Tornado Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 20, 2024, due to tornado damage.

Military Pharmacies Restored to Full Operations After Change Healthcare Cyberattack

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4/11/2024
Military Pharmacies Restored to Full Operations After Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Military pharmacies have returned to normal operations after a cyberattack in February. This attack was on the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor, Change Healthcare.

New Department of the Air Force Mental Health Overview Clarifies Mental Health Resources for Airmen, Guardians

Article Around MHS
4/11/2024
Lt. Col. Eric Meyer, Deputy Director of Psychological Health and Psychiatry Consultant to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Col. Christian Smith, Air Force Director of Psychological Health, introduced the “Mental Health Overview” at the annual Mental Health Flight Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, on March 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Joshua Barriga)

Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for Airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support.

Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Six Celebrates a 75-Year Legacy of Force Health Protection

Article Around MHS
4/11/2024
Military personnel celebrates with cake

Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Six commemorated 75 years of exemplary service in force health protection on March 27, 2024, honoring a legacy of unparalleled achievements.

Teal is the New Black—Show Support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Article Around MHS
4/11/2024
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month logo

Take a “step forward” and join the 52nd Fighter Wing’s sexual assault prevention and response team at events throughout April 2024 to increase awareness and support for the victims of sexual assault.

‘Another Way to Serve’ Says Defense Health Agency Volunteer on MIA Recovery Missions

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4/10/2024
‘Another Way to Serve’ Says Defense Health Agency Volunteer on MIA Recovery Missions

Nearly 80-years after being declared missing in action during World War II, U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Henry L. Stevens, of Monroe, Alabama, has been accounted for.

“Rebuild, Reattract, Restore”: Military Health System Leaders Convene to Forge a New Way Forward

Article Around MHS
4/10/2024
MHS Conference 2024

The first day of the 2024 Military Health System Conference brought together more than 2000 thought leaders across the MHS to discuss the future of military medicine.

Be Vigilant in Preventing Tick-borne Illness this Spring

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4/9/2024
Be Vigilant in Preventing Tick-borne Illness this Spring

As the spring season approaches, and people are emerging from the warm shelter of their homes to enjoy the great outdoors, Department of Defense public health officials are advising service members and their families to beware of another creature that emerges during spring.

The Power of Prevention: Get Cancer Screenings With TRICARE

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4/9/2024
The Power of Prevention: Get Cancer Screenings With TRICARE

Catching cancer early is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from cancer. Routine cancer screening tests can find many common cancers before they cause symptoms.

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