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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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Tidewater Market Saves by Integrating and Optimizing Pathology Services

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3/10/2023
Laboratory Technician Andrienne Collier works with wound cultures to isolate microorganisms while working at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth laboratory. As part of the Defense Health Agency’s Tidewater Market, the NMCP laboratory provides a comprehensive range of anatomic pathology, blood bank, and clinical pathology services to eligible beneficiaries in the Tidewater region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

Efficiency, optimization, and standardizing processes and services is paramount for the success of setting up DHA market structures. That's why Tidewater Market Laboratory/Pathology Integration Working Group was created. Find out how they're collaborating to meet new goals.

How Does TRICARE Cover Different Types of Care?

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3/9/2023
How Does TRICARE Cover Different Types of Care?

Do you know where to go if you break a bone? What would you do if you had the flu? It’s good to know the general types of health care available to you—especially when you need to make a quick decision about where to get care. And knowing how TRICARE covers each type can help you understand your health plan’s costs and rules for getting care.

Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate: Training Vital to Army Health System

Article Around MHS
3/9/2023
Multinational partners conduct medical training as a part of Project Convergence 2022 at Fort Irwin, California on Nov. 6, 2022.  (Photo by U.S. Spc. Collin S. MacKown)

The Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate is critical to sustaining the motto of the Army Medical Department: “To Conserve the Fighting Strength.”

U.S. Military Blood Programs Deliver Lifesaving Support

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3/8/2023
U.S. Military Blood Programs Deliver Lifesaving Support

While collecting blood is a vital part of the Armed Services Blood Program, delivering it to the field ensures that medical professionals have the supply they need to save lives. The ASBP, along with blood programs from each military service, supports combatant commands by transporting life-saving blood to the battlefield.

U.S. Military Blood Programs Deliver Lifesaving Support

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3/8/2023
U.S. Military Blood Programs Deliver Lifesaving Support

While collecting blood is a vital part of the Armed Services Blood Program, delivering it to the field ensures that medical professionals have the supply they need to save lives. The ASBP, along with blood programs from each military service, supports combatant commands by transporting life-saving blood to the battlefield.

Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury at Womack Army Medical Center

Article Around MHS
3/8/2023
The Womack Army Medical Center uses a rehabilitation vehicle that builds confidence for a service member, diligently working to regain independence in their life after a traumatic brain injury. (Photo by Sameria Zavala, Womack Army Medical Center)

Traumatic brain injuries can end military careers and create great strains on military families. That's why the occupational therapists at Womack Army Medical Center have created a therapy that most of us take for granted to get injured soldiers back on the road to recovery.

Physician Says DOD Focused on Improving Mental Health of Force

Article Around MHS
3/8/2023
Emergency trauma nurses, treat a simulated patient during the Tactical Trauma Reaction and Evacuation Crossover Course at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023. (Credit: Jason W. Edwards, DOD)

Defense Department health leaders provided testimony today at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez said the department is committing resources with a focus on preventing suicides of military and family members.

Save Time, Money With a TDP Network Dentist

Article
3/7/2023
Save Time, Money With a TDP Network Dentist

Know the benefits of seeing a United Concordia TRICARE Dental Program network dentist versus a non-network dentist.

U.S. Army, Kenya Defence Forces Offer Medical Services to Remote Kenyan Communities

Article Around MHS
3/7/2023
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Dorothy Chiaravalle, assigned to 69th Infantry Regiment, 27th Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, performs a mouth assessment during a medical civic action program at Archer’s Post Sub County Hospital in Kenya on Feb. 18.  (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Genesis Miranda)

Providing humanitarian relief at home and abroad is an essential part of the mission of the U.S. Armed forces. From cataracts to cardiac care, see how this two-day medical mission brought dire assistance and education to a Kenyan community.

Federal EHR Patient Safety Outperforms Legacy, Per Industry Standards

Article
3/7/2023
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Iannicello, 8th Health Care Operations Squadron, pharmacy noncommissioned officer in charge, prepares to issue medication to a patient at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Oct. 13, 2022. (Credit: Senior Airman Shannon Braaten 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

The single, common federal electronic health record (EHR) continues to enhance user outcomes and patient safety with results from industry-standard testing showing improvement over legacy systems for clinical decision support tools related to medication safety.

U.S. Army Promotes First Female Medical Service Corps Active Duty Two-Star General

Article Around MHS
3/6/2023
U.S. Army Pacific Commander Gen. Charles Flynn and 18th Medical Command (Deployment Support) Commander U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paula Lodi reaffirm her commitment to the Oath of Commissioned Officers during her promotion ceremony at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Feb. 10. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes)

Newly promoted U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paula Lodi gives credit to family, mentors, and friends as she becomes the first female medical service corps active duty service member to be promoted to Two-Star General.

Virtual Education Center Provides Health Information to Patients

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3/6/2023
U.S. Army Sgt. Henry Gross, a radiology specialist, drags a simulated patient to safety during Brooke Army Medical Center’s NCO and Soldier of the Year competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, in 2019. The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center will provide service members with the health and medical information they need to stay ready for the mission.  (U.S. Army photo by Jason W. Edwards)

The DHA has launched a new online tool for physicians. Find out how it could help you more easily navigate the processes involved in accessing your medical and health information.

Fort Meade Medical Department Activity Prepares for New Electronic Health Record

Article Around MHS
3/3/2023
Fort Meade Medical Department Activity will soon be transitioning to MHS GENESIS as its new electronic health record. (Graphic by U.S. Air Force Sen. Airman Jonathon Carnell, 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)

The Fort Meade Medical Department Activity is transitioning to the new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS, and it may come with temporary interruptions in health care services. Learn about the simple steps you can take now to make this transition as seamless as possible.

Military Spouse Makes Mid-Life Career Change to Medical Profession

Article Around MHS
3/2/2023
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital civilian employee Lara Pellum returned to college at age 37 to become a medical laboratory scientist at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The Military Health System has several job openings for health care support professionals at military hospitals and clinics nationwide. (Photo by Maria Christina Yager, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital)

It's never too late to pursue new goals. One military spouse's journey is proof positive. Find out what happened in Lara Pellum's previous career that led to her dream job at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.

Leaders Emphasize Inspiring Change, Creating Community at DHA’s Black History Month Observance

Article
3/2/2023
Dr. Zoe Spencer, the guest speaker for the Defense Health Agency’s Black History Month event Feb. 15, in her Emmy-winning spoken word piece “Say Her Name.”  (Credit: "Say Her Name - Zoe Spencer - School of Thought" on YouTube)

The Defense Health Agency held a Black History Month event, themed “Inspiring Change,” on Feb. 15.

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