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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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How To Find Your TRICARE Referrals

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8/9/2023
How To Find Your TRICARE Referrals

If you have a TRICARE Prime plan, referrals play a big role in how you get health care. A referral is when your primary care manager sends you to see another provider. If your PCM needs to refer you to a civilian provider, your TRICARE regional contractor also plays a role in the referral process.

Defense Health Agency Kicks Off Health IT Symposium

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8/9/2023
Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Department of Defense’s assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, spoke at the 2023 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium on Aug. 8, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The 2023 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium opened August 8 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event is being held until August 10.

Iowa Citizen-Soldier Serves Dual Role as Combat Medic, Civilian Firefighter

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8/9/2023
U.S. Army Spc. John Shields, front, a combat medical specialist assigned to the Iowa National Guard, conducts a spot report as U.S. Army  Staff Sgt. Steve Biteler with the South Dakota National Guard grades Shields performance during the Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition, in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 11, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. David Eichaker)

U.S. Army Spc. John Shields, a combat medic in Iowa Army National Guard’s 334th Brigade Support Battalion, embraced his long-held dream of service by joining the National Guard while using military training to fulfill his civilian ambition as a firefighter.

Give the Gift of Life this Summer by Donating Blood

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8/8/2023
Summer is here, and while blood donors take vacations, go on leave, or go through a permanent change of station, the need for blood products remains steadfast. The Armed Services Blood Program, the official blood program of the U.S. military, is urging all to step up and donate blood. Help ensure military readiness by scheduling a donation with the ASBP today.  (Credit: Jonathan Davis)

Summer is here, and while blood donors take vacations, go on leave, or go through a permanent change of station, the need for blood products remains steadfast. The Armed Services Blood Program, the official blood program of the U.S. military, is urging all to step up and donate blood. Help ensure military readiness by scheduling a donation with the ASBP today.

Military’s Premier Health Research Symposium to be Held Aug. 14-17

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8/8/2023
Department of Defense leaders recognized innovators in military health IT at the Defense Health Information Technology Symposium on Aug. 8, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Military Health System today announced the Military Health System Research Symposium, the Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting focused on the unique medical needs of the warfighter, will return to Kissimmee, Florida, on Aug. 14, 2023. The theme of this year’s symposium is, “Medical Readiness for the Future Fight.”

Klamath Falls and the Navy's Forgotten Filariasis Problem

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8/8/2023
“Filariasis in the personnel of our armed forces is a problem which has arisen since operations were started in the South and Central Pacific area,” said U.S. Vice Adm. Ross McIntire, Navy Surgeon General, to Rep. William Stigler, D-OK., on June 20, 1944. (Courtesy Photo)

After conducting a thorough medical survey of Tutuila Island, Samoa, USS Alaska’s Medical Officer Thomas Hiland reported that four-fifths of the population over the age of 45 suffered from a condition marked—in severe cases—by skin/tissue thickening, swelling of limbs, and scrotal swelling.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Tennessee Counties due to Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

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8/7/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Tennessee Counties due to Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Tennessee counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 14 due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, due to the Lost Creek Fire

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8/7/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska due to the Lost Creek Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, may receive emergency prescription refills now through September 3 due to the Lost Creek Fire.

Naval Medical Center San Diego Uses Robotics System for Total Knee Arthroplasty

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8/7/2023
Sailors attached to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command in San Diego use the 3D model from the Stryker Mako system while conducting a total knee arthroplasty in the main operating room. NMRTC‘s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high-quality health care services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training, and research. (Photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raphael McCorey)

Naval Medical Center San Diego continues to lead in medical technology being the first Navy Medical Treatment Facility military hospital to conduct a total knee arthroplasty utilizing the Mako Robotics system. The Stryker Mako system is a state-of-the-art robotic arm that uses haptic technology, or commonly referred to as 3D touch, to achieve high precision arthroplasty or knee replacement.

Emergency Departments Expect Expanded Demand for Urgent Care

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8/3/2023
Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s emergency department added additional trauma rooms and a new ambulance in response to the rising need for urgent care. (Photo: Scott R. Speaks)

With the trend of those needing urgent care growing nationwide, Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s Emergency Department looks to grow its response. To date, EAMC’s staff and facilities show impressive results.

Before Natural Disasters Strike, Know Your TRICARE Benefits

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8/2/2023
Before Natural Disasters Strike, Know Your TRICARE Benefits

In case of a natural disaster, one of the most important preparations is to ensure you and your family have your prescription drugs and access to health care services. When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care.

Registries Deliver Valuable Data for Sensory Injury Research

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8/2/2023
Registries Deliver Valuable Data for Sensory Injury Research

DOD/VA hearing and vision injury databases help researchers advance health for service members and vets.

55th Dental Squadron Participates in Operation Healthy Delta

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8/2/2023
U.S. Air Force Capt. Bethanie Swanson, a dentist, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Omalee Vega, the noncommissioned officer in charge, both assigned to the 55th Medical Group in Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, conduct a dental examination during Operation Healthy Delta Innovative Readiness training program in Anna, Illinois, on June 11, 2023.  (Photo: U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Danielle Dawson)

More than 270 service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Army and U.S. Air National Guard, Army and Air Force Reserve, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, U.S. Navy Reserve, and the U.S Public Health Service collaborated to provide no-cost health services to underserved communities in Illinois and Missouri.

Future Army Nurses Gain Clinical Experience at Fort Campbell, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital

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8/2/2023
U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) Nursing Summer Training Program participant Cadet Jason Kramer, left, is one of four college nursing students currently gaining clinical experience at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, U.S. Army Fort Campbell. The NSTP is a four week program that introduces Cadets to Army Medicine and to the roles and responsibilities of an officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.

Four college nursing students traded their textbooks in for hospital scrubs to participate in the U. S. Army Nurse Summer Training Program at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, July 5-31.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Okanogan County in Washington due to Eagle Bluff Fire

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8/1/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Okanogan County in Washington due to Eagle Bluff Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Okanogan County, Washington may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 10 due to Eagle Bluff Fire.

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