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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Dec. 17, 2024
Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.
Article
Dec. 17, 2024
Uniformed Services University School of Medicine Graduate U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Marcus VanSickle was selected by Navy medicine as senior psychologist of the year for 2024. VanSickle, who received his doctorate in clinical psychology at USU in 2016, was also selected as Navy Junior Psychologist of the Year in 2018.
Article
Dec. 16, 2024
The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three California counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 24, 2024, due to a recent tornado.
Article
Dec. 16, 2024
The speed, complexity, and volume of potential casualties of future large-scale combat operations will demand well-trained and efficient U.S. Army medics and a data-centric battlefield that links all warfighting functions.
Article
Dec. 16, 2024
Dentistry isn't the first thing that pops into one's mind when it comes to sailor and submariner readiness. Yet having to be taken via medevac off a vessel in the far-flung Pacific Ocean because of an abscessed tooth wouldn't be the best way for a sailor to get on their commander's good side.
Video
Dec. 13, 2024
This series explores the latest in blood management. This episode discusses how the Theater Blood-Mobile (TBLD-M) application changes the game for battlefield care, including insights from the Assistant Program Manager for TBLD-M.
Video
Dec. 13, 2024
The Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems program management office is developing a new theater blood management application. This trailer previews our upcoming podcast series, which we'll release over the next few months, showcasing its capabilities.
Article
Dec. 13, 2024
The Battle of the Bulge in World War II as seen through the eyes of a field hospital U.S. Army nurse.
Report
Dec. 13, 2024
The 2024 GHSS lays out three goals: Goal 1: Strengthen Global Health Security Capacities Through Bilateral Partnerships. Goal 2: Catalyze Political Commitment, Financing, and Leadership to Achieve Health Security. Goal 3: Increase Linkages Between Health Security and Complementary Programs to Maximize Impact.
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Dec. 13, 2024
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Save the dates with a complete 2024 schedule of the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence's Quarterly Education Series. The QES is an enterprise-wide learning opportunity for Military Health System stakeholders. Since inception, the QES provides trainings and education events that are relevant to the MHS, discussing specialty topics and current ...
Article
Dec. 13, 2024
Integration between military branches allows for greater strategic and tactical advantages—which is why cooperation is key to military success. Four U.S. Army 68W combat medics and two 68C license practical nurses from Joint Base Lewis-McChord 29th Hospital Center 28th Detachment, trained onboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to ...
Article
Dec. 13, 2024
More than 40 soldiers representing 23 U.S. Army teams from various commands across the European theater participated in the grueling four-day 2024 Europe Best Medic Competition, Dec.10-13, near Landstuhl, Germany.
Fact Sheet
Dec. 12, 2024
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This HIPAA Information Paper describes the Protected Health Information Management Tool (updated November 2024).
Fact Sheet
Dec. 12, 2024
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This HIPAA Information Paper describes the Amendment of PHI (updated October 2024).
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Dec. 12, 2024
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This HIPAA Information Paper describes uses and disclosures of protected health information as it relates to family members and friends (updated November 2024).
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