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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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Surveillance Snapshot: Pseudofolliculitis barbae Cases in Active Component Service Members, 2000–2022

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8/1/2023
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This Surveillance Snapshot describes the frequency of Pseudofolliculitis barbae cases among active component service members of the U.S. military from 2000 through 2022.

Case Report: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection Due to an Extensively Resistant Escherichia coli in a Returning Traveler

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8/1/2023
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This article presents the medical case report of a 76-year-old man who returned to the U.S. following overseas travel and was admitted at Hawai'i's Tri­pler Army Medical Center with a complicated urinary tract infection due to an extensively resistant strain of E. coli.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire

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7/31/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maricopa County, Arizona may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 7 due to the Diamond Fire.

'Wearables Pilot Program' Technology Tested at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023

Article Around MHS
7/31/2023
Dr. Nathan Fisher, a senior scientist, sits with U.S. Army 1st Class Timothy Hughes, public affairs chief for U.S. Army Pacific’s 18th Medical Command, which is part of the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Combined Joint Theater Medical Component, to discuss wearable pilot program technology being tested in the field during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 in Brisbane, Australia, on July 19, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes)

Department of Defense funding is being used to test new technology that could help DOD prevent heat-injuries among its service members, among other things.

Mental Health First Aider Course Provides Responders Tools to Give Vital Help to Those in Need

Article Around MHS
7/31/2023
From left to right: Kelcy Pryor, Ensign Timothy Pryor, assigned to 1st Medical Battalion, Juanita Pryor, mother of Timothy Pryor, and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Zachary Pryor, command master chief of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, pose for a group photo during a commissioning ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum on July 11, 2023.  (Photo: U.S. Navy Lt. Corey Smith)

First responders from the 100th Security Forces Squadron and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department attended a two-day Mental Health First Aider course at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on June 27 and 28, 2023.

Defense Health Agency Veterinary Services Protect Military Working Animals

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7/31/2023
U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Reed, officer in charge, Fort Belvoir Veterinary Medical Center, conducts a physical exam of Peti, a military working dog, while Eduardo Vazquez, K-9 handler, Provost Marshal Office, Security Battalion, holds him still at the Veterinary Medical Center on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 25, 2022. (US Marine Corps photo: Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar)

Veterinary Corps ensures the health, safety and mission readiness of military working animals.

The Naval Postgraduate Dental School Celebrates 100 Years of Academic Excellence

Article Around MHS
7/28/2023
Naval Postgraduate Dental School students graduated on June 9th, 2023, with U.S. Navy Capt. Steven M. Stokes, dean of NPDS, as Master of Ceremonies. Distinguished guests joining the Dean on stage were U.S. Navy Capt. Walter D. Brafford, Dental Corps Chief and Commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command who delivered the commencement remarks. (Courtesy Photo)

Established in February 1923, the Naval Postgraduate Dental School serves as the cornerstone for the Navy Dental Corps’ postgraduate training and is the primary force generating producer of dental specialists for the Fleet. Academically aligned with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, under the leadership and support of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, NPDS provides advanced specialty programs for dental officers, graduating over 20 dental specialists annually.

When Hours Count Aeromedical Evacuation is There in Moments

Article Around MHS
7/28/2023
U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command Aircrew members assigned to the Training and Operations Branch, perform lifesaving treatments on moulage patients during a Joint Force Aeromedical Evacuation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 16, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Todd Olsson)

In a groundbreaking demonstration of Joint Force Aeromedical Evacuation capabilities, Mobility Guardian 23 conducted the successful deployment of two specialized Aeromedical Evacuation teams operating on a C-130 Hercules. During this event, the crews effectively moved 48 patients on six unregulated missions.

Therapy Dogs Ike and Sage Reduce Stress Aboard Ships

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7/27/2023
Therapy Dogs Ike and Sage Reduce Stress Aboard Ships

Therapy dogs aboard ship provide comfort and stress reduction in a pilot program run by the U.S. Navy.

New Assistant Director Johnson Supports DHA Digital Transformation

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7/27/2023
New Assistant Director Johnson Supports DHA Digital Transformation

Donald Johnson, the new Defense Health Agency assistant director support/component acquisition executive, has jumped full force into supporting DHA Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland’s vision for the Military Health System.

Assistance During In-Flight Medical Emergency Becomes Learning Experience for USU Student

Article Around MHS
7/27/2023
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Cole Crandall assisted in a medical emergency aboard a flight to Hawaii as he headed for his nephrology rotation. (Courtesy photo: U.S. State Department)

Flying over the Pacific Ocean, third-year Uniformed Services University medical student U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Cole Crandall heard some commotion in the back of the plane. He had just completed his internal medical rotation at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington and was headed for his nephrology rotation at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii.

Ask a Dog: Inside the Life of a Walter Reed Facility Dog

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7/26/2023
Ask a Dog: Inside the Life of a Walter Reed Facility Dog

The facility dog program at Walter Reed provides interactive care with innovative animal assisted interventions to help reduce stress and increase overall feelings of well-being.

Australian Defence Force, US Army's 18th Medical Command Forms First-Ever Combined Joint Theater Medical Component During Talisman Sabre 2023

Article Around MHS
7/26/2023
From the left, U.S. Army Capt. Vy Nguyen, legal officer, and U.S. Army Maj. Michael Lozano, health information system officer, both 18th Medical Command, discuss their respective administrative processes during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, on July 15, 2023.  (Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes)

Members of the U.S. Army’s 18th Medical Command arrived in Australia to support Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 this week.

Wagging Tails and Smiling Faces: Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort to Medical Center Staff

Article Around MHS
7/26/2023
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune staff are receiving comfort and support from four-legged friends. For the past several months, Beasley the Basset Hound, has been making her rounds in her Red Cross volunteer vest, providing treats for humans in the form of pets and cuddles. Beasley and her owner make a stop to visit with staff from the Emergency Department. (Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Molina)

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune staff are receiving comfort and support from four-legged friends. For the past several months, Beasley the Basset Hound, has been making her rounds in her Red Cross volunteer vest, providing treats for humans in the form of pets and cuddles.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Klamath County in Oregon due to Golden Fire

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7/25/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Klamath County in Oregon due to Golden Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Klamath County, Oregon may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 1 due to the Golden Fire.

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