Claudia Sanchez-Bustamante, MHS Communications

‘My Life Changed That Day’ – DHA Staff Recalls 9/11 at the Pentagon

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9/10/2021

"Merwynn Pagdanganan, a federal health care IT specialist at the Pentagon, was there the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. He jumped into action to support the emergency responders aiding and evacuating the injured (Courtesy of Merwynn Pagdanganan)."

A Defense Health Agency IT specialist recalls his 9/11 experience.

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For Colon Cancer Patients, Military Health System Shows Better Results

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9/3/2021

A USU study found MHS patients with colon cancer have better survival rates than patients in the general population.

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How Good Diet and Exercise Prevent Injury and Disease

Article

8/30/2021

A proper diet and exercise regimen can ward off disease and aid in maintaining your health.

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Are You Procrastinating Your Doctor’s Visit? Don’t Delay Any Longer

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8/23/2021

Preventive health care is key to long-term health, prevention, and early detection.

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New Flag and Patch Symbolize Growth at the Defense Health Agency

Article

8/19/2021

Service members from the Army, Air Force and Navy display the new Defense Health Agency patch following a reflagging and repatching ceremony at Defense Health Agency Headquarters in Falls Church.

The DHA will reveal a new flag and seal in a ceremony August 20 to signify the unity of all services under one joint combat support agency.

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Ready Reliable Care Framework is Improving MHS Patient Care

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8/18/2021

Ready Reliable Care is the Military Health System's framework for ensuring high-quality health care across the force.

The Military Health System's Ready Reliable Care framework helps ensure high-quality health care for all service members, veterans and their families.

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Do You Need a Medical Alert ID? It Could Save Your Life

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8/18/2021

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Medical alert devices can save your life – never leave home without yours.

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Stay Hydrated for Optimal Performance

Article

8/10/2021

A soldier takes a drink from his canteen.

Proper hydration is key to optimal performance.

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Revamped Virtual Med Center Makes Health Care Feel Like a Video Game

Article

7/26/2021

The Virtual Medical Center, a joint Department of Defense/VA incentive, is relaunching by the end of summer, leveraging emerging technologies to increase and improve accessibility, convenience, and efficiency of medical care for all registered users.

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Checking Iron Levels in Your Blood Could Save Your Life

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7/23/2021

Hemochromatosis, a disease in which too much iron builds up in our bodies, can cause organ failure if untreated, affecting service members’ readiness. However, it can be treated.

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What to Know About Hepatitis - its Treatment, and Prevention

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7/19/2021

Here are the most important facts you should know about hepatitis.

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Armed Services Blood Program Donors Keep the World Beating

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6/14/2021

The ASBP recognizes its donors for making its “blood mission” possible around the world.

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Service members share what works for them to relieve stress

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5/27/2021

Military Health System personnel share what works for them to relieve stress and maintain their mental health.

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How vision and hearing contribute to service members’ readiness

Article

5/26/2021

Military personnel preparing for night vision training

Hearing and sight are the two dominant human senses, both primordial for military service members’ readiness, health, and mission success.

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Stress relief is an important element to mental health

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5/24/2021

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For Mental Health Awareness Month, we learn how service members relieves their stress.

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Articles by Claudia Sanchez-Bustamante, MHS Communications

‘My Life Changed That Day’ – DHA Staff Recalls 9/11 at the Pentagon

For Colon Cancer Patients, Military Health System Shows Better Results

How Good Diet and Exercise Prevent Injury and Disease

Are You Procrastinating Your Doctor’s Visit? Don’t Delay Any Longer

New Flag and Patch Symbolize Growth at the Defense Health Agency

Ready Reliable Care Framework is Improving MHS Patient Care

Do You Need a Medical Alert ID? It Could Save Your Life

Stay Hydrated for Optimal Performance

Revamped Virtual Med Center Makes Health Care Feel Like a Video Game

Checking Iron Levels in Your Blood Could Save Your Life

What to Know About Hepatitis - its Treatment, and Prevention

Armed Services Blood Program Donors Keep the World Beating

Service members share what works for them to relieve stress

How vision and hearing contribute to service members’ readiness

Stress relief is an important element to mental health

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