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Fact Sheets

On this page you can find various fact sheets developed by Military Health System. Please scroll down or use the search box to find specific fact sheets.

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Fact Sheet
Jul 21, 2023

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems

.PDF | 738.72 KB

PACS technology allows for digital transmission of electronic images and reduces the need for x-ray film, manual filing, and manual retrieval. The use of PACS improves beneficiary health care by streamlining platforms and providing medical teams quick, easy access at the point of care.

Fact Sheet
Jul 18, 2023

Low-Level Blast: Fact Sheet for Providers

.PDF | 1.26 MB

Low-level blast is defined as blast generated from firing heavy weapon systems or explosives in combat or training environments. Exposure to low-level blast does not typically result in a clinically diagnosable concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury. Both providers and service members should be aware of the potential effects of low ...

Fact Sheet
Jul 18, 2023

Low-Level Blast: Fact Sheet for Service Members

.PDF | 867.41 KB

Low-level blast is defined as blast generated from firing heavy weapon systems or explosives in combat or training environments. Exposure to low-level blast does not typically result in a clinically diagnosable concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury. Both providers and service members should be aware of the potential effects of low ...

Fact Sheet
Jul 13, 2023

Robotic Process Automation Brochure

.PDF | 730.61 KB

Robotic Process Automation utilizes software to imitate human actions in order to manage high-volume, rule-based, and repetitive tasks. Entire end-to-end processes can be performed by software robots with very little human interaction.

Fact Sheet
Jul 12, 2023

Medical Simulation and Training PMO Brochure

.PDF | 2.59 MB

The Medical Simulation and Training PMO serves as the materiel developer and total lifecycle systems manager for medical simulation and training products across the Military Health System.

Fact Sheet
Jul 5, 2023

What's the Doggone Difference?

.PDF | 1.47 MB

Know the differences between Therapy Dogs, Facility Dogs, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs.

Fact Sheet
Jun 15, 2023

Managing Your Asthma: A Patient's Guide

.PDF | 668.95 KB

This patient guide will help you work with your Health Care Team to develop an action plan for treating your asthma. With the right action plan–that combines both self-management and medical care–you can live a normal, active life.

Fact Sheet
Jun 15, 2023

Asthma Self Management Book

.PDF | 2.09 MB

This 44-page patient information booklet provides information on: what is asthma, how it affects your lungs, symptoms, triggers, treatments, monitoring, and living well with asthma.

Fact Sheet
Jun 14, 2023

Leader Policy Guidance for Mild TBI/Concussion in the Deployed Setting Fact Sheet

.PDF | 723.27 KB

This document describes the line leader responsibilities for the Department of Defense mandated policy, DOD Instruction 6490.11, “DOD Policy Guidance for the Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion in the Deployed Setting,” that applies to all service members involved in potentially concussive events in deployed settings.

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