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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: “Ask for Help” for TBI
Concussions and TBIs are a significant health issue which affect service members and veterans during times of both peace and war. Between 2000-2023, there were a total of 468,424 first-time cases of TBI in the military worldwide, with ...
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It is DHA policy to ensure that no applicant for employment or employee of the DHA is denied equal opportunity because of race; color; religion; sex, (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender expression, gender identity, or transgender status); national origin; sexual orientation; age; physical/mental disability; protected genetic information; status as a parent; marital or military status; political affiliation; reprisal for opposing discrimination, participation in the EEO process, or any other non-merit-based factor.
In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, this issuance: • Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures governing Service physical fitness/body composition (PF/BC) standards for the Military Services. • Includes the submission of an Annual Military Service PF/BC Program report to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASD(M&RA)), and the Medical and Personnel Executive Steering Committee (MEDPERS).
This issuance: • Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for dietary supplement education and use throughout the DOD. • Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for administering the DOD Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) Program and OPSS Advisory Board.
This memorandum directs the continued implementation of the Military Health System organizational reform required by law, extending the authority, direction and control of all military hospitals and clinics not currently under Defense Health Agency authority to the DHA, to include military hospitals and clinics in overseas areas.
In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, this issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for: • Implementing Section 8111 of Title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.), and Section 1104 of Title 10, U.S.C. • The development and operation of DoD and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare resource sharing agreements (hereinafter referred to as “sharing agreements”). • Entry into agreements and contracts for the mutually beneficial coordination, use, or exchange of use of the healthcare resources of DoD and VA with the goal of improving the access to, and quality and cost effectiveness of, the healthcare provided by the Veterans Health Administration and the Military Health System to the beneficiaries of both departments.
This instruction assign responsibilities, and prescribe procedures to carry out the responsibilities of the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) during peacetime, contingency, and wartime operations.
The HIPAA Compliant Business Associate Agreement complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, Breach and Enforcement Rules (HIPAA Rules).
Updated PATCAT Table
Version 8 of PATCAT Table
Join me in recognizing Warrior Care Month, an important Department-wide effort to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured Service members, as well as their families, caregivers, and others who support them. Established in 2008, the annual Warrior Care Month recognition occurs each November. The theme of this year's observance is "Virtual Show of Strength."
This memorandum provides guidance on the implementation of vaccination, attestation, and testing requirements in accordance with the References listed in Attachment 1 to reduce the transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Establishes the DHA procedures to manage and provide guidance on the SLEP within the Military Health System and contingency operations.
Policy Memorandum to Establish 2022 Premium Rates for TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Retired Reserve, TRICARE Young Adult, and the Continued Health Care Benefit Program
Memo about a notification sent by mail to Service members who are eligible for the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry in March 2020.
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