Article Nov 22, 2022 Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Decreases to 45 Though the overall death rate from colorectal cancers have been on the decline in recent years, it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Recommended Content Women's Health Medical and Dental Preventive Care Fitness Men's Health
Article Nov 1, 2022 Walk-in Contraceptive Services Required at Hospitals and Clinics Walk-in contraceptives services help service members with convenience of one-day, no appointment care, and help the military with readiness. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health
Article Sep 30, 2022 TRICARE Offers Contraceptive Care to Support You, Your Family, and Your Readiness Whether you’re a service member or a TRICARE-eligible family member, contraceptive care plays a key role in your overall health, wellness, and quality of life. It also supports your individual and family readiness. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraception and Deployment Men's Health Contraceptive Care Contraceptive Care
Article Aug 16, 2022 After Dobbs Decision, Department of Defense Provides Q&A Resource The Q&A provides answers to questions around reproductive health care access — including leave and travel, sexual assault, contraceptives and other types of related assistance. Recommended Content Women's Health Access to Reproductive Health
Article Aug 2, 2022 DOD Officials: Women’s Health Care Unchanged by Supreme Court Decision Military Health System offers comprehensive health care services. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Jun 21, 2022 Chlamydia is the Military's Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates for Chlamydia have been rising in recent years. Chlamydia can cause permanent damage that can make it difficult or impossible for women to get pregnant. It often shows no symptoms at all but in some cases, it can cause a burning sensation when peeing in both men and women. Recommended Content Women's Health Men's Health Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Reproductive Health
Article Jun 13, 2022 For Sexually Transmitted Infections, Young People are at Higher Risk Every year, thousands of service members are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted infection. Topping the list of the most common are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, military health data shows. Recommended Content Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Medical and Dental Preventive Care Fitness Men's Health Women's Health
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Article Apr 14, 2022 SAFE Option Provides Care for Victims of Sexual Violence A special medical exam, called a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination, SAFE, is available to survivors of sexual violence preserves lasting evidence that may aid in the prosecution of a perpetrator of sexual assault. Recommended Content Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention MHS Mental Health Hub Women's Health
Article Apr 1, 2022 New App Addresses Service Women's Health Care Needs The Defense Health Agency announces the release of Deployment Readiness Education for Servicewomen, the agency’s newest progressive web application. Recommended Content Women's Health Health Care Technology
Article Mar 21, 2022 DHA Celebrates the Women Building a Resilient Nation The DHA hosted a panel discussion called "women building a resilient nation," which highlighted the stories of women who throughout history have built a resilient nation. Recommended Content Women's Health
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Article Jan 18, 2022 Long-Acting Contraceptives are a Popular Choice with Service Members The MHS offers many options for female service members and beneficiaries who are seeking contraception. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Reproductive Health Contraceptive Care
Article Jan 14, 2022 Six Immediate Health Benefits You Will See If You Lose a Little Weight Losing even a little weight now can have a major impact on your health and quality of life. This long list of benefits might help motivate you to adjust your habits to achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle. Recommended Content Physical Fitness Women's Health Heart Health Nutritional Fitness MHS Mental Health Hub
Article Jan 11, 2022 Critically ill COVID Patient Delivers Baby While on Heart-Lung Bypass Hernandez, a Marine Corps spouse and mother of five, is BAMC’s first patient to give birth while on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Recommended Content Women's Health COVID-19