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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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Inside the 908th: Flight Nurses Saving Lives—Miles High

Article Around MHS
4/2/2024
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As senior members of aeromedical evacuation teams, U.S. Air Force flight nurses, Air Force specialty code 46N0F are responsible for providing life-saving emergency and pre-hospital care to service members up to 30,000 feet in the sky.

Amputees Benefit from Innovative Treatment by Navy Surgeons

Article Around MHS
4/2/2024
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Naval Medical Center San Diego stands at the forefront of Navy Medicine innovation, being the first military hospital on the west coast to implement osseointegrated amputation surgery.

Civil War Pioneers: Meet Some of America's First Female Nurses

Article Around MHS
4/1/2024
Civil War nurse treating patients

In Arlington National Cemetery's Section 1, you'll find a diverse mix of grave markers, from basic white headstones to massive, ornate monuments commissioned by generals and other U.S. leaders. Among them, you'll also find the graves of 23 pioneering female Civil War nurses.

The Military Relevance of Heat illnesses and Their Sequelae

Article
4/1/2024
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Introduction to annual heat illness and injury issue.

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Among Active Component Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2019-2023

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4/1/2024
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Annual update of heat exhaustion and heat stroke among active component members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2019-2023.

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Among Active Component Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2019–2023

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4/1/2024
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Annual update of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis among active component members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2019–2023.

Exertional Hyponatremia Among Active Component Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2008–2023

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4/1/2024
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Annual update of Exertional Hyponatremia among active component members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2008–2023.

Reportable Medical Events at Military Health System Facilities Through Week 9, Ending March 2, 2024

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4/1/2024
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Monthly update of Reportable Medical Events at Military Health System facilities through week 9, ending March 2, 2024.

Department of Defense Shares Lessons about Mild TBI with International Partners

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3/29/2024
Department of Defense Shares Lessons about Mild TBI with International Partners

Kathy Lee, director of the Department of Defense policy for the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative, speaks March 15, 2024, on traumatic brain injury at an international symposium overseas.

Q&A: How TRICARE Covers Durable Medical Equipment

Article
3/28/2024
Q&A: How TRICARE Covers Durable Medical Equipment

TRICARE covers a range of DME, so you and your family can make the most of this equipment if you need it.

Do You Eat from Your Garden?

Article Around MHS
3/28/2024
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March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table.” Consuming a variety of fruit and vegetables daily decreases your risk of various diseases (i.e., heart disease, cancer, etc.) and other disorders/ailments.

Women’s Heart Attacks Rising, Particularly Among Those 30–50 Years Old

Article
3/27/2024
Women’s Heart Attacks Rising, Particularly Among Those 30–50

Pregnancy and hormones play a role in women’s increased risk of heart disease and life expectancy.

Defense Public Health Kicks Off National Public Health Week

Article
3/27/2024
Defense Public Health Kicks Off National Public Health Week

Public health officials from across DHA Public Health will host several activities next week in observance of National Public Health Week, April 1–7.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in West Virginia due to Wildfire

Article
3/27/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in West Virginia due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four counties in West Virginia may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 6, 2024, due to the wildfire.

Uniformed Services University Nursing Students, Faculty Turn Mountain Medicine Training into Real-Life Rescue Mission

Article Around MHS
3/27/2024
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When Karen Zalan slid 200 feet down a mountain, a nearby group of Uniformed Services University graduate school of nursing students and faculty jumped into action to come to her aid.

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