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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June 14, 2023
For military families, summer can be a time of big changes due to permanent change of station (PCS) season. When moving, it helps to make a list of items you want to pack up and move with you. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage during your move.
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June 13, 2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Tennessee’s Cumberland and Fentress Counties due to Storm Damage
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June 13, 2023
Ticks are always out there ready to feed on you. Protect yourself and your family year round with these tips.
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June 13, 2023
Summer is a time for having fun outdoors. Unfortunately, you and your family aren’t the only ones having fun outside. Bugs—and bug bites—increase dramatically in the summer months. Although most bug bites are harmless, some bugs can spread dangerous diseases. For example, mosquitos can carry malaria, West Nile Virus, Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, ...
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June 12, 2023
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Burlington County, New Jersey may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 10 due to storm damage.
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June 9, 2023
Air Force Maj. Elizabeth Foley, an entomologist and bug expert, is chief of the force health branch at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. In an interview for Bug Week 2023, happening June 10-17, Foley described the role of entomologists across the Military Health System as they work to ...
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June 9, 2023
Tick bites are one of the first things unit commanders should check for in field locations.
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June 9, 2023
Ask the Doc on a service member who may have an eating disorder or disordered eating and may benefit from mental health and nutrition counseling.
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June 6, 2023
Stigma can be a barrier to a service member seeking support for their mental health. Recognizing mental health as part of overall health and changing attitudes are keys to addressing it.
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June 6, 2023
Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have some questions about what coverage TRICARE offers when you travel overseas. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind.
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June 6, 2023
To educate and inform the military community about illnesses transmitted by bugs and how to prevent bug bites at home or while deployed, the Military Health System is holding Bug Week, June 10-17. The week will also demonstrate the good things bugs can do for us.
To kick off Bug Week, the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, ...
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June 2, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance on blood donations, removing some long-standing deferrals. In addition to this, the FDA is also considering moving towards an individualized risk-based approach when deciding donor eligibility. These changes are related to HIV medications and those at risk for contracting HIV.
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May 31, 2023
The Real Warriors Campaign expanding via partnership with the Defense Suicide Prevention Office.
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May 31, 2023
“Checking in on your mental health can be as easy as making an appointment with a mental health professional, such as a therapist or psychiatrist – and that can be done face to face or virtually,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anna Fedotova, mental health flight commander, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
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May 30, 2023
How regularly you sleep, not just the length of sleep, has a connection to your heart health.
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