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Military Health System

Our History

Military medicine has a long and celebrated history. We apply lessons from our past to improve the care of military personnel and their families today and in the future. New surgical techniques, powerful painkillers, antibiotic drugs, and triage and evacuation procedures have revolutionized military medicine.

In this section, you'll find featured stories and information about the history of military medicine.

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Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research

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2/8/2023

H.R. 133 Consolidated Approps for FY 2021 JES 116-68 Pg. 154

Seasonal Influenza Summary: Feb. 02, 2023

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2/2/2023

During the 2021-2022 Influenza Season, activity was much lower compared to seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021-2022 season was significantly higher than the 2020-2021 season, when many COVID-19 migration measures were in place. The 2021-2022 influenza season was bi-modal with a peak at week 50 and another higher peak at week 14.

Seasonal Influenza Summary: Jan. 26, 2023

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1/26/2023

During the 2021-2022 Influenza Season, activity was much lower compared to seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021-2022 season was significantly higher than the 2020-2021 season, when many COVID-19 migration measures were in place. The 2021-2022 influenza season was bi-modal with a peak at week 50 and another higher peak at week 14.

Seasonal Influenza Summary: Jan. 20, 2023

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1/20/2023

During the 2021-2022 Influenza Season, activity was much lower compared to seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021-2022 season was significantly higher than the 2020-2021 season, when many COVID-19 migration measures were in place. The 2021-2022 influenza season was bi-modal with a peak at week 50 and another higher peak at week 14.

Adverse Events Reported for Dietary Supplements

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1/13/2023

H.R. 4350, HASC Report for FY 2022, 117-118, Pg. 169

Anomalous Health Incidents/Havana Syndrome

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1/13/2023

H.R. 4432, HAC-D Report for FY 2022, 117-88, Pg. 9

Seasonal Influenza Summary: Jan. 12, 2023

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1/12/2023

During the 2021-2022 Influenza Season, activity was much lower compared to seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021-2022 season was significantly higher than the 2020-2021 season, when many COVID-19 migration measures were in place. The 2021-2022 influenza season was bi-modal with a peak at week 50 and another higher peak at week 14.

MSMR Vol. 30 No. 1 - January 2023

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1/1/2023

A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: Incidence and management of chronic insomnia, active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2012 to 2021; Changes in the prevalence of overweight and obesity and in the incidence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic, active component service members, U.S. Armed Forces, 2018 to 2021; Trends in the incidence of eating disorders among active component service members, 2017 to 2021.

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Inclusion of Blast Exposure History in Medical Records of Members of the Armed Forces

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12/13/2022

S. 1790 NDAA Conference Report for FY 2020, 116-333, Sec. 717

Temporary Exemption for USUHS from Certain Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements

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12/13/2022

H.R. 6395 NDAA for FY 2021, Sec. 716

Seasonal Influenza Summary: Dec. 9, 2022

Report
12/9/2022

During the 2021-2022 Influenza Season, activity was much lower compared to seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021-2022 season was significantly higher than the 2020-2021 season, when many COVID-19 migration measures were in place. The 2021-2022 influenza season was bi-modal with a peak at week 50 and another higher peak at week 14.

Seasonal Influenza Summary: Dec. 2, 2022

Report
12/2/2022

During the 2021-2022 Influenza Season, activity was much lower compared to seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021-2022 season was significantly higher than the 2020-2021 season, when many COVID-19 migration measures were in place. The 2021-2022 influenza season was bi-modal with a peak at week 50 and another higher peak at week 14.

MSMR Vol. 29 No. 12 - December 2022

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12/1/2022

A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: Surveillance trends for SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory pathogens among U.S. Military Health System Beneficiaries, Sept. 27, 2020 – Oct. 2,2021; Establishment of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance within the MHS during March 1 – Dec. 31 2020; Suicide behavior among heterosexual, lesbian/gay, and bisexual active component service members in the U.S. Armed Forces; Brief report: Phase I results using the Virtual Pooled Registry Cancer Linkage system (VPR-CLS) for military cancer surveillance.

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TRICARE Reimbursement of Critical Access Hospitals

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11/29/2022

H.R. 4350 HASC Report for FY 2022, 117-118. Pg. 186

Mental Health Services

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11/18/2022

H.R. 4350, HASC Report for FY 2022, 117-118, Pg. 177-178

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