Article Around MHS Nov 7, 2022 Murtha Cancer Center Hosts 2022 Breast Cancer Summit The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Breast Cancer Summit virtually Oct. 26. The summit is held annually during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Recommended Content Women's Health Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
Article Around MHS Nov 2, 2022 USS Gerald R. Ford’s Commitment to Women’s Health One in eight women will face cancer in their life. Additionally, breast cancer has a 99 percent survival rate if detected in early stages and a 29 percent survival rate if detected late. U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Douglas, Ford’s surgeon, offers a service in identifying breast cancer in the early stage for women aboard Ford. Douglas’ service is just ... Recommended Content Women's Health
Publication Nov 1, 2022 Cervical Cancer .PDF | 249.72 KB This case definition was developed in 2010 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) in collaboration with a working group of subject matter experts from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASDHA), the United States Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) and the United States Military Cancer Institute. The ... Recommended Content Women's Health Cervical Cancer
Fact Sheet Nov 1, 2022 FAQs for Reproductive Health Care .PDF | 113.53 KB Frequently Asked Questions about reproductive health care. TRICARE has coverage for both medical and pharmacy benefits and includes a list of covered and non-covered services. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health Contraceptive Care
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
Policy Oct 20, 2022 Memorandum: Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care .PDF | 438.60 KB Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Commanders of the Combatant Commands and Defense Health Agency Field Directors about Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care after the Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Identification #: N/A Type: Memorandum Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Around MHS Oct 20, 2022 DOD Announces Effort to Ensure Reproductive Health Care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the Department will take all appropriate action, within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, as soon as possible to ensure that Service members and their families can access reproductive health care and health care providers can operate effectively. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Around MHS Oct 18, 2022 NMRTC Bremerton Thinks Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness From rose to fuchsia to salmon, with October designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton’s staff members donned pink attire to raise awareness for the annual breast cancer campaign. Recommended Content Women's Health Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
Policy Oct 5, 2022 Memorandum: Message to the Force on Comprehensive Contraceptive Access .PDF | 555.29 KB Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Commanders of the Combatant Commands and Defense Health Agency Field Activity Directors about access to comprehensive contraceptive care. Identification #: N/A Type: Memorandum Recommended Content Women's Health
Video Oct 4, 2022 Contraceptive Care Did you know that TRICARE waived copayments and cost-shares for medical contraceptive care? Learn more at www.tricare.mil/birthcontrol. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Contraception and Deployment
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 Around MHS Aug 19, 2022 New Army Policy Better Enables Victims to Report Sexual Assault A new policy recently implemented by the Army is designed to help remove possible barriers that may prevent Soldiers from reporting sexual assault. Recommended Content Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Women's Health MHS Mental Health Hub
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 Around MHS Aug 11, 2022 BACH Resumes Mom & Me Breastfeeding Support Group Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s breastfeeding support group, Mom & Me, has resumed in-person meetings, Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Women’s Health Clinic. Recommended Content Women's Health Children's Health
Video Aug 9, 2022 July MHS Minute The July MHS Minute highlights a dedicated webpage for women's health to educate women and their partners on the health care services and resources available to them. Visit https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Total-Force-Fitness/Preventive-Health/Womens-Health to learn more. Additionally, learn more about the new national suicide and crisis ... Recommended Content Women's Health MHS Mental Health Hub