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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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TRICARE NAL vs Telemedicine

Video
9/25/2023
TRICARE NAL vs Telemedicine

TRICARE covers both the MHS Nurse Advice Line and telemedicine services. This video will breakdown the key difference between the two services.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maryland due to Tropical Storm

Article
9/25/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maryland due to Tropical Storm

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maryland may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 3, 2023, due to the tropical storm.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Virginia due to Tropical Storm

Article
9/25/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Virginia due to Tropical Storm

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Virginia may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 3, 2023, due to the tropical storm.

A Nursing Journey: Saving Lives and Exploring the World One Adventure at a Time

Article Around MHS
9/25/2023
U.S. Navy Lt. Claire Burke reaches the summit of Mount Fuji in Honshu, Japan, the tallest mountain in the country and of the highest peaks in the world. Although Burke’s journey has taken her to many ports, she always dreamed that one day she would have the privilege of working at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced in my 11 years as a Navy nurse,” commented Burke, enjoying the opportunity to work with and mentor nurses from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. (Courtesy Photo)

Growing up, The Hunt for Red October, a thrilling 1990s cinematic adventure starring Alec Baldwin as CIA analyst Jack Ryan, captured the attention and imagination of U.S. Navy Lt. Claire Burke, who briefly flirted with the idea of becoming an intelligence analyst before pursing her naval nursing career.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for North Carolina due to Tropical Storm

Article
9/25/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for North Carolina due to Tropical Storm

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in North Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 2, 2023, due to the Tropical Storm.

Suicide Prevention Resources That Can Help

Article
9/25/2023
Text reading, Every life lost to suicide is one too many.

Resources on suicide prevention the entire military family can use.

Meet the Army Reserve Medic Who Proved His Mettle at the 2023 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition

Article Around MHS
9/22/2023
U.S. Army Reserve Cpl. Michael Glosemeyer, representing the Army Reserve Medical Command, traverses a rope obstacle at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on Sept. 5, 2023. Sixty Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2023 U.S. Army Reserve Best Squad Competition, September 2-10, 2023 BSC is an annual competition that brings together the best soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve. (Photo: Samantha Mussatti, U.S. Army Reserve)

In a world where strength, resilience, and dedication to service often go unnoticed, one U.S. Army Reserve medic stood tall and strong at this year's Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition. Meet U.S. Army Cpl. Michael Glosemeyer, a skilled health care provider who became the embodiment of courage and determination as he stepped out of his comfort zone to participate in a competition designed for the fiercest warriors in the Army Reserve.

TBICoE Spotlight: Amanda Gano

Video
9/21/2023
TBICoE Spotlight: Amanda Gano

 In this employee spotlight, TBICoE contractor Amanda Gano, MPH, MS, PA-C, shares her journey from being a small-town athlete to becoming a dedicated medical professional in the Navy and beyond.

TBI and Low-Level Blast Exposure: What Medical Providers Need to Know

Video
9/21/2023
TBI and Low-Level Blast Exposure: What Medical Providers Need to Know

This educational video, produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, focuses on the effects of low-level blast and traumatic brain injury. Its purpose is to provide supplemental information on low-level blast to health care providers and beneficiaries.

Get Your Updated COVID-19 Vaccine With TRICARE

Article
9/21/2023
Get Your Updated COVID-19 Vaccine With TRICARE

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated vaccine at no cost.

MHS GENESIS Rollout Temporarily Constrains Some Services at Aviano Air Base Health Clinics

Article Around MHS
9/21/2023
Like all DOD MTFs, Aviano Air Base officials are communicating the rollout plan that is slated to begin on September 23, 2023, with final implementation to take place over the next couple of months.

As the Defense Health Agency and Department of Defense military medical treatment facilities continue their rollout of the new MHS GENESIS system across the globe, medical services, to include access to care and pharmacy, will be temporarily constrained.

Mountain Medic 23 Tests Joint Service Medical Evacuation Readiness

Article Around MHS
9/21/2023
Airmen and soldiers from multiple units treat a patient in front of an ambulance bus parked behind a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Mountain Medic 23 in Fort Carson, Colorado, on Aug. 16, 2023. The joint-service team practiced offloading patients from each ground medical transport vehicle into the cargo bay of the aircraft while its engines were running. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)

Soldiers, airmen and Guardians from multiple units participated in Exercise Mountain Medic 23, designed to simulate the evacuation and treatment of injured personnel in a joint-service austere battle zone, Aug. 7-18, 2023, throughout Colorado.

“Partners in Care: A Conversation with Military Chaplains and Behavioral Health Providers"

Calendar Event
9/20/2023

#RealWarriors are encouraged to seek help for mental health concerns and chaplains are here to listen. Join us on Facebook Live to learn about their vital role and partnership with behavioral health providers. This event is co-hosted by the Psychological Health Center of Excellence and the Defense Suicide Prevention Office.

TRICARE Q&A: Getting Care With Active Duty Dental Program

Article
9/20/2023
Dentist performs an exam

Most active duty service members get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program.

Prevent Serious Illness, Get Updated COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines

Article
9/20/2023
Prevent Serious Illness, Get Updated COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines

The fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people are sick with respiratory illnesses, like the cold, flu and COVID-19, though these can happen anytime of the year.

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