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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 Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Okanogan County in Washington due to Eagle Bluff Fire

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8/1/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Okanogan County in Washington due to Eagle Bluff Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Okanogan County, Washington may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 10 due to Eagle Bluff Fire.

A Tale of Two Pryors: Family Paths Diverge in the Field of Medicine

Article Around MHS
8/1/2023
From left to right: Kelcy Pryor, Ensign Timothy Pryor, assigned to 1st Medical Battalion, Juanita Pryor, mother of Timothy Pryor, and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Zachary Pryor, command master chief of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, pose for a group photo during a commissioning ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum on July 11, 2023.  (Photo: U.S. Navy Lt. Corey Smith)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Timothy Pryor, assigned to 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, left the enlisted ranks and became a commissioned officer in a ceremony held on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum, July 11.

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Celebrates Dog Days of Summer

Article Around MHS
8/1/2023
Piper, an English Bulldog, loves sleeping and cuddling with her human, Carmen Rutledge, a military health assistant with managed care at BJACH.  (Photo: Carmen Rutledge)

“Dogs are like little mood boosters in hospitals,” said U.S. Army Capt. James Walker, hospital chaplain of Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital. He submitted a photo of his dog, Scout, to participate in DHA's Dog Days of Summer campaign, which raises awareness of facility dogs across the MHS. Everyone, including the hospital and dental commander, and representatives from almost every department, shared photos, videos, and stories of the important role dogs play in their lives.

Surveillance Snapshot: Pseudofolliculitis barbae Cases in Active Component Service Members, 2000–2022

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8/1/2023
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This Surveillance Snapshot describes the frequency of Pseudofolliculitis barbae cases among active component service members of the U.S. military from 2000 through 2022.

Reportable Medical Events, Military Health System Facilities, Week 26, Ending July 1, 2023

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8/1/2023
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This monthly feature provides the most recent Reportable Medical Event data documented in the Disease Reporting System internet by health care providers and public health officials throughout the Military Health System.

Active Surveillance for Acute Respiratory Disease Detected No Outbreaks at Four U.S. Army Basic Training Installations in 2022

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8/1/2023
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This article presents the 2022 results of the active surveillance program for acute respiratory disease and Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus conducted by the Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen at the four Army installations responsible for basic combat training or one-station unit training. This ARD surveillance program rapidly monitors, detects, and responds to outbreaks among basic trainees while evaluating the appli­cation of force health protection measures such as chemoprophylaxis, vaccination, and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Case Report: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection Due to an Extensively Resistant Escherichia coli in a Returning Traveler

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8/1/2023
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This article presents the medical case report of a 76-year-old man who returned to the U.S. following overseas travel and was admitted at Hawai'i's Tri­pler Army Medical Center with a complicated urinary tract infection due to an extensively resistant strain of E. coli.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire

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7/31/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maricopa County, Arizona may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 7 due to the Diamond Fire.

'Wearables Pilot Program' Technology Tested at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023

Article Around MHS
7/31/2023
Dr. Nathan Fisher, a senior scientist, sits with U.S. Army 1st Class Timothy Hughes, public affairs chief for U.S. Army Pacific’s 18th Medical Command, which is part of the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Combined Joint Theater Medical Component, to discuss wearable pilot program technology being tested in the field during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 in Brisbane, Australia, on July 19, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes)

Department of Defense funding is being used to test new technology that could help DOD prevent heat-injuries among its service members, among other things.

Mental Health First Aider Course Provides Responders Tools to Give Vital Help to Those in Need

Article Around MHS
7/31/2023
From left to right: Kelcy Pryor, Ensign Timothy Pryor, assigned to 1st Medical Battalion, Juanita Pryor, mother of Timothy Pryor, and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Zachary Pryor, command master chief of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, pose for a group photo during a commissioning ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum on July 11, 2023.  (Photo: U.S. Navy Lt. Corey Smith)

First responders from the 100th Security Forces Squadron and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department attended a two-day Mental Health First Aider course at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on June 27 and 28, 2023.

Defense Health Agency Veterinary Services Protect Military Working Animals

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7/31/2023
U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Reed, officer in charge, Fort Belvoir Veterinary Medical Center, conducts a physical exam of Peti, a military working dog, while Eduardo Vazquez, K-9 handler, Provost Marshal Office, Security Battalion, holds him still at the Veterinary Medical Center on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 25, 2022. (US Marine Corps photo: Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar)

Veterinary Corps ensures the health, safety and mission readiness of military working animals.

The Naval Postgraduate Dental School Celebrates 100 Years of Academic Excellence

Article Around MHS
7/28/2023
Naval Postgraduate Dental School students graduated on June 9th, 2023, with U.S. Navy Capt. Steven M. Stokes, dean of NPDS, as Master of Ceremonies. Distinguished guests joining the Dean on stage were U.S. Navy Capt. Walter D. Brafford, Dental Corps Chief and Commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command who delivered the commencement remarks. (Courtesy Photo)

Established in February 1923, the Naval Postgraduate Dental School serves as the cornerstone for the Navy Dental Corps’ postgraduate training and is the primary force generating producer of dental specialists for the Fleet. Academically aligned with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, under the leadership and support of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, NPDS provides advanced specialty programs for dental officers, graduating over 20 dental specialists annually.

When Hours Count Aeromedical Evacuation is There in Moments

Article Around MHS
7/28/2023
U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command Aircrew members assigned to the Training and Operations Branch, perform lifesaving treatments on moulage patients during a Joint Force Aeromedical Evacuation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 16, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Todd Olsson)

In a groundbreaking demonstration of Joint Force Aeromedical Evacuation capabilities, Mobility Guardian 23 conducted the successful deployment of two specialized Aeromedical Evacuation teams operating on a C-130 Hercules. During this event, the crews effectively moved 48 patients on six unregulated missions.

New Assistant Director Johnson Supports DHA Digital Transformation

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7/27/2023
New Assistant Director Johnson Supports DHA Digital Transformation

Donald Johnson, the new Defense Health Agency assistant director support/component acquisition executive, has jumped full force into supporting DHA Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland’s vision for the Military Health System.

Therapy Dogs Ike and Sage Reduce Stress Aboard Ships

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7/27/2023
Therapy Dogs Ike and Sage Reduce Stress Aboard Ships

Therapy dogs aboard ship provide comfort and stress reduction in a pilot program run by the U.S. Navy.

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