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Military Health System Announces Media Relations Award Winners
The Military Health System Communications and Public Affairs Division announced on June 4, 2025, the winner of the 2024 Kevin M. Dwyer Memorial Media Relations Awards.
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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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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Osten, 21st Medical Group Operational Support Team flight chief, was selected for commissioning as a Public Affairs Officer through the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program.
One of the challenges for Department of Defense public health experts in determining the impact of exposures on service members is identifying specific exposures and quantifying the exposure level that can lead to adverse health outcomes.
Army Brig. Gen. Lance Raney, Defense Health Network East Director, speaks to attendees at a cake-cutting celebrating the DHN East's first anniversary. “What you are doing is huge value added. You are providing direction to our military treatment facilities. You’ve helped them do things right. Be proud of what you do. Be proud of what you’ve become. Thank you for what you’ve done,” said Raney during the Oct. 29th event at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Naval Medical Forces Pacific conducted a Command Post Exercise (CPX) at Naval Medical Center San Diego, October 29-31, as part of Exercise Keen Sword 25, highlighting Navy Medicine’s readiness and expeditionary medical capabilities.
Did you know the role of a dental officer extends far beyond maintaining oral health? Dental officers also serve as triage officers in times of crisis. They practice trauma evaluation skills by classifying patients into triage categories, performing triage and surgical support duties at stations located near a combat area for giving first aid to the wounded.
Report on trends of ischemic heart and cerebrovascular diseases in active component U.S. female service members, 2014–2023
Annual update of U.S. Armed Forces cold weather injuries published in MSMR
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Oklahoma counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 9, 2024, due to the Euchee Creek and North Road Fires.
Tripler Army Medical Center was designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital this year by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing their commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff.
Defense Health Agency Section 508 digital accessibility and usability law update given by office program manager Ghoston.
In his last interview before retiring on Oct. 31, 2024, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martínez-López emphasized the need for a robust Military Health System that prioritizes service members and their families.
In the bitter fighting that raged across the jungle island of Guadalcanal during World War II, more Marines were lost to disease– malaria, dengue fever, dysentery—than enemy bullets. A U.S. Navy physician went on a field mission to Ghana to better understand tropical diseases in conditions that facilitate the spread.
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