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Ask the Doc: Mental Health Tips for You or a Loved One
In this edition of Ask the Doc, we get expert advice from retired U.S. Public Health Service Capt. (Dr.) Joshua Morganstein, deputy director at the Center for Study of Traumatic Stress in the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and vice chair of the University’s department of psychiatry, on ways to address mental health concerns when you, a friend, or a loved one is going through a tough time.
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FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Riverside County may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 11, 2023, due to the Highland Fire.
The Defense Health Agency was awarded the Civil Leadership Award by Blue Star Families at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C. on Oct. 26.
Are you preparing to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Now is a good time to make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines. TRICARE covers these vaccines based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.
Navy Medicine marked a milestone during a global health engagement with Egyptian Naval Forces to achieve interoperability and increase patient survivability in a shipboard setting within U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of exercise Bright Star 2023, Sept. 9-13.
When you meet Dr. Candice Jones-Cox, director of the Women's Health Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, you will learn that she's a fierce patient advocate and a meticulous surgeon, passionately learning cutting-edge techniques to adapt to an ever-changing medical landscape. She's an obstetrician-gynecologist, highly adept at performing complex women's surgeries--especially hysterectomies.
Evans Army Community Hospital’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care hosted its first ever Peer Support Program training for staff members Oct. 5. The Peer Support Program, or PSP, is designed to provide a support network for clinical staff who regularly manage significant emotional stress due to involvement in an adverse event, caring for trauma victims, negative patient outcomes, or other emotional events.
The Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR) made history on October 17, 2023, when Mr. Ernie Costes, DNA Specimen Processor, accomplished the department’s 9 millionth DNA reference card.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 29 communities in Alaska may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 6, 2023, due to pharmacy staffing shortages.
Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical facilities for its innovative use of health information technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 6, 2023, due to flooding.
On October 15 United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka, Government of Japan, Japanese Self Defense Force (JSDF) Ground and Maritime branches, United States Army and United States Air Force tested interoperability while cementing partnership by participating in Big Rescue Kanagawa.
More than 400 active duty and civilian staff from Naval Health Clinic Lemoore (NHCL) joined millions of others around the world on Oct. 19 when they participated in the annual earthquake drill – the Great ShakeOut.
Mental Health professionals from the 66th Medical Squadron hosted an all-service summit here Sept. 28 to forge a way ahead in supporting recruiters and their families.
U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Japan announced a new health care option for civilians and the rollout of an electronic health record system during a town hall Aug. 29.
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