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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 Butte County, California, due to Wildfire

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7/8/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Butte County, California, due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Butte County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 13, 2024, due to the Thompson Fire.

Celebrating 75 Years of the Air Force Medical Service

Article Around MHS
7/8/2024
Soldier stands next to a Curtiss JN-4 air ambulance.

On July 1, 2024, the Air Force Medical Service celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its long history of providing medical support to the U.S. Air Force. Established in 1949, the AFMS has played a crucial role in ensuring the health and readiness of airmen and Guardians, evolving through the decades to operate in dynamic deployed environments and meet the changing demands of military medicine.

Team Travis Demonstrates Commitment to Patient Care in Ultimate Caduceus 24

Article Around MHS
7/5/2024
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is marshalled on a flight line.

Approximately 550 Team Travis members participated in Exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2024 at Travis Air Force Base, California, June 10-21.

TRICARE Tips for Managing Diabetes and Your Oral Health

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7/3/2024
TRICARE Tips for Managing Diabetes and Your Oral Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 38 million American adults currently have diabetes. Even though diabetes is common, many people don’t know about its connection to oral health.

Baby Born at 22 Weeks Survives, Thrives, Thanks to Walter Reed Team and Parents

Article Around MHS
7/3/2024
Aida Sall Diop and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alioune Diop welcomed their newborn daughter at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at just 22 weeks and five days gestation, and weighing only 460 grams.

Aida Sall Diop and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alioune Diop welcomed their newborn daughter at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at just 22 weeks and five days gestation, and weighing only 460 grams.

An Undersea Medical Officer's Tale From the Silent Service

Article Around MHS
7/3/2024
Infographic: Navy Medicine Spotlight

Beneath the waves, where steel behemoths patrol in near-total isolation, submarine health is critical. The health of the crew is paramount, but unlike a surface ship, even minor emergencies cannot lead to medical evacuation.

From Underdog to Officer: an Airman’s Journey to the Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program

Article Around MHS
7/2/2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Ryan Pribhdas poses for picture

Underdogs require resilience, perseverance, and grit. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Ryan Pribhdas, flight and operational medical technician with 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, has proven to have all of that and more on his journey to the Nurse Enlisted Commissioning program.

Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains Summer Surge

Article Around MHS
7/2/2024
Ms. Tierra Ramos, Quality Control Processor at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, holds a DNA specimen card example at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. - Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra Minor

The Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains started collecting DNA specimens in 1992. Today, they have roughly 630,000 specimen cards in each aisle, totaling over 1.26 million cards per row.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Nine Wisconsin Counties due to Severe Weather

Article
7/1/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 9 Wisconsin Counties due to Severe Weather

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in nine Wisconsin counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 10, 2024, due to severe weather.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Beryl

Article
7/1/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Beryl

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 10, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Beryl.

U.S. Transportation Command: Delivering Care to Warfighters, Bringing Heroes Home

Article Around MHS
7/1/2024
Military personnel preparing an IV solution

The Defense Department’s patient movement system ensures the expedited transport and en route medical care of service members — anywhere, any time.

Medical Evacuations out of U.S. Central and Africa Commands Among the Active and Reserve Components of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2023

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7/1/2024
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This report summarizes the nature, numbers, and trends of conditions for which military members were medically evacuated from the U.S. Central Command or Africa Central Command operations in 2023, with historical comparisons to the previous four years.

Absolute and Relative Morbidity Burdens Attributable to Various Illnesses and Injuries Among Non-Service Member Beneficiaries of the Military Health System, 2023

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7/1/2024
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This report provides an updated summary of health care burdens among Military Health System beneficiaries including non-service member dependents during 2023.

Morbidity Burdens Attributable to Various Illnesses and Injuries Among Deployed Active and Reserve Component Service Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 2023

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7/1/2024
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This report details the health encounters of service members deployed to two specific theaters of operation, US Central Command and US Africa Command, the geographic combatant commands with the largest concentrations of service members with no access to fixed medical facilities.

Reportable Medical Events at Military Health System Facilities Through Week 22, Ending June 1, 2024

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7/1/2024
RMEs

This is the latest available monthly summary of reportable medical events documented in the Disease Reporting System internet by health care providers and public health officials throughout the Military Health System.

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