Our experts weigh in on new blood donation eligibility, what you can do if you can’t donate blood, and how your actions save lives.

January is National Blood Donor Month, an observance to encourage people to consider donating blood and platelets. Because of the holidays, inclement weather, and cold and flu season, the winter months often experience reduced donations and an increased risk for blood shortages for many health care facilities.

As Naval Medical Center San Diego celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one corpsman has long been honoring King and abiding by his vision of strengthening the values of the communities we serve for the betterment of all people.

Thank you to all the pharmacists across the Military Health System who help keep us healthy every day! #NationalPharmacistDay #ThankAPharmacist

Kick off Healthy Weight Week with these healthy nutrition tips for your mind and body: www.health.mil/Nutrition #HealthyWeightWeek

Just like we strive for excellence in service, #NewYearsResolutionWeek is the time to commit to your personal health goals with equal vigor. Here’s to a year of strength, resilience, and well-being! #NewYearNewGoals #MilitaryHealth

Whether on duty or at home, prioritize your safety during the winter months. Up your safety knowledge for Winter Safety Month with these tips to keep you safe and healthy as the weather turns cold. www.health.mil/WinterSafety #WinterSafetyMonth

Wishing a Happy New Year to our military community and healthcare heroes! #NYE #HappyNewYear

Thank you to all the pharmacists across the Military Health System who help keep us healthy every day! #NationalPharmacistDay #ThankAPharmacist

Today we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the amazing work he did to advance the civil rights movement. #MLKDay

Every drop counts, every donor matters! Join the league of heroes who save lives with their selfless contributions. Donate today: www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/ASBP #NationalBloodDonorMonth #ASBP #ReadySetDonate

There’s no cure for glaucoma, but early detection and treatment can protect your vision. @TRICARE covers annual routine eye exams for military families. For details on eye exam coverage for your TRICARE plan, visit: www.tricare.mil/ Vision #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

Thank you to all the pharmacists across the Military Health System who help keep us healthy every day! #NationalPharmacistDay #ThankAPharmacist

#DidYouKnow? More than 50% of concussions related to extreme sports occur while snow skiing or snowboarding. Get tips to prevent a #TBI from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence before you hit the slopes this winter. health.mil/AHeadfortheFuture #TBIAwareness

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, but you can lower your risk through regular screenings and vaccinations. Get info on @TRICARE coverage and get screened today: www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/CancerFemaleReproductiveOrgans #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth #WomensHealth