Article Around MHS Feb 15, 2023 USU, Canadian Armed Forces Host Military Women’s Health Workshop Women make up nearly 20% of the the United States Armed Forces, so having more females in healthcare professions creates a much more effective force. That's why the Uniformed Services University and Canadian Armed Forces Health Services collaborated recently to advance research on women’s health issues and to optimize care for women in uniform. Recommended Content Women's Health Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences March Observances Global Health Engagement
Fact Sheet Feb 15, 2023 Command Notification of Pregnancy .PDF | 68.62 KB This policy clarifies when a Service member’s pregnancy status is shared with commanders, standardizes and extends the timeframe for Service members to inform their commanders about a pregnancy, and reinforces that commanders must always exercise objectivity and discretion when handling reproductive health care issues. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care
Fact Sheet Feb 15, 2023 Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Services .PDF | 64.31 KB This regulation ensures Service members and eligible dependents are eligible for travel and transportation allowances to access non-covered reproductive health care services when timely access to non-covered reproductive health care services is not available within the local area of the member’s permanent duty station, temporary duty location, or the ... Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care
Fact Sheet Feb 15, 2023 Overview: Ensuring Access to Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care .PDF | 76.92 KB These policies reflect our commitment to taking care of our people and ensuring that the entire Force remains ready and resilient. These policies ensure Service members are able to access non-covered reproductive health care regardless of where they are stationed. Recommended Content Women's Health Access to Reproductive Health Contraceptive Care Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care
Fact Sheet Feb 15, 2023 Administrative Absence for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care .PDF | 69.42 KB This policy provides Service members the ability to request an administrative absence from their normal duty stations in order to access, or accompany a dual-military spouse or dependent to access, non-covered reproductive health care without being charged leave. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care
Article Around MHS Jan 4, 2023 Uniformed Services University Professor Develops Self-Diagnosis, Treatment Kit for Common Female Infections It's a major research advancement in women's health and females serving in the U.S. military may soon have access to it. See how a new, self-diagnosis and self-treatment kit can help deployed women overseas or in austere environments. Recommended Content Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Research & Innovation Women's Health
Article Dec 27, 2022 Women's Health Equity is a Real Focus for DOD, Mullen Says Women’s heath equity is fully invested in by DOD’s actions, acting AD for Health Affairs tells a recent podcast. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Around MHS Dec 22, 2022 Blanchfield Named One of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Providing safe, excellent, quality care to patients takes incredible work and dedication - especially when it comes to women's health. Find out what's happening at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital that landed them a top spot on the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list. Recommended Content Women's Health Children's Health
Article Dec 15, 2022 Breast Cancer Reminder: Get Your Annual Screening Breast health and annual mammogram screenings should be your top priorities to protect against cancers and are easier than ever to schedule wherever you are. Recommended Content Women's Health Breast Cancer MHS GENESIS: The Electronic Health Record
Article Dec 7, 2022 More Inclusive Research Key to Understanding Prevalence of Dementia Dementia and its most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, are cognitive disorders that affect more women than men. Although there are various theories on why, more equitable research is needed. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Women's Health MHS Mental Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence
Article Dec 1, 2022 Military Health System Offers a Variety of Contraceptive Care Services The Military Health System offers ample contraceptive care services to help beneficiaries take control of their health, life, and careers. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Walk-In Contraceptive Services Contraceptive Care
Video Nov 23, 2022 Introducing Contraceptive Care Clinics Walk-in contraceptive services are now available at military hospitals and clinics. No referral or appointment is required. Check with your local military hospital or clinic to see if walk-in appointments are available. Learn more at health.mil/womenshealth. Recommended Content Walk-In Contraceptive Services Women's Health Contraceptive Care Contraceptive Care Reproductive Health
Article Nov 22, 2022 Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Decreases to 45 Though the overall death rate from colorectal cancers have been on the decline in recent years, it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Recommended Content Women's Health Medical and Dental Preventive Care Fitness Men's Health
Article Around MHS Nov 14, 2022 U.S. Air Force Provides Information for Aircrew Considering Flying During Their Pregnancy In April 2022, the U.S. Air Force issued a clarification of policies pertaining to aircrew during pregnancy. The policy recognized the need to provide aircrew, commanders, and health care professionals greater awareness of and transparency around the process for submission and review of waivers to fly during pregnancy. Recommended Content Women's Health
Video Nov 9, 2022 MHS Minute | October 2022 This MHS Minute focuses on the contraceptive care services available to service members and beneficiaries. Learn more by visiting: https://tricare.mil/birthcontrol and https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Total-Force-Fitness/Preventive-Health/Womens-Health/Contraceptive-Care-QnA Access communications products at https://www.health.mil ... Recommended Content Contraceptive Care Women's Health