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Operation Blue Horizon Fosters a Joint Medical Environment

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2/24/2023
U.S. Air Force, Army and U.S. Navy service members carry a mannequin to an Army UH-60 Blackhawk for a casualty evacuation during Operation Blue Horizon 2023 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Derrick Bole)

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and it's happening at MacDill AFB. Find out how Airmen and Sailors are collaborating to save lives.

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Education & Training | Health Readiness & Combat Support

Vermont National Guard Members Deploy for Medical Training Exercise in Senegal

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2/23/2023
Military medical personnel drawing blood

Strengthening alliances and attracting new partners — especially cost-effectively — is paramount to global health engagement. Find out about the training that Vermont National Guard members are participating in to help make that happen in Senegal, Africa.

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Education & Training | Building Partner Capacity and Interoperability

U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity Gives an Update about Ongoing Burn Treatment Initiatives

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2/21/2023
Burn treatment infographic

Thousands of U.S. service members suffered debilitating blast and burn injuries during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. That's why better burn treatment plans across the Joint Forces are in the works. Find out about the new Burn Treatment and Skin Repair initiatives that aim to improve front line triage, treatment capabilities, and ultimately save lives.

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Opinion: Why a Healthy Heart Matters at Any Age

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2/21/2023
National Heart Health Month composite

We often think of heart health as an issue for older people, but heart disease actually affects every age group. Here's some expert advice for developing healthier habits at the earliest age to improve your and your loved ones' odds of better heart health later in life.

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Makin Island Conducts Medical Operations with Carrier Strike Group 11

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2/21/2023
Military medical personnel performing mock surgery on a mannequin

Simulated surgical training is integral to successful real time trauma treatment and care — on land and at sea. We take a look inside the intricately detailed, true-to-life training exercises happening aboard the USS Makin Island and USS Nimitz preparing medical personnel to treat combat casualties during marine combat operations.

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Education & Training | Building Partner Capacity and Interoperability

How One Officer is Chasing Her Dreams

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2/21/2023
U.S. Navy Lt. Tia Blythe

Her civilian physical therapy job wasn't enough. That's when Tia Laine Blythe decided to take her specialized skills to the military. Follow along with now U.S. Navy Lt. Tia Laine Blythe's military career path that has led to numerous awards, distinctions, and a whole new level of professional satisfaction.

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Team McConnell's Vet Clinic

Article Around MHS
2/17/2023
Military veterinarian examines a dog's teeth

Just like their humans, animals on base need medical care, too. From military working dogs to personal pets (even rabbits!) a McConnell AFB veterinarian lends some tips and tools to help you keep your animals healthy.

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Army and Air Join Forces for Mass Casualty, Medevac Training

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2/17/2023
Military personnel during mass casualty exercise

"One team, one fight" is the credo at this mass casualty training exercise. Find out how new DOD guidelines are prompting this extraordinary branch collaboration to execute trauma life support and reduce preventable deaths during combat.

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Education & Training

DOD Releases Policies to Ensure Access to Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care

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2/16/2023
A captain deploys, while pregnant wife stays home

The Department of Defense has released the directed policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care.

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Army Dentist Shares Why Oral Health Care Should Begin During Infancy

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2/16/2023
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If you're delaying your children's dental exams until their permanent teeth come in, you could be putting their overall health and development in jeopardy. Find out why the experts say baby's first dental visit should happen in infancy.

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Army Restoration and Reconditioning Centers Help Soldiers with Deployment Stress and Optimize Unit Readiness

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2/15/2023
Military personnel during mindfulness training

Yoga and mindfulness for the warfighter? We take a look inside an Army program's "whole person" approach to help soldiers cope with stressful or traumatic events in combat and other military operations.

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USU, Canadian Armed Forces Host Military Women’s Health Workshop

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2/15/2023
Panelists at the Armed Forces Health Services and Uniformed Services University's International 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.

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Inauguration of Fort McNair Health Clinic Celebrated

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2/14/2023
Military personnel at ribbon cutting ceremony

Completing four years of renovations calls for a ceremony! Find out more about the inauguration of the Fort McNair U.S. Army Health Clinic and its rich history—dating back to the Civil War era.

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Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital One of 115 to Earn National Top Hospital Recognition

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2/14/2023
Military personnel at ribbon cutting ceremony

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH) received national recognition during their annual meeting and awards dinner in Washington, D.C., recently. Learn about the quality of patient care and rigorous standards that earned BJACH the distinction of Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.

Naval Medical Center San Diego Honors Women Physicians

Article Around MHS
2/13/2023
Military medical personnel pose for picture

At military medical facilities all over the world, there's a good chance that a beneficiary will be treated by female physicians, but it wasn't always like that. Feb. 3 is National Women Physician Day. We'll take a look at how Naval Medical Center San Diego is honoring the history of women in military medicine and their role in how far medicine has come along.

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