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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.

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.

Team McConnell's Vet Clinic

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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.

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.

Army Dentist Shares Why Oral Health Care Should Begin During Infancy

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2/16/2023
Pediatric dental exams

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

From the Battlefield to the Football Field: Air Force Surgeon's Skills Know No Bounds

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2/10/2023
Lt. Col. Valerie Sams poses for a photo at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

It was the play that stunned millions of viewers and brought players to their knees. That night Buffalo Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped during an NFL game, active duty Air Force surgeon Valerie Sams was ready and waiting at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Find out how her military trauma and critical care experience, along with an exceptional trauma team, all came together for Mr. Hamlin.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Continues Expanding Mental Health Options in Pilot Program’s Second Year

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2/10/2023
Naval Branch Health Clinic Bahrain sign at Naval Support Activity Bahrain

A two-year pilot program expanding mental health treatment options for military and family members hit its halfway mark. Find out how it's been successful so far, and what's next in advancing services to warfighters and their families experiencing acute mental health problems.

Hearing Noises That Aren’t There? It Could Be Tinnitus

Article Around MHS
2/9/2023
Hearing Issues infographic

Are the noises you're hearing real or imagined? If you've ever wondered that, you may have a condition that 10 percent of the adult population of the United States currently suffer from -- and not even know it.

Technology Safety Stand Out at 2023 Army Best Medic Competition

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2/9/2023
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ilnur Sibagatulin competes during the U.S. Army Best Medic Competition

This year's U.S. Army Best Medic Competition adds a technological twist! Find out about a wearable device called HRAPS, and how it tracks health data during high-risk training events and real-world operations.

DOD Experts Gather, Collaborate at APG for Toxicology Consortium

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2/9/2023
Dr. Mark Johnson addresses audience

Understanding exposures that have adverse effects on warriors, workers, and the environment is paramount for military health and readiness. That's why the DOD's leading toxicology experts recently met to discuss collaborative projects that will ensure the health of the warfighter.

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