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Armed Forces Wellness Centers Help All to Improve Lifestyle, Health Outcomes

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5/30/2023
The spouses of military enlisted leaders visit the Armed Forces Wellness Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. They are, from the left to right: U.S. Army Col. Kathy Spangler, director of Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Rahn Bass, Evelyn Honea, Carol Jones, Nicole Leth, director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center, Janet Colon, Stacie Black, Alexandria Grinston, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dedraf Blash, senior enlisted leader at Fort Belvoir.

Maintaining fitness is often a challenge for service members and their families, but COVID-19 wreaked havoc with fitness routines. The Defense Health Agency would like to get people back on track. The Armed Forces Wellness Center is a key to ensuring better health to all who use it.

Navy Expeditionary Medical Unit Rotations Provide Ongoing Support in the Middle East

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5/30/2023
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Freeman Morrison, a biomedical technician, left, and U.S. Navy Lt. j. g. Andrew Mappus, an emergency room nurse, right, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Medical Unit 10- Gulf, Rotation 13, are monitoring an U.S. Army Medic Task Force Buckeye, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, as he draws blood from an soldier on Dec. 20. (Photo by U.S. Navy Capt. Jerrol Walla)

The 30-member team conducted enhanced shore-based activities at Erbil Air Base in Iraq, where they provided life, limb, and eyesight-saving care to the U.S. armed forces, Department of Defense, civilian contractors, and multi-national coalition forces. They also provided critical support to facilities in the Eastern Syria Security Area.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Announces Brandon Act Policy

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5/26/2023
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Announces Brandon Act Policy

Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, announces new DOD policy as a result of the Brandon Act. This policy makes it easier for service members to reach out for mental health services.

Walter Reed Expert Shares Five Ways to Prioritize Mental Health

Article Around MHS
5/26/2023
Dr. Diaz discusses the importance of mental fitness with U.S. Army Pvt. 2 Kaliyah Rowan at the Mental Fitness Information table during Staff Resiliency Week at Walter Reed. Diaz says prioritizing mental health is key to building resilience, and shared five ways staff members can do just that in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. (Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jesse Sharpe, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center)

In today's fast-paced health care environment, it's more important than ever to prioritize mental health to build resilience, and in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month and Staff Resiliency Week at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dr. Kristine Diaz, a personnel psychologist, shares five ways staff members can prioritize their mental health to unlock resilience.

Standing Orders for Administering Hepatitis A Vaccine (Adult)

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5/26/2023

Immunization standing orders are approved protocols that authorize appropriately trained health care personnel to assess patient immunization status and administer vaccinations without a written provider order or examination.

Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary

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5/26/2023
Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to the Army Chaplain Corps. Today we honor 248 years supporting the spiritual health of soldiers and their families. #ArmyChaplainCorps

World Hepatitis Day

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5/26/2023
World Hepatitis Day

#DidYouKnowThat World Hepatitis Day is observed on the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg? He discovered the Hepatitis B virus in 1967 and two years later developed the first Hepatitis B vaccine, winning a Nobel Prize for these achievements. Learn more about Hepatitis here: https://www.health.mil/News/Articles/2021/07/19/What-to-Know-About-Hepatitis--its-Treatment-and-Prevention #EndHep #WorldHepatitisDay

Department of Veterans Affairs Birthday

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5/26/2023
VA Birthday

Happy Birthday to the @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! Thank you for 93 years of excellent service. #DepartmentofVeteransAffairs #VA

Army Medical Corps Birthday

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5/26/2023
Army Medical Corps Birthday

Happy Anniversary to the U.S. Army Medical Corps! Today we honor 248 years of dedication and the thousands of officers who have been a part of the long history of leadership and service. #ArmyMedicalCorps @ArmyMedicine

4th of July

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5/26/2023
4th of July

Happy 4th of July to all of our service members, veterans, and their families who made incredible sacrifices for the freedom we celebrate today. #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay

Fragile X Awareness Day

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5/26/2023
Fragile X Awareness Day

#FragileX syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a person’s development, especially that person’s behavior and ability to learn. People with Fragile X syndrome may have no noticeable symptoms, or symptoms can range from learning disabilities to cognitive and behavior problems. Learn more about Fragile X here: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/fragilex/conditioninfo #FragileXAwarenessDay

Summer and School Sports Eye Safety Month

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5/26/2023
Summer and School Sports Eye Safety Month

Protect your child’s vision this summer season while enjoying their favorite sports. Here are some tips to get you started: https://health.mil/SummerSafety. #NationalYouthSportsSafetyMonth #VisionSafety #SportsSafety #SummerSafety

Air Force Medical Services Birthday

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5/26/2023
Air Force Medical Services Birthday

Happy Birthday Air Force Medical Service! Thank you for 74 years of selfless service, sacrifice, and dedication to providing "Trusted Care, Anywhere." www.airforcemedicine.af.mil #AirForceMedicalService #AFMS Twitter: @USAFMedicine IG: usafmedicine FB: U.S. Air Force Medical Service – AFMS

National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month

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5/26/2023
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month

Around 7,000 babies a year are born in the U.S. with a cleft lip or palate. Help raise awareness during #NationalCleftAndCraniofacialMonth by wearing a pink ribbon to support children born with #Craniofacial defects.

National Therapeutic Recreation Week

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5/26/2023
National Therapeutic Recreation Week

A good recreational therapy program is vital to patient recovery. Getting involved in physical, spiritual, artistic, and intellectual activities is an important part of the recovery process. Learn more about #TherapeuticRecreation from @WarriorCare: https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Care-Coordination/Military-Adaptive-Sports-Program/ #NationalTherapeuticRecreationWeek

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