Military Health System

Kadena's TLAMM-P keeps USINDOPACOM ready

The 18th Medical Support Squadron recently set up the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel-Pacific, which acts as the epicenter to deliver medical supplies and equipment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater outside of the Republic of Korea, at Kadena Air Base, Japan,

Mental health resources paramount during stressful times

As people are more isolated due to restrictions designed to limit the transmission of COVID-19 and many exhibiting increased symptoms of depression. Leaders, mental health professionals and chaplains are encouraging all MHS beneficiaries to seek help.

Practice makes perfect: Uniformed Services University students learn combat casualty care

The Advanced Combat Medical Experience (ACME), a four-day medical field practicum at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), is intense

It takes a team to provide excellent care

Wright-Patterson Medical Center will celebrate National Pharmacy Week on Oct. 18-22 to acknowledge the invaluable contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care in hospitals, outpatient clinics and other health care settings.

BAMC nurse helps rescue child after car crashed into house

A Brooke Army Medical Center nurse jumped into action Oct. 7, rescuing a toddler after a car careened into the child’s home.

Task Force Liberty partners with local clinic to provide dental care

Task Force Liberty’s case management team partnered up with the local community Sept. 22, 2021, to provide routine dental care for the first time to Afghans living in Liberty Village on Joint Base, McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Jew Jersey.

Retired colonel Recognized with the ASBP Lifetime Achievement Award

The Armed Services Blood Program named Retired Army Col. Francisco “Frank” J. Rentas as the recipient of the 2021 ASBP Lifetime Achievement Award.

BJACH highlights rehab services during National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy.

Breaking Bread to Limit Stress at NMRTC Bremerton

Naval Medicine Readiness and Training Bremerton’s Pastoral Care department is actively promoting the Caregiver Operational Stress Control Program.

Expeditionary Medical Force Brings Optimal Readiness in Pacific Region

The 121st Field Hospital of the 549th Hospital Center recently introduced an innovative way to increase medical Soldiers’ proficiency and competency by enhancing access to the field hospital equipment.

BAMC nurse helps support vaccination effort for Afghan evacuees

A Brooke Army Medical Center clinical nurse specialist used her training and experience to help vaccinate Afghan evacuees in Germany.

Sterile Processing Week: Unsung Heroes of Health Care Celebrated

To salute sterile processing professionals, whose work often go unnoticed, the second Sunday of every October marks the first day of Sterile Processing Week, running this year from Oct. 10-16.

101st Soldier, ER staff help family after baby is born in parking lot

MHS GENESIS: New electronic health record coming soon to the San Antonio Market

The San Antonio Market will transition to the new electronic health record system – known as MHS GENESIS – in January 2022.

Air Force International Health Specialists promote peace through inclusion of women

U.S. Air Force International Health Specialists are supporting the Department of Defense’s initiative to promote women’s safety, empowerment and vital contributions to global security.