Military Health System

Winter Safety: Frostbite

Playing in the snow can be fun, but the fun can fade if one becomes victim to hypothermia or frostbite. Staying out in the cold for extended periods of time can cause cold-related problems and put health in jeopardy, so learn how to avoid, spot, and treat these conditions. Also, keep other vulnerable populations in mind and check on loved ones. #dontfreezeplease

Winter Safety: Hunting

Being outdoors in the autumn and winter can be a great way to get fresh air and exercise. For many, the cooler weather also means hunting season which can pose dangers, sending hunters to the hospital or worse. Heart attacks, injured backs and broken bones are among the most common medical emergencies in hunting. #huntsafewearorange

Winter Safety: Fire Safety

There’s nothing cozier than spending time next using a fireplace, furnace, or heater to keep warm as the weather turns colder. But they do present certain safety hazards. #firesafemeanslongerlife

Winter Safety: Driving Safety

Content Leonard Jones from Air Force Safety Center Risk Management aka “Dr. Love” demonstrates how to best clean your windshield in the snow of snow and ice to keep drivers line of vision clear. #cleanyourwindshield

Winter Safety: Do Your Part

Leonard Jones from Air Force Safety Center Risk Management aka “Dr. Love” shares life-saving winter tips for you and your family during the fall and winter months. #holidaysafe

BACH Physical Therapists talk Injury Prevention

Physical therapists with Blanchfield Army Community Hospital talk about the importance of injury prevention.

Ready Reliable Care Pledge: Army

Lt. Gen. Dingle, Surgeon General of the United States Army, talks about how the Army is committed to Ready Reliable Care and what it means for the Military Health System.

Ready Reliable Care Joint Pledge

Ms. Mullen, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, talks about how the Military Health System is committed to Ready Reliable Care and what it means for the Military Health System.

Ready Reliable Care Pledge: Air Force

Lt. Gen. Miller, Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, talks about how the Air Force is committed to Ready Reliable Care and what it means for the Military Health System.

Ready Reliable Care Pledge: Navy

Rear Adm. Gillingham, Surgeon General of the United States Navy, talks about how the Navy is committed to Ready Reliable Care and what it means for the Military Health System.

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/Military-Health-Topics/MHS-Toolkits/Contraceptive-Care-Toolkit

Army tanker self-amputates leg to save lives of battle buddies, self

A year after his tank accident and the loss of his leg, Spc. Ezra Maes is still amazed at the circumstances that led to his survival. If you ask, he’ll credit his survival to a uniform belt, smart phone, and “shockingly good” cell service. What the 21-year-old Soldier fails to mention is the sheer force of will it took for him to stay alive.

Get Your Flu Shot

RDML Brandon L. Taylor, Director of DHA Public Health, discusses how vaccines greatly reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." Lets us join Rear Admiral Brandon L. Taylor this year to get informed on how vaccines can minimize the dangers of flu.

MHSRS Young Investigators Award Winners 2022

During this year’s Military Health System Research Symposium, participants of the Young Investigators Competition presented a series of scientific research focused on warfighter health.

MHS Minute | September 2022