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MHS Bug Week | Mosquitos

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5/23/2023
MHS Bug Week | Mosquitos

Mosquitos are small but mighty bugs that are responsible for about 750,000 deaths a year. Learn how to protect yourself from mosquitos this summer. Visit www.health.mil/bugs for more information.

MHS Bug Week | Ticks

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5/23/2023
MHS Bug Week | Ticks

Warm weather means more outdoor time and more ticks. Learn what simple steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks while you're outside and when you get home. Visit www.health.mil/bugs for more information.

Ensuring Sight for Flight at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor

Article Around MHS
5/23/2023
Ocular trauma training with a focus on foreign body removal was conducted at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor’s Optometry by U.S. Navy Lt. Courtney Rafferty, clinic optometrist, assisted by U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christopher Cruz. The training covered such optical concerns as removing metallic foreign bodies from the eye. The techniques used were part of ensuring competency to provide comprehensive eye and vision care needed for optimal – and ocular - mission readiness (Courtesy Photo)

May is recognized by the Defense Health Agency as Health Vision and Hearing Month, U.S. Navy Lt. Courtney C. Rafferty, Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor optometrist, explains the critical importance attached to the monthly theme.

Medical Simulation and Training PMO Brochure

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5/23/2023

The Medical Simulation and Training PMO serves as the materiel developer and total lifecycle systems manager for medical simulation and training products across the Military Health System.

Professional Reading List: Chief Master Sergeant Tanya Y. Johnson

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5/23/2023

Professional Reading List of Chief Master Sergeant Tanya Y. Johnson, DHA's Senior Enlisted Leader

AFMES Toxicology Submission Guidelines

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5/23/2023

Armed Forces Medical Examiner System guidelines for submission of toxicology analysis.

AFMES Form 7: AFDIL Casework Request

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5/23/2023

Armed Forces Medical Examiner System form 7 - Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory Casework Request.

AFMES Form 44: DFT Client Feedback Survey

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5/23/2023

AFMES Form 44 Division of Forensic Toxicology Client Feedback Survey.

AFMES Form 42-R: Evidence Chain of Custody

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5/23/2023

Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Form 42-R, Evidence Chain of Custody.

Uniformed Services University Nursing PhD Graduates Make Profound Impact in Nursing Science

Article Around MHS
5/22/2023
Uniformed Services University alumni pictured are, from left to right: Dr. Christine Engstrom, a 2007 Ph.D. in Nursing Science program graduate, Retired Army Col. Richard Ricciardi, a 2006 graduate, and Dr. Roberta Lavin, a 2008 graduate. (Courtesy Photos)

The Uniformed Services University’s Ph.D. in Nursing Science program was established in 2006. The program, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, was established at the request of Federal Nursing Service Chiefs to help train military nurse scientists to conduct research that supports the warfighter and DOD operational missions.

New Mental Health Care Initiative Improves Access to Care and Readiness

Article Around MHS
5/22/2023
A room plaque for the 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health flight is pictured inside the base clinic June 23, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The mental health flight offers mental health services to active duty members and manages the Family Advocacy and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)

For more than a year, the Air Force Medical Service has been rolling out Mental Health Targeted Care, an initiative that helps Airmen and Guardians understand all of the available options for support and connects them to the right resource either in a mental health clinic or outside the military hospital with another supporting agency that best meets their need.

Dizziness and Visual Problems After Concussion

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5/22/2023
Graphic containing general information on dizziness and vision  problems after a traumatic brain injury. Visit health.mil/TBIFactSheets and download related fact sheets for information.

More than 80% of all concussions—also known as mild traumatic brain injury—in the military are considered mild. Dizziness and visual problems are among the most common symptoms after concussion and often resolve within days or weeks

Changes in Behavior, Personality or Mood Following Concussion/mTBI Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
5/22/2023

This TBICoE fact sheet can be used by health care providers to educate patients with a concussion, or mild TBI, on how to manage changes in mood related to their injury. Patients and caregivers would also find this information useful.

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Renamed to Honor Army Doctor

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5/19/2023
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Renamed to Honor Army Doctor

Defense Health Agency renames Fort Belvoir Community Hospital to honor historic leader and highest-ranking black officer in the Union Army.

Navy Medicine at War: Stories of Service and Sacrifice at the Battle of Coral Sea

Article Around MHS
5/19/2023
Throughout the Battle of the Coral Sea, U.S. Navy medical personnel serving shipboard played important roles keeping sailors in the fight while providing life-saving medical care under the severest of conditions. (Courtesy Photo)

The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought primarily by carrier-based planes across this marginal sea off the northeast coast of Australia from May 4 to 8, 1942. Throughout the battle, U.S. Navy medical personnel serving shipboard played important roles keeping sailors in the fight while providing life-saving medical care under the severest of conditions. These are some of their stories.

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