Military Health System

Trauma Innovations

Hemorrhage is responsible for 91.5 percent of potentially survivable battlefield deaths. From 2001 to 2011, an estimated 24 percent of combat deaths occurred before patients reached a treatment facility; the major cause of death was blood loss. Battlefield trauma innovations like the occlusion balloon catheter and freeze-dried plasma will enhance the Joint Forces' current capabilities.

Air Force Nurse Key Asset to Army Medevac

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sandra Nestor, tactical critical care evacuation team nurse, is assigned to the 3rd Platoon, C Company, 2-149 General Support Aviation Battalion Medevac. Medevac teams specialize in moving and treating U.S. and coalition forces who are injured and risk dying without immediate emergency care.

Ophthalmology Medical Readiness Training Exercise

The Ophthalmology Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) team is comprised of 26 U.S. military personnel and several host nation physicians who have partnered together to train medical teams in preparation for deployment. During the MEDRETE, the teams are able to improve the eyesight of more than 250 Panamanian patients during the two-week training exercise. The goal is to provide medical care that benefits the people of Panama, while building relationships with the accompanying Panamanian medical professionals.

Medical student sees military as game-changer

After seeing how time in the military has made Air Force Lt. Col. John Bini an elite surgeon, medical student Julie Whitis is thinking about an officer commission and joining the Force of the Future.

How is the U.S. Military Dealing with Zika?

The Defense Department is closely monitoring the spread of the Zika virus and is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist in virus surveillance, response and research efforts.

Any clime and place: Sailors bring hospital knowledge to the field

Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion got out of their comfort zone and conducted a week-long training exercise known as a Health Service Augmentation Program at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 18-22, 2016.

Air Force Report: Optometry

Optometry plays a vital role in keeping Airmen mission ready.

Armed Services Blood Program Thanks Their Donors

Since 1962, the Armed Services Blood Program has served as the sole provider of blood for the United States military. As a tri-service organization, the ASBP collects, processes, stores and distributes blood and blood products to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and their families worldwide.

Racing to save lives at Steel Knight

Corpsmen and Marines rehearsed life-saving skills during Exercise Steel Knight’s mass casualty drill, Dec. 12, 2015. Steel Knight provides tough, realistic training for the Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Division.

Decoding the Dietary Supplement Industry

Navy Corpsmen team with Filipino marines

U.S. Navy Corpsmen with Shock Trauma Platoon display how they save injured Marines in a combat environment for Filipino Marines at Crow Valley in Tarlac Province, Philippines

Prince Harry, First Lady and Dr. Biden Visit Wounded Warriors to Promote Games

Britain’s Prince Harry, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, visited wounded service members and their families during various events at Fort Belvoir, VA, Oct. 28. The visit is to promote the 2016 Invictus Games, a series of sporting events used to raise awareness for injured service members and their families.

Wounded Warrior Care Event

Air Force Captain Chris Cochran speaks about how the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program rekindled his passion for archery.

CAT K - Beyond

Soldiers going beyond their amputations to live a full life.

TBI Awareness: Memorial Box

US Army Sgt Fox explains how his memorial box has helped him heal and remember meaningful events and people in his life.