Military Health System

MSMR Vol. 4 No. 7 – October/November 1998

A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: Norwalk-like viral gastroenteritis outbreak, Fort Bliss; Selected sentinel reportable diseases, October 1998; Selected sentinel reportable diseases, 2 year trends; Reportable sexually transmitted diseases, October 1998; Reportable sexually transmitted diseases, 2 year trends; Hospitalizations and outpatient visits, musculoskeletal disorders; ARD surveillance update; Heat-related outpatient visits, 1997-1998; Supplement #1: Reportable diseases; All reportable conditions, 1998; Sentinel reportable diseases, 1998 (vs. 1997); Sentinel reportable STD's, 1998 (vs. 1997); Active duty force strength (June 1998).

MSMR Vol. 4 No. 1 – January 1998

A monthly publication of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch. This issue of the peer-reviewed journal contains the following articles: Fevers of unknown origin among active duty soldier; Selected sentinel reportable diseases, December 1997; Selected sentinel reportable diseases, 2 year trends; Reportable sexually transmitted diseases, December 1997; Reportable sexually transmitted diseases, 2 year trends; Visceral leishmaniasis, Sigonella, Italy; ARD surveillance update; Supplement: Notifiable conditions Jan - Dec 1997; Notifiable conditions reported through MSS; Sentinel reportable diseases, 1997(vs 1996); Sentinel reportable STDs 1997(vs 1996); Heat / cold injuries; Notifiable sexually transmitted diseases; Force strength (September 1997).

A Review of Scientific Literature as it Pertains to Particulate Exposure during the Persian Gulf War

The research described in this report was sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The research was conducted in RAND's National Defense Research Institute, a federally funded research and development center supported by the OSD, the Joint Staff, the unified commands, and the defense agencies under Contract No. DASW01-95-C-0059.

GAO Report: Efforts are Underway for DoD Training in Civilian Trauma Centers

GAO Report to Congressional Committees

HA 98-006: Implementation of Supplemental Care Program Policy Changes

Implementation of Supplemental Care Program Policy Changes

• Identification #: HA 98-006
• Date: 12/31/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

HA 98-028: Policy for Simplifying Enrollment for Active Duty Families

Policy for Simplifying Enrollment for Active Duty Families

• Identification #: HA 98-028
• Date: 12/19/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

HA 98-029: Policy for Supplemental Care Payments for CCEP Participants

Policy for Supplemental Care Payments for CCEP Participants

• Identification #: HA 98-029
• Date: 12/15/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

HA 98-009: Revised Dental Officer Special Pay Rates

Revised Dental Officer Special Pay Rates

• Identification #: HA 98-009
• Date: 12/11/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

HA 98-004: Alternatives to Active Duty Obligations for Participants of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP) and Financial Assistance Program (FAP), and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)

Alternatives to Active Duty Obligations for Participants of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP) and Financial Assistance Program (FAP), and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)

• Identification #: HA 98-004
• Date: 12/9/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

$12 Million Awarded for Gulf War Health Research Studies

This press release from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense announces the award of $12 million for 12 new research projects on Gulf War Illness.

HA 98-002: MHSS Information Technology Leasing Policy

MHSS Information Technology Leasing Policy

• Identification #: HA 98-002
• Date: 11/12/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

CDC Funds New Studies Addressing the Health Concerns of Gulf War Veterans

This press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces two new cooperative agreements to conduct studies of illnesses among Persian Gulf War veterans.

Special Report of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illness

Statement by the President: Special Report of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illness

HA 97-064: Policy for Military Health Services System Office Automation. This policy is superseded by 2000 Guidance.

Policy for Military Health Services System Office Automation. This policy is superseded by 2000 Guidance.

• Identification #: HA 97-064
• Date: 8/25/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

HA 97-065: Policy on Active Duty member Requests for Non-Emergency Dental Services From Civilian Providers

Policy on Active Duty member Requests for Non-Emergency Dental Services From Civilian Providers

• Identification #: HA 97-065
• Date: 8/25/1997
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A