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Defense Health Agency Assists Turkey After Devastating Earthquake

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4/19/2023
Defense Health Agency Assists Turkey After Devastating Earthquake

The United States European Command and Defense Health Agency provided medical assistance, logistics, personnel and supplies in the aftermath of an earthquake that struck the country Feb. 6., at the request of the government of Turkey.

Armed Services Blood Program Bids Farewell to Beloved 'Irish Nurse'

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4/19/2023
Armed Services Blood Program Bids Farewell to Beloved 'Irish Nurse'

Armed Services Blood Bank Center - National Capital Region’s (ASBBC-NCR) “Irish Nurse” Finola Brophy-Houlihan retired after more than 43 years in nursing, including more than three decades in military and civilian blood collection.

Living Overseas? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Telemedicine

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4/18/2023
Living Overseas? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Telemedicine

Do you live overseas and need health care? Depending on the country you’re in, you may be able to get telemedicine care from the comfort of your home.

Concussion Protocols Aid Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery

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4/17/2023
Concussion Protocols Aid Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery

Whether on the sport field or the battlefield, the Defense Health Agency is the global leader in research on the effects of concussion—known as mild traumatic brain injury—in the military. Its research has fueled the development of protocols to help providers assess and treat concussion from initial injury to acute and post-acute medical settings, rehabilitation, and, ultimately, a return to family, community, work, continued duty, or recreation.

Get Advice From a Nurse 24/7

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4/13/2023
Get Advice From a Nurse 24/7

With the coming of spring, the temperatures warm and the tempo of life picks up. Amid the busyness of these warmer months, the potential for minor injuries and health concerns may increase. It’s good to know that you have all-the-time access to health information and advice via the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.

Q&A: Getting Urgent Care With TRICARE

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4/11/2023
Q&A: Getting Urgent Care With TRICARE

Getting sick or injured is never convenient. Fortunately, getting urgent care can take away some of the inconvenience of minor illnesses and injuries.

Reserve Health Readiness Program Services Determined by Branch

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4/10/2023
Reserve Health Readiness Program Services Determined by Branch

The Reserve Health Readiness Program, or RHRP, is a key enabler to that priority. Leaders across the services see the value of the program to support military readiness by maintaining key deployment requirements.

5 Reasons to Download MyCare Overseas App

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4/6/2023
5 Reasons to Download MyCare Overseas App

If you live overseas, the MyCare Overseas app makes it easy to manage your health care at home and on the go.

Combat Casualty Care Course Tests Skills Outside of Hospitals

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4/6/2023
Combat Casualty Care Course Tests Skills Outside of Hospitals

The Combat Casualty Care Course, otherwise known as C4, is a four-day immersion into combat medicine, preparing military medical officers for duties in the Defense Health Agency’s hospitals, dental clinics, and to perform life-saving measures during combat operations and mass casualty events.

DHA Director Shares Military Health System Story with Spouses

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4/6/2023
Defense Health Agency Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland fields questions from military spouses and speaks toward DHA priorities at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, Maryland. (Photo by Wayne Clark, Production Branch Chief Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs)

Defense Health Agency Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland spoke at the Department of the Air Force Spouses conference, held at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on March 23.

How to Approve Your TRICARE Home Delivery Prescription Refills

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4/4/2023
How to Approve Your TRICARE Home Delivery Prescription Refills

Are your prescriptions enrolled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery automatic refill program, administered by Express Scripts? If they are, did you know you must approve your refills before they’re sent to you? Not only is the process easy and convenient, but it will also help prevent excess prescription waste.

Public Health Supports the Warfighter, Military Community Worldwide

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4/4/2023
U.S. Public Health Service Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor reflects on his first year as director of Defense Health Agency Public Health. He recently led a town hall discussion on the transformation and reorganization of public health capabilities within the DOD at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.

U.S. Public Health Service Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor reflects on his first year as director of Defense Health Agency Public Health.

DHA Honors Military Medical "Young Investigators"

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3/30/2023
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Katherine Simonson presents U.S. Army Capt. Stephanie Bulder with a trophy for winning the DHA Clinical Investigations Program second annual Young Investigator Competition at the 2023 annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals.

The Defense Health Agency’s Clinical Investigations Program recognizes U.S. Army Capt. Stephanie Bulder of Womack Army Medical Center for her research into human papillomavirus vaccination rates in service members.

COVID-19 Registry Provides Pandemic Response Insights, Optimizes Patient Care

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3/29/2023
Navy Chief Navy Counselor Agnieszka Grzelczyk assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia received the COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Weapons Station Earle in March 2021.

The COVID-19 registry provides the capability to look at treatments and outcomes and is used in conjunction with other larger data sources, enabling improved clinical decision making and better patient outcomes.

It’s No Secret: MARSOC is a huge supporter of the Armed Services Blood Program

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3/28/2023
It’s No Secret: MARSOC is a huge supporter of the ASBP

A dedicated Point of Contact is an important part of any Armed Services Blood Program blood drive. Navy Hospital Corpsman Class Jacklyn Davis routinely acts as this POC for the recurring blood drive that takes place every 56 days at United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command, a satellite facility to Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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