Military Health System

TBI—The Female Experience

Join the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence for an exploration of the unique ways in which brain injury manifests in the female population at the next Quarterly Education Series virtual event. Etiology, symptomatology, and diagnosis can be nuanced and have long gone unstudied in women. Experts will discuss a new wave of research, clinical support, and barriers for females with TBI. TBICoE's QES is an enterprise-wide learning opportunity for Military Health System stakeholders.

ABA Maximum Allowed Rates Effective May 1, 2023

Immunization Tool Kit (ITK) Ordering Instructions

Detailed instructions for ordering a printed copy of the Ninth Edition of the Immunization Tool Kit.

DHA Small Business Forecast FY23

DHA Fiscal Year 2023 Small Business Forecast

DHA Long Range Acquisition Forecast 2023

This listing is DHA’s long range forecast of upcoming business opportunities as of March 2023.

TBICoE Research Review: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

The purpose of this Research Review is to summarize current peer-reviewed scientific literature and expert assessment regarding the pathology, genetic pre-disposition, causes, clinical manifestations, and neuroimaging of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Back to School: A Guide to Academic Success After Traumatic Brain Injury

Back to School: A Guide to Academic Success After Traumatic Brain Injury is a free resource, developed by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence that is tailored to help service members and veterans who have sustained a TBI and are pursuing higher education. Those who have sustained a TBI may face unique challenges, and this guide provides information and resources on how to navigate higher education while still prioritizing brain health care.

INFORMATION PAPER: The Impact of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on the Autonomic Nervous System

The purpose of this information paper by TBICoE is to provide a general overview of the current evidence related to the impact of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This paper will focus on heart rate variability (HRV), pupillary light reflex (PLR), and hyperhidrosis within the military and civilian populations.

Vaccine Bin Label Examples

Sample labels for organizing vaccines into bins for proper storage.

Chronic Pain Management: A Patient’s Guide

Fast facts about chronic pain

Frequently Asked Questions about Medicolegal Examinations

DHA Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility Ceremony Program

Downloadable event program for the DHA Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Responsibility Ceremony on March 10, 2023.

Guidelines for the Collection and Shipment of Toxicology Specimens

Guidelines for collection, handling, packaging, and shipping of non-fatal aircraft, ground and ship (sea) mishaps, ground and ship (sea) accidents involving fatalities, select autopsies of military or Federal significance, biological specimens from criminal investigations, blood alcohol and drug tests, fitness-for-duty inquiries and selected forensic cases of national interest.

Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Communications Toolkit

The purpose of this toolkit is to enable communicators at military hospitals and clinics, as well as other organizations, to: •Share consistent Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry messaging and informational resources with service members and health care providers •Educate service members about the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry eligibility criteria •Encourage eligible service members to participate in the registry •Incorporate the enclosed messaging and outreach products into newsletters, social media campaigns, events, and more

Intrepid Voices Newsletter March 2023

Intrepid Voices Newsletter, March 2023 is a product of the Defense Intrepid Network for TBI and Brain Injury.