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240130-D-UJ980-2007 Camp Pendleton, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2024) Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, director of the Defense Health Network Pacific Rim (DHNPR), provides remarks as a guest speaker at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton’s 10th anniversary celebration. Valdes, who is also the Commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, focused on the accomplishments of the military and civilian staff, commending them for the care they give our Sailors, Marines, and their families. The event was attended by several “plank owners,” a Navy term for individuals who were members of a ship’s crew at commissioning, and it ended with a traditional cake cutting. (DoD photo by Regena Kowitz/Released)
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While he was deployed, retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Victor Medina was in a vehicle that was hit by an explosive device. He sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that severely impaired some of his physical functions and ability to speak. Medina’s wife, Roxana Delgado, continued her pursuit of a Ph.D. in health sciences and became his caregiver. As they adjusted to a life neither one of them had imagined, their marriage became a new kind of partnership. Visit health.mil/brainhealth to learn about resources to prevent, recognize and recover from brain injury. It’s important to know that each brain injury is different. Not everyone with TBI experiences the same signs and symptoms -- this is why it's always a good idea to get checked out by a medical provider.
Dalton was on his way to his biggest challenge in his military career: Army Ranger School. He had been training for several months, running 20 miles per week, and working out three times a day. As he was setting up a TV in his room, he had a seizure and fell, hitting his head on the side of his bed — resulting in a concussion, or a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). He had never experienced a seizure before, so the experience was quite a shock. Visit health.mil/brainhealth to learn about resources to prevent, recognize and recover from brain injury. It’s important to know that each brain injury is different. Not everyone with TBI experiences the same signs and symptoms -- this is why it's always a good idea to get checked out by a medical provider.
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Micah Norgard spent 12 years as an infantryman, serving in a variety of roles and locations. But his biggest battle was in recognizing the cumulative effects of 21 potentially concussive event exposures and multiple undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries. In this video, Norgard discusses how after he left the military, he noticed physical changes, including slurred speech, along with other symptoms like changes in behavior, personality, and mood. But when he discovered yoga, he began to process all the trauma he had experienced throughout his military career, and eventually sought help. Visit health.mil/brainhealth for resources to help prevent, recognize and recover from brain injury. It’s important to know that each brain injury is unique; not everyone who has experienced TBI shows the same signs and symptoms. That’s why it's always important to get checked out by a medical provider.
See what DHA’s Virtual Education Center, or VEC, an online patient education tool promoting increased patient engagement and health has to offer our medical providers.
Army veteran Beth King was on a routine mission when her helicopter was struck by an RPG, ultimately resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this video, Beth shares the impact of her TBI and how she discovered her new passion along the way. Visit health.mil/brainhealth to learn about resources to prevent, recognize and recover from brain injury. It’s important to know that each brain injury is different. Not everyone with TBI experiences the same signs and symptoms -- this is why it's always a good idea to get checked out by a medical provider.
In a deployed environment, medical services surface as the guardians of readiness. Beyond healing wounds, these services fortify the resilience of forces and are a critical component in military preparedness. That’s why a team comprised of dental and optometry specialists traveled to provide dental and optometry care for service members within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
The FIT Bowl is one the most anticipated events every year during the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting. During the most recent bowl, which celebrated its 32nd anniversary, fellows from Walter Reed walked away with the first-place trophy in the fast-paced, fun “College Bowl” style game contested before a live, enthusiastic audience.
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The Air Force and 66th Medical Squadron celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating the week of Jan. 22-26 as BSC Appreciation Week.
They came from Urgent Care Clinic, Family Medicine Department, the Main Operating Room and elsewhere, including the command suite. All were welcomed participants at Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Nurse Corps Skills Sustainment Fair – billed as a nursing fair for nurses by nurses - held over a two-day period in mid-January 2024.
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth welcomed representatives from J&J Worldwide Services, a facilities services government contractor, for an OR construction project groundbreaking ceremony, Jan. 18.
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