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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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Meet Tripler's Intervention Prevention and Control Team

Article Around MHS
12/18/2023
TAMC’s IPaC team currently consists of four members: Emily E. Heenan, chief of Infection Prevention and Control; Michael J. Schweikert II, hospital epidemiologist; Han Ha Youn, Infection and control specialist; and Andrew “Drew” Tang, infection control specialist. Each team member is relatively new, joining the hospital staff within the last year.

The IPaC team at Tripler Army Medical Center monitors military health system data for infectious diseases affecting Oahu’s military population, potentially detracting from force readiness. The team focuses on identifying potential clusters of infection outbreaks.

Walter Reed’s Department of Pediatrics Wins Multiple Awards at 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Article Around MHS
12/18/2023
Walter Reed’s Department of Pediatrics provides patient-focused medical care from infancy through all stages of adolescence, championing pediatric wellness and nutrition by hosting a Healthy Habits Support Group to combat childhood obesity.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces that ten current residents, fellows, faculty, and alums received awards at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference recently held in Washington, D.C.

Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Doctors Share a Love of Caring for Beneficiaries

Article Around MHS
12/18/2023
Army Maj. (Dr.) Saira Ahmed, Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Shaprina Williams and Dr. Harshita Saxena are the trio of physicians who lead the charge in providing care the patients in the AYA clinic.

If there is a common thread that runs through the physicians who practice in the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine Clinic at Walter Reed, it’s a love and passion for the care of youth.

Defense Health Network, Medical Readiness Command, West Leverage Resources to Improve Patient Care

Article Around MHS
12/18/2023
 Staff Sgt. Adolfo Uribe, outpatient pulmonary services noncommissioned officer in charge for William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas conducts a pulmonary functions test on Jen'et Celestine Dec. 11 at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson, Louisiana. (Photo: Jean Graves)

William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas answered the call for assistance by providing two respiratory specialists, Staff Sgt. Adolfo Uribe, and Sgt. Christopher Allen to support patient care at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

Highlighting Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Power of Morale Visits at Walter Reed

Article Around MHS
12/18/2023
A highlight of recent visits includes appearances by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and team members from both the Washington Capitals and the Washington Commanders, all contributing to uplifting the spirits of wounded warriors, patients, and staff at Walter Reed.

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center remains an advocate for raising awareness.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 13 Kentucky and Tennessee Counties due to Tornado

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12/15/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 13 Kentucky and Tennessee Counties due to Tornado

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 13 Kentucky and Tennessee counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 21, 2023, due to the tornado.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Three Alabama Counties due to Tornado

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12/15/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Three Alabama Counties due to Tornado

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Alabama counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 21, 2023, due to the tornado.

Department of Defense Taking Action with Warfighter Brain Health Initiative

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12/15/2023
Department of Defense Taking Action with Warfighter Brain Health Initiative

"A top priority for the DOD is taking care of our people,” said Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. “This priority includes promoting brain health and countering traumatic brain injury in all its forms. As the military community’s understanding of brain health has evolved over the years, the Department’s senior leaders recognized the need to develop a department-wide comprehensive strategy and plan to address these issues.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Tillamook County in Oregon due to Flooding and Landslides

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12/15/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Tillamook County in Oregon due to Flooding and Landslides

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Tillamook County in Oregon may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 24, 2023, due to flooding and landslides.

Passing the Guidon: A Ceremony of Leadership Transition at Uniformed Services University's Change of Command

Article Around MHS
12/15/2023
Uniformed Services University's Brigade Commander U.S. Army Col. Patrick Donahue relinquished command to U.S. Army Col. Albert Kinkead on Dec. 1, 2023, at the change of command ceremony in the university's Rice Hall. (Photo by Tom Balfour/Uniformed Services University)

Uniformed Services University's Brigade Commander U.S. Army Col. Patrick Donahue passes the guidon to U.S. Army Col. Albert Kinkead, symbolizing a change of command and celebrating Donahue's distinguished 30-year career, as the university looks forward to a new chapter under Kinkead's leadership.

Q&A: How Does TRICARE For Life Work With Medicare?

Article
12/14/2023
Q&A: How Does TRICARE For Life Work With Medicare?

Will you be eligible for Medicare soon? You may have questions about the different parts of Medicare and how they interact with TRICARE For Life.

Health Care Training Symposium Attendees Discuss the ‘Battlefield of the Future’

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12/14/2023
Health Care Training Symposium Attendees Discuss the ‘Battlefield of the Future’

Medical personnel, soldiers, and civilians who provide care to U.S. forces in the Republic of Korea attended the 73rd annual 38th Parallel Healthcare Training Symposium at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Nov. 6 - 8, where they earned continuing education credits while receiving valuable professional development.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Marks Designation of the First U.S. Navy-Led Level II Trauma Center

Article Around MHS
12/14/2023
From the left, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Matthew Case, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic; Lisa Lucas-Burke, vice mayor, City of Portsmouth’ Surgeon General of the Navy Rear Adm. Darin Via; Dr. Michael Malanoski, deputy director, Defense Health Agency; U.S. Navy Capt. Shelley Perkins, deputy commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic; and U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Feldman, commanding officer, Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command Portsmouth, cut a ribbon during a trauma center ribbon cutting ceremony in front of NMCP’s emergency room entrance on Dec. 8.  (Photo: U.S. Navy Mass Comm. Spec. 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the designation of the medical center as a Level II Trauma Center, Dec. 8, 2023.

The Korean War Battle of Chosin, How Military Medics Saved the ‘Chosin Frozen’

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12/14/2023
Exhausted and frostbitten U.S. Marines on the road South of Hagaru-ri, December 1950, waiting for a roadblock to be cleared during the Chosin Reservoir campaign November to December 1950. More than 8,000 men suffered frostbite in the subzero conditions, but new treatments and rapid transport to care saved many of their limbs from amputation. (From the Oliver P. Smith Collection, U.S. Marine Corps Archives and Special Collections)

Survivors of the Chosin Reservoir battle in the Korean War are known as the “Chosin Frozen” or “Chosin Few,” whose quick transport to healthcare and new treatments saved many of their limbs from being amputated wholly.

DHA Minute on DHA Advancement

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12/12/2023
DHA Minute on DHA Advancement

The latest DHA Minute provides an update to the workforce on DHA Advancement and how it will improve the organization’s agility and alignment to better support its mission and partnership with the Service medical departments. It also describes the new communication flow to and from the field through the Defense Health Support Activity led by U.S. Army Col. Tawanna McGhee.

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