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Military Health System Conference a ‘Resounding Success’
The 2024 Military Health System Conference brought together over 2,100 health care professionals from the MHS, government leaders and members of industry for a week of learning, networking.
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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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Reserve Health Readiness Program is the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, program that provides Individual Medical Readiness (IMR), Dental Readiness, and deployment services to Active Duty and Reserve service members geographically remote from military treatment facilities. RHRP provides remote individual medical readiness for DOD service members beyond those available through military treatment facilities and organic capabilities. Learn more at www.health.mil/RHRP
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Two experts from the Defense Health Agency’s Hearing Center of Excellence recently updated military health providers on these developments during a briefing during the September 2023 Clinical Community Speaker Series, provided by the DHA Continuing Education Program Office. The series offers continuing education credits and helps ensure health care professionals actively treating military patients are afforded the latest in evidence-based professional development in order to improve health and build readiness across the Military Health System.
Gastroesophageal Reflux is a common condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults weekly. If you are experiencing acid reflux, make an appointment with your doctor to learn how to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Start your search for a doctor, here: www.tricare.mil/FindDoctor #GastroesophagealRefluxDiseaseAwareness
Do you know your complete #FamilyHealthHistory? If not, try collecting that information during your next #Thanksgiving holiday gathering. Share what you learn with your doctor so they can provide you and your family better care. More tips on acting on your family history from the CDC: www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory #HappyThanksgiving#NationalFamilyHealthHistoryDay #FamilyHistory
We recognize and honor the contributions and service of Native Americans who have supported the military medical community. Help us celebrate Indigenous peoples past and present by sharing our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth timeline. #NNAHM #MilitaryHealth
On International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we recognize the family and friends of those who have lost a loved one to suicide. There is no right way to grieve the loss of someone who dies by suicide. Your feelings are unique to you, and everyone grieves differently. Use these resources to help you navigate your feelings: www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/prevention-care/helping-you-and-your-family-survive-a-suicide/ #988 #ConnectToProtect #DefendYourMH
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!
Quitting smoking is not easy, but a smokefree life is possible, and there has never been a better time to try quitting than right now. Join thousands of other people from across the country for the #GreatAmericanSmokeout and get tobacco cessation support through @TRICARE. https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/TobaccoCessationServices
Happy Veterans Day!
Prevention, early detection, education, and lifestyle changes are important whether you’re at risk or have been diagnosed with diabetes. Learn how @TRICARE can help you live your healthiest life with diabetes through covered services and supplies. https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3311965/have-diabetes-check-supplies-services-tricare-covers
The Armed Services Blood Program helps ensure mission readiness for injured military personnel in need of blood and functions as the military’s only blood program. Aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the ASBP operates out of the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Blood Donor Center.
Some TRICARE beneficiaries may be eligible for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP. This program is managed by the Office of Personnel Management. If you're eligible, you can enroll in or change your dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season. Federal Benefits Open Season is from Nov. 13 – Dec. 11, 2023. Note that this open season is one day shorter than TRICARE Open Season. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/OpenSeason and BENEFEDS.com.
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