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Nine Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced today that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality care and transparency.
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Mental illness affects everyone, whether directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Don’t wait to make your mental health a priority. Seeking help is a sign of strength. Find resources at: www.health.mil/MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #DefendYourMH
Physical therapists can help restore, maintain, and promote optimum physical function, as well as improve wellness and quality of life as it relates to each patient’s needs. Learn more about your @TRICARE coverage for physical therapy: www.tricare.mil/PhysicalTherapy
Have your checked your meds lately? An annual medication review is an important part of your holistic health. Bring your prescriptions to your pharmacist so they can help you dispose of expired medications, update prescription instructions (as necessary), identify dangerous interactions, and offer alternative options if a better one is now available. #CheckYourMeds #NationalCheckYourMedsDay #NCYMD #Pharmacy
Early detection is vital in the fight against breast cancer. Check your breasts regularly for lumps or other changes, and schedule your mammogram through @TRICARE today. www.tricare.mil/Mammograms #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives
#DYK: The most common cause of eye injuries among active duty service members is from playing sports and other off-duty activities? Most injuries usually involve being struck in the eye by another person or object. You can avoid these injuries by wearing eye protection appropriate for the activity, like safety glasses or goggles. For more about eye injuries and protection, visit: vce.health.mil/Eye-Injury-Prevention-and-Response #EyeInjuryPreventionMonth #ShieldsSaveSight
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#DYK: The most common cause of eye injuries among active-duty service members is from playing sports and other off-duty activities? Most injuries usually involve being struck in the eye by another person or object. You can avoid these injuries by wearing eye protection appropriate for the activity, like safety glasses or goggles. For more about eye injuries and protection, visit: vce.health.mil/Eye-Injury-Prevention-and-Response #EyeInjuryPreventionMonth #ShieldsSaveSight
Service members can prevent hearing loss by wearing protective gear like earplugs, noise muffs, noise-attenuating helmets, and other devices. Check with your Hearing Conservation Program manager or audiologist about which protective device is best for your job and environment. For more about HPDs visit: hearing.health.mil/Prevention/Hearing-Protection-Devices #AudiologyAwarenessMonth #Hear4Life
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