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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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The FEHRM Expands the Joint Health Information Exchange

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9/13/2023
The FEHRM Expands the Joint Health Information Exchange

In August 2023, the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization office expanded its joint health information exchange to include participation in Carequality, a framework enabling health data sharing between and among networks.

International Red Cross Medal Awarded to Team Yokota Nurse

Article Around MHS
9/13/2023
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandi Branch, 374th Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic flight commander, is one of 37 people from 22 countries that received the Florence Nightingale Medal from the International Red Cross, the highest recognition of distinctive medical service a nurse can be awarded, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Aug. 7, 2023. Branch was recognized for her efforts in Afghanistan working with the Red Crescent, a Red Cross affiliate, and for her efforts in medical education. (Graphic: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandi Branch, 374th Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic flight commander, is one of only 37 people from 22 countries that received the Florence Nightingale Medal this year from the International Red Cross—the highest recognition of medical service a nurse can be awarded for extraordinary courage, devotion, service, and spirit to care for those in need.

U.S. Air Force Academy 10th Medical Group Rustles up Win at Medic Rodeo

Article Around MHS
9/12/2023
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s 10th Medical Group bucked the competition to take home first place at the 2023 Medic Rodeo competition at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Aug. 21-25. Pictured from left to right; Master Sgt. Albert Santoscoy, the Cadet Medicine Plans and Operations Section chief; Senior Airman Olivia Beckner, a diagnostic imaging technician with the 10th Surgical Operations Squadron; Staff Sgt. Jessica Plooy, a medical technician with the 10th OMRS; and Capt. Sean Bundles, a Cadet Clinic administrator with the 10th Medical Group. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Drew Cyburt)

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s 10th Medical Group bucked the competition to take home first place at the 2023 Medic Rodeo competition at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Aug. 21-25.

A Profile in Courage: Former Marine Shares Her Breast Cancer Survivor Story

Article Around MHS
9/11/2023
Stephanie Bowens, a former Marine, cancer survivor, and nursing administrator, contemplates her day at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, preparing for an upcoming breast reconstruction surgery. (Photo: Ricardo Reyes-Guevara, Walter Reed Military Medical Center)

Former Marine Stephanie Bowens stands quietly in the nerve center of Walter Reed Military Medical Center’s nurse administration office, gathering her thoughts before coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, and fostering camaraderie among her talented teammates. It’s the perfect position for a creative, energetic, and organized leader who confidently overcomes barriers that might sideline others.

Civil Air Patrol Operation Pulse Lift Supports Armed Services Blood Program Cadet Summer Training Blood Drives

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9/11/2023
Civil Air Patrol Operation Pulse Lift supports ASBP Cadet Summer Training Blood Drives

The Civil Air Patrol Kentucky Wing helped support the Armed Services Blood Program blood drives that took place during Cadet Summer Training in Fort Knox, Kentucky, from July and August 2023. The ASBP has held blood drives during CST for more than a decade.

Defense Health Agency Using Virtual Tools to Enhance Health Care

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9/11/2023
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brendt Feldt, a surgeon at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, conducts a virtual health appointment via synchronous video, April 7, 2020. In a session at the Defense Health Information Technology Symposium, key experts in health care IT discussed how leveraging technology, such as MHS Video Connect, can better connect patients and providers. (Photo: Marcy Sanchez)

MHS Video Connect is the primary digital health platform used by the DHA. The platform is a web-based platform that enable digital healthcare delivery between providers and patients. It can be operated on mobile or stationary devices in a place that is convenient for the patient and provider. It is also integrated into MHS GENESIS, providing a seamless source of information for the provider.

Military Medical Librarians Critical to Improving Health for Patients

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9/8/2023
Military Medical Librarians Critical to Improving Health for Patients

The new Military Health System Medical Library portal leads to extensive resources to help clinicians with the most up-to-date, evidence-based data for their patient care.

‘Harry Bluff’ and the Curious Origin of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Article Around MHS
9/8/2023
The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery was established on Aug. 31, 1842, by a Navy appropriations bill passed by Congress. (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery)

As Bureau of Medicine and Surgery celebrates its 181st anniversary on Aug. 31, learn about the curious origin of the forgotten Navy bureau system. On this date in 1842, Congress passed a Navy appropriations bill establishing five bureaus to oversee Navy Yards and Docks; Construction, Equipment, and Repair; Provisions and Clothing; Ordnance and Hydrography; and Medicine and Surgery. Today, of the original five bureaus, only BUMED remains.

Hicks Underscores DOD's Commitment to Suicide Prevention

Article Around MHS
9/8/2023
Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st Missile Wing vice commander, holds a sign reading, “You Matter” for Airmen entering the installation Sept. 9, 2022 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. This was part of the third annual Signs of Hope event during Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney)

The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said today as she recognized the people behind DOD's suicide prevention efforts.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Lee

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9/7/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Lee

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 17, 2023, due to Tropical Storm Lee.

Dog Jog for Life: Unlocking the Power of Pets in Suicide Prevention

Article Around MHS
9/7/2023
For Suicide Prevention Month, emphasize the importance of escorting individuals in need to the best available help, ensuring they receive the assistance they require. However, in our efforts to support human lives, we sometimes overlook a remarkable source of solace and strength—our pets.  (Photo By Russell Jordan)

A U.S. Army public affairs officer highlights the importance of dogs in mental health while promoting "Dog Jog for Life," an event that embodies the spirit of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz. “Our dogs often understand our moods better than we do ourselves. They offer us empathy, share in our joys, and stand by us during our darkest days. Our connection with them is unwavering.”

DHA Has Assessment Tool for Sudden, Unexplained Sensory Events

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9/7/2023
DHA Has Assessment Tool for Sudden, Unexplained Sensory Events

Sudden brain symptoms need to be evaluated quickly, and might be an anomalous health incident, otherwise known as Havana syndrome.

TRICARE Tips to Protect Your Teeth in a Dental Emergency

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9/6/2023
TRICARE Tips to Protect Your Teeth in a Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Fortunately, the TRICARE Dental Program covers emergency dental care. You’ll pay no cost-share for emergency dental services regardless of your pay grade or location. But there are still steps you may need to take to ensure your teeth and gums stay protected in an emergency.

‘STEM Kid’ Roots Grow from Family Tree

Article Around MHS
9/5/2023
Kavan Paul speaks with a visitor to the Holistic Health and Fitness exhibit booth as part of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity’s display during the Military Health System Research Symposium, Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 16, 2023. (Photo by T. T. Parish)

At the intersection of military medical technology development, academia, and industry sits the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity. No other venue gives so bright a spotlight on that convergence than the recent Military Health System Research Symposium, hosted by the Defense Health Agency each year in Kissimmee, Florida.

Interventional Radiology Saves Lives with a Minimal Invasive Treatment

Article Around MHS
9/5/2023
The Womack Army Medical Center team implements new lifesaving techniques using interventional radiology. (Left to right) IR technologist, Timmothy Baker, and Anthony Buckmon, Natascha Faircloth, IR nurse supervisor, U.S. Army Col. Kirk Russell, interventional radiologist, and Tammy Wasserman, IR tech. (Photo by Keisha Frith)

When patients come to Womack Army Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, the trauma team comes together with the best lifesaving techniques. Interventional radiology continues to play an important role in saving lives at this level III trauma center.

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