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‘Support, Sustain, and Strengthen’ Military Health Care, Says Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara shares his personal commitment to military health, his vision for and future of the Military Health System, and the significance of military readiness.
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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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For Gavin Wente, the comptroller for Navy Medicine Forces Atlantic (NMFL), a lifetime of service has always been about one mission--saving lives. From his early days as a lifeguard on the beaches of Myrtle Beach, to search and rescue missions in the Coast Guard, and now ensuring Navy Medicine has the resources to keep war fighters healthy and ready.
Health care directly affects mission readiness, said Darin Selnick, the official performing the duties of undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
The 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron's psychological readiness team plays a crucial role in maintaining Airmen’s mental health, resilience, and mission readiness.
Historically, battles are won by the side that carries momentum throughout the fight. Taking casualties can stop that momentum in its tracks. In Alaska, those tracks are complicated by extreme cold, ice and snow, making casualty care in arctic environments challenging in the heat of combat.
There is an old saying that goes “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” So, what happens when a “fortune” becomes a diagnostic imaging technologist? He uses skill, technology, and teamwork to play a critical role in keeping service members ready for duty by identifying injuries and aiding in their treatment.
Advisors from Force Package 25-1 Europe continue making a significant impact with their NATO allies and partners. During a recent training event, the 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade Advisors led a Role 1 medical training exercise with soldiers from North Macedonia’s armed forces.
The Department of Medicine Nephrology Service at Womack Army Medical Center are pushing the limits of what can be done to treat dialysis patients in a field environment. This unprecedented project could save the lives of soldiers during combat or civilians stricken by natural disasters who are suffering from renal failure.
Military Health System announces 20 winners of the annual MHS Communications Awards, recognizing categories including writing, photography, storytelling, and video.
Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria will soon be processed for separation by their respective services, according to a new policy memorandum from the Defense Department's Office of Personnel and Readiness.
Airmen from the 8th Medical Group completed expeditionary medical support health response team, known as EMEDS HRT, training on Feb. 13. EMEDS are modular, scalable, rapid-response medical packages that can be used in humanitarian, wartime, or response efforts, and training focused on tent setup and equipment checks.
Hitting the ground running, recently appointed Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara visited three military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region last week.
Thirty-five Air National Guard and 10 Reserve component airmen executed a surge initiative to address severe backlogs at military entrance processing stations across the United States throughout 2024.
The 459th Airlift Squadron, 374th Medical Group, and Naval Hospital Yokosuka collaborated for casualty evacuation training at Yokota Air Base on Feb. 20. The training focused on emergency airlift support via UH-1N Huey during certain medical situations, testing both squadrons’ response to potential real-world scenarios.
MSMR Surveillance Snapshot on mid-season influenza vaccine effectiveness against laboratory-confirmed ambulatory influenza cases among active component U.S. service members, from December 1, 2024 through February 8, 2025.
2024 annual review of MSMR regular feature on reportable medical events at Military Health System facilities.
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