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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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Dec. 1, 2024

Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 and Kidney Events in U.S. Active Component Service Members, March 1, 2020–September 30, 2022

This study assessed the incidence and incidence rate ratio of selected kidney events among U.S. active component service members that occurred from 31 days to six months after a COVID-19 test. Early evidence suggests that COVID-19 is linked to kidney-related events in older and hospitalized patients but has not been examined among a younger, healthy ...

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Nov. 27, 2024

Veteran Experiencing Vision Loss Finds New Hope Through Blind Rehabilitation Center

For help dealing with the emotional challenges of his vision loss, as well as the daily physical challenges he faced, veteran Charles Alewine, was referred to the Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach, California. The BRC offered him the support system he desperately needed.

For help dealing with the emotional challenges of his vision loss, as well as the daily physical challenges he faced, veteran Charles Alewine, was referred to the Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach, California. The BRC offered him the support system he desperately needed.

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Nov. 26, 2024

TRICARE Open Season: Understanding Who’s Eligible

TRICARE Open Season: Understanding Who’s Eligible

It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.

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Nov. 20, 2024

TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees

TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees

TRICARE has recently expanded its hearing aid coverage to include eligible children of retired service members. This new coverage results from a new statute. It aims to improve access to life-changing medical technology and help eligible children of retired service members get the hearing aids they need.

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Nov. 14, 2024

Global Emerging Infections Surveillance Capability Highlighted In Supplemental Issue of Emerging Infectious Disease Journal

The Defense Health Agency-Public Health Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the release of a global emerging infectious disease supplement for the November 2024 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

The Defense Health Agency-Public Health Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division’s Global Emerging Infections Surveillance program partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the release of a global emerging infectious disease supplement for the November 2024 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

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