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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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Before Natural Disasters Strike, Know Your TRICARE Benefits

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8/2/2023
Before Natural Disasters Strike, Know Your TRICARE Benefits

In case of a natural disaster, one of the most important preparations is to ensure you and your family have your prescription drugs and access to health care services. When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care.

Registries Deliver Valuable Data for Sensory Injury Research

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8/2/2023
Registries Deliver Valuable Data for Sensory Injury Research

DOD/VA hearing and vision injury databases help researchers advance health for service members and vets.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Okanogan County in Washington due to Eagle Bluff Fire

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8/1/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Okanogan County in Washington due to Eagle Bluff Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Okanogan County, Washington may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 10 due to Eagle Bluff Fire.

Surveillance Snapshot: Pseudofolliculitis barbae Cases in Active Component Service Members, 2000–2022

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8/1/2023
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This Surveillance Snapshot describes the frequency of Pseudofolliculitis barbae cases among active component service members of the U.S. military from 2000 through 2022.

Reportable Medical Events, Military Health System Facilities, Week 26, Ending July 1, 2023

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8/1/2023
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This monthly feature provides the most recent Reportable Medical Event data documented in the Disease Reporting System internet by health care providers and public health officials throughout the Military Health System.

Active Surveillance for Acute Respiratory Disease Detected No Outbreaks at Four U.S. Army Basic Training Installations in 2022

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8/1/2023
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This article presents the 2022 results of the active surveillance program for acute respiratory disease and Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus conducted by the Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen at the four Army installations responsible for basic combat training or one-station unit training. This ARD surveillance program rapidly monitors, detects, and responds to outbreaks among basic trainees while evaluating the appli­cation of force health protection measures such as chemoprophylaxis, vaccination, and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Case Report: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection Due to an Extensively Resistant Escherichia coli in a Returning Traveler

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8/1/2023
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This article presents the medical case report of a 76-year-old man who returned to the U.S. following overseas travel and was admitted at Hawai'i's Tri­pler Army Medical Center with a complicated urinary tract infection due to an extensively resistant strain of E. coli.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire

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7/31/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maricopa County, Arizona may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 7 due to the Diamond Fire.

Defense Health Agency Veterinary Services Protect Military Working Animals

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7/31/2023
U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Reed, officer in charge, Fort Belvoir Veterinary Medical Center, conducts a physical exam of Peti, a military working dog, while Eduardo Vazquez, K-9 handler, Provost Marshal Office, Security Battalion, holds him still at the Veterinary Medical Center on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 25, 2022. (US Marine Corps photo: Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar)

Veterinary Corps ensures the health, safety and mission readiness of military working animals.

New Assistant Director Johnson Supports DHA Digital Transformation

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7/27/2023
New Assistant Director Johnson Supports DHA Digital Transformation

Donald Johnson, the new Defense Health Agency assistant director support/component acquisition executive, has jumped full force into supporting DHA Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland’s vision for the Military Health System.

Therapy Dogs Ike and Sage Reduce Stress Aboard Ships

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7/27/2023
Therapy Dogs Ike and Sage Reduce Stress Aboard Ships

Therapy dogs aboard ship provide comfort and stress reduction in a pilot program run by the U.S. Navy.

Ask a Dog: Inside the Life of a Walter Reed Facility Dog

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7/26/2023
Ask a Dog: Inside the Life of a Walter Reed Facility Dog

The facility dog program at Walter Reed provides interactive care with innovative animal assisted interventions to help reduce stress and increase overall feelings of well-being.

Beat the Back-to-School Rush: TRICARE Preventive Health Checks for Kids

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7/25/2023
Beat the Back-to-School Rush: TRICARE Preventive Health Checks for Kids

Summer is a great time to take care of health checkups for your kids. Your child’s school likely requires students to get an annual health exam and be up to date on vaccines. With a new school year around the corner, don’t delay medical appointments for your kids.

Wounded Warriors and Facility Dogs: A Mutual Respect

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7/25/2023
Wounded Warriors and Facility Dogs: A Mutual Respect

Facility dogs have benefitted from the respect wounded warriors have for them and support mental health and wellness in patients across the Military Health System.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Klamath County in Oregon due to Golden Fire

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7/25/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Klamath County in Oregon due to Golden Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Klamath County, Oregon may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 1 due to the Golden Fire.

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Last Updated: July 11, 2023
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