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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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Happy Birthday, DHA! Director Reflects on Eight Years of Progress

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10/1/2021
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Oct. 1 marked the 8th anniversary of the founding of the Defense Health Agency, the U.S. military’s only medical combat support agency. Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place said the evolution, growth and success the agency has experienced since also comes with greater expectations, greater demand and ever-increasing responsibility going forward.

Update: Cold Weather Injuries, Active and Reserve Components, U.S. Armed Forces, July 2016–June 2020

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10/1/2021
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Yes, You Can Still Get Old Medical Records after MHS GENESIS Transition

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10/1/2021
Image of the back of a man scanning IT equioment

As the Military Health System rolls out a standardized electronic health record, MHS GENESIS, across all Defense Health Agency-managed military medical treatment facilities, legacy patient records are kept in the Joint Longitudinal Viewer application.

Surveillance Snapshot: History of COVID-19 Vaccination Among Air Force Recruits Arriving at Basic Training, March 2–June 15, 2021

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10/1/2021
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Brief Report: The Challenge of Interpreting Repeated Positive Tests for SARS-CoV-2 Among Military Service Members, Fort Jackson, SC, 2020–2021

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10/1/2021
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COVID-19 Booster Shots are Now Available – What You Need to Know

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9/30/2021
Containers of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Each vial contains six doses for vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.

Booster shots are now recommended for millions of people – but many others will have to wait for additional approvals.

DHA’s Mobile Apps Can Help You with Overall Wellness

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9/30/2021
A smartphone user using the DHA's Air Force MissionFit app

Healthcare and wellness apps developed by the DHA are proliferating.

Five ways to manage chronic pain for military wellness

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9/30/2021
Military personnel fighting through the pain after a 12 mile ruck march

Ways to manage chronic pain for military wellness

Back from the Brink: One Marine's Recovery from Suicidal Thoughts

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9/29/2021
Portrait photo of John Peck

After suffering a TBI in Iraq and losing all four limbs in Afghanistan, Marine Sgt. John Peck talks about his own experience and the differences in the ways in which individuals deal with traumatic life events.

Myths & facts about the vax - debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

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9/29/2021
Myths and facts about the vax

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

Opioid Prescriptions Decline Across the Military Health System

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9/28/2021
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Opioid prescriptions have declined in MHS since 2017

MHS and MOS Town Hall To Your Health: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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9/28/2021
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MHS and Military One Source presents a discussion with Dr. Tim Hoyt about Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

Concussion Linked to Depression, Anxiety and PTSD, Studies Show

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9/28/2021
Picture of blast waves during an explosion

A clear link between blast-related concussions and mental health symptoms like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is shown in a series of recent studies.

MHS GENESIS: Coming Soon to a Hawaii MTF Near You

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9/24/2021
A naval doctor works on the new MHS GENESIS EHR.

Wave TRIPLER to go-live in Hawaii.

Stories of Values: DHA Honors the Service of Hispanic Americans

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9/24/2021
During Hispanic Heritage Month the DHA honored the Hispanic Americans who serve our nation with an observance called, “Values that Strengthen the Union.”

The Defense Health Agency held an observance honoring the cultural values that Hispanic Americans contribute to our national culture.

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