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Paralympic Medalist and Former Navy SEAL Shares Personal Story of How Military Health System Saved His Life
Paralympic medalist and former Navy SEAL Dan Cnossen captivated nearly 2,000 attendees at this year’s Military Health System Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, with his personal story about recovering from emotional and physical trauma, thanks to the Military Health System.
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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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Knowing the symptoms of COVID-19/RSV/Flu will help your medical treatment
For 70 years, voluntary donations have allowed the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) to source and deliver safe and effective blood products to warfighters at the edges of the battlefield and to their families all around the world. The ASBP is forever grateful for the selfless support that donors have shown over the decades.
The contract to build the largest U.S. hospital outside the United States has been signed, marking a significant step forward in progressing the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center Replacement (ROBMCR) project.
Top health leaders talk about the recent spike in COVID-19 infections and the impact on the military community.
From Overweight to Fit: Experts Advice
The Defense Health Agency held an observance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was a man committed to nonviolent action for social change.
It can be tough enough to fight your own cravings and busy schedule, but it can be even harder when you throw family, friends, and social outings into the mix. So how can you stick to your meal plan, even when you’re not dining alone? The key is planning ahead, asking for support, and taking it one step at a time.
Many female service members and their beneficiaries want control of their bodies’ menstrual cycles for a variety of reasons, including military readiness. At medical centers, hospitals, and clinics around the world, the Military Health System provides education, counseling, and access to birth control. The military offers a variety of methods or products so women can choose the best birth control for their unique needs.
Losing even a little weight now can have a major impact on your health and quality of life. This long list of benefits might help motivate you to adjust your habits to achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Despite the hardships, 2021 was a year of great achievements for DHA, including the successful rollout of the new electronic health record MHS GENESIS.
The Armed Services Blood Program and civilian centers nationwide are low on blood. Make it your new year's resolution to donate today.
Modernizations set in motion in 2021 will optimize care and sharing of medical resources across services and the entire MHS, says U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Tracy Farrill.
Hernandez, a Marine Corps spouse and mother of five, is BAMC’s first patient to give birth while on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
How citrus fruits quelled the scourge of scurvy.
Abstracts for this year's Military Health System Research Symposium, with the theme "Optimizing Readiness – The Power of Military Medical Research," are due by Feb. 16.
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