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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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TRICARE Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Oklahoma due to Severe Weather

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11/4/2024
TRICARE Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Oklahoma due to Severe Weather

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that temporary prescription refill waivers have been expanded for Oklahoma.

DHA Public Health Toxicologists Collaborate with VHA to Advance Dried Blood Spot Testing for Military Exposure Assessments

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11/4/2024
A significant barrier to improving health care for service members and veterans is the inability to determine whether a diagnosed medical condition is related to a previous exposure. Dried blood spot samples have many advantages over traditional blood-draw samples for monitoring exposure to hazardous materials. DBS are easy to collect and store, require minimal processing, are stable, and are better suited for exposure monitoring due to their ability to be collected on location at the same time as an expected exposure. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Steve Basso)

One of the challenges for Department of Defense public health experts in determining the impact of exposures on service members is identifying specific exposures and quantifying the exposure level that can lead to adverse health outcomes.

Surveillance Snapshot: Percent of Male and Female Cadets with Radiographically-Confirmed Bone Stress Injuries During Basic Cadet Training, U.S. Air Force Academy, 2022–2024

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11/1/2024
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Trends of Ischemic Heart Disease and Cerebrovascular Disease in Active Component Female Service Members, 2014–2023

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11/1/2024
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Report on trends of ischemic heart and cerebrovascular diseases in active component U.S. female service members, 2014–2023

Surveillance Snapshot: Incidence of Dog Bites Among Military Working Dog Handlers, 2012–2023

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11/1/2024
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Reportable Medical Events at Military Health System Facilities Through Week 40, Ending October 5, 2024

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11/1/2024
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Cold Weather Injuries Among the Active and Reserve Components of the U.S. Armed Forces, July 2019–June 2024

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11/1/2024
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Annual update of U.S. Armed Forces cold weather injuries published in MSMR

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 3 Oklahoma Counties due to Wildfires

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10/31/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 3 Oklahoma Counties due to Wildfires

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Oklahoma counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 9, 2024, due to the Euchee Creek and North Road Fires.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Departs Military Health System: "I am Enormously Proud of What We Have Accomplished Together"

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10/31/2024
Dr. Lester Martínez-López, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, and Seileen Mullen, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, chat about his time in his appointed position. Martinez retires from his position on Oct. 31. In the last interview before his retirement, he shares his experience, vision for the Military Health System, and his passion for enhancing warfighter health.

In his last interview before retiring on Oct. 31, 2024, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martínez-López emphasized the need for a robust Military Health System that prioritizes service members and their families.

Section 508 Accessibility Empowers Patients to Manage Care

Article
10/31/2024
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Defense Health Agency Section 508 digital accessibility and usability law update given by office program manager Ghoston.

Mental Health Holistically Integrates with Multiple Dimensions of Health to Support Readiness

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10/30/2024
Graphic of a soldier with different puzzle pieces

There are multiple dimensions of health that help maximize wellness and readiness for service members. As mental health impacts and is impacted by each of these dimensions, it is important to strive to practice multiple healthy behaviors.

Military Health System Leaders Talk Combat Care and Digital Health Transformation at AUSA Annual Meeting

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10/29/2024
Three Military Health System senior leaders on a panal

Military Health System leaders talk combat ready care at 2024 AUSA meeting.

Stay Healthy this Season: Vaccinate Against Flu, RSV, and COVID-19

Article
10/29/2024
Doctor giving a patient a shot

Even though respiratory illnesses can happen at any time of the year, fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people get them.

Feeling dizzy? Get Treated to Get Back in the Game

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10/24/2024
U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Lee (left), 59th Medical Wing audiologist, checks the ear of fellow audiologist Capt. Jacqueline Anderson at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, May 2, 2024.

While balance disorders can affect almost anyone, service members are at greater risk for certain types of inner ear damage that can affect balance.

Military Health System Using Mobile Apps for Warfighter Readiness

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10/24/2024
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Defense Health Agency Mobility creates and supports mobile apps that help increase the availability and access to services and information to increase warfighter readiness and the health and safety of their family members.

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