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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Aug. 26, 2024
Capt. Patrick Fitzpatrick was relieved by Capt. Karla M. Lepore during an official ceremony at Naval Undersea Warfare Center auditorium, proceeded by his retirement after 32 years of active duty service.
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Aug. 26, 2024
A recent life change led one Navy couple to make a big decision that changed the dynamics of their family forever.
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Aug. 26, 2024
U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka hosted a nursing student exchange with Yokohama City University at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Aug 7th to strengthen medical partnerships with their host nation counterparts.
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Aug. 26, 2024
The strength of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point is in the Physical Therapy Department.
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Aug. 26, 2024
Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker assumed duties as commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Fort Leavenworth, and director, Munson Army Health Center, from Col. Michael Shane Mendenhall during a change of command ceremony on Fort Leavenworth, Aug. 16, 2024.
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Aug. 26, 2024
Recently, staff at Weed Army Community Hospital were introduced to one of the most advanced and realistic medical training tools available: the Cut Suit.
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Aug. 26, 2024
Hold the press! For the first time in a long time, the Branch Health Clinic of U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Yokosuka aboard Fleet Activities Chinhae has a full-time dentist. Lieutenant Ryan Twaddle recently arrived here to attend to the dental needs of the base.
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Aug. 23, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 28 Pennsylvania counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 30, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Debby.
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Aug. 23, 2024
The 2024 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium kicked off in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 20 with Pat Flanders, chief information officer for the Defense Health Agency, touching on the Department of Defense’s efforts to modernize the health care system, enterprise intelligence and data solutions, the DHA’s Digital Front Door, and IT modernization.
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Aug. 23, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Hawaii County, Hawaii, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 2, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Hone.
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Aug. 23, 2024
The dedication to service of three Armed Forces Medical Examiner System members at Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware, shows their commitment to something greater than themselves—both within the walls of their workplace and outside in the communities they serve. Three examples of this selflessness are Kenton Ellis, logistics warehouse ...
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Aug. 22, 2024
Do you have a new prescription you need to fill? Or maybe you’ve been taking the same drug for years. Knowing these TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms can help you get the medications you need at the right price.
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Aug. 22, 2024
Cannon Air Force Base hosted the 2024 U.S. Air Force Medic Rodeo. The objectives directly related to the service-wide Medic-X strategic initiative that drives proficiency in 52 skills for every U.S. Air Force medic—including those not directly involved in patient care. These skills are especially critical to ensure the readiness of the U.S. Air Force ...
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Aug. 22, 2024
The Army Recovery Care Program, formerly Warrior Care and Transition, was a beacon of hope thirteen years ago for Retired U.S. Army 1st Lt. Cameron Kerr, who was injured in an explosion while deployed that would eventually lead to a left leg below-the-knee amputation. The program that helped Kerr recover and overcome is where he now works.
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Aug. 22, 2024
The Botswana Defence Force, in partnership with the Mahalapye District Health Management Team, conducted an impactful medical civic action program to deliver care in rural communities. The effort was held in conjunction with exercise Southern Accord, a military training exercise executed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa.
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