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Since 9/11, These 8 Military Medical Advancements are Saving Lives

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9/14/2021
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Derek Weida jokes with a physician during his prosthetic leg fitting at a prosthetics clinic in Las Vegas in April 2018.

Years of military conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan brought innovations that completely transformed the Military Health System's approach to combat casualty care. Here's a list of just a few ways military medicine has evolved in the two decades since the 9/11 attacks.

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Military Medical Researchers Honored For Commitment to Warfighters

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9/3/2021
Members of the COVID-19 Health Action Response for marines Team

The 2021 Military Health System Research Symposium awards honor excellence in medical warfighter-related research.

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DHA, NATO Collaborate to Achieve Military Medical Interoperability

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7/12/2021
Military personnel looking at a laptop screen

DHA collaborated with NATO and partner organizations for CWIX 2021 held in Poland, 7-25 June.

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Join Us!! Fifth Live Town Hall with Brig. Gen. Anita Fligge

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5/11/2021
Image of Brig Gen Anita Fligge, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Training and Chief Nursing Officer

Join us for the MHS' Fifth Live Town Hall with Brig. Gen. Anita Fligge

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Join Us!! Fourth COVID-19 Townhall Update with Lt. Col. Matthew T. Swingholm!

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4/27/2021
Fourth MHS Town Hall announcement with image of Lt. Col. Matthew T. Swingholm, discussing the Critical Need for Blood Donations, Wednesday, April 28 at 2 p.m. ET

Join us for the MHS' Fourth COVID-19 Townhall Update with Lt. Col. Matthew T. Swingholm

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At MHS pharmacies, every day is ‘Drug Take Back Day’

Article
4/22/2021
Photo of empty pill bottles

With National Drug Take Back Day on April 24, MHS pharmacists remind patrons of 24/7 options to dispose of prescription drugs.

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Sexual assault awareness and prevention a DHA, DOD priority

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4/16/2021
Infographic about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Sexual assault awareness and prevention is at the top of the Department of Defense’s priorities.

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Appenzeller emphasizes: Get COVID-19 vaccine, no matter where

Article
4/16/2021
Military personnel explaining forensic equipment

The DHA’s Combat Support assistant director had some direct and encouraging words about the military’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout to date.

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Projects test new approaches to improve health care quality, outcomes

Article
4/15/2021
Military health personnel wearing a face mask practicing a spinal rotation technique

Pilots and demonstrations allow TRICARE to develop and test innovative approaches and services.

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Join Us!! Third COVID-19 Townhall Update with Major General George Appenzeller!

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4/13/2021
MHS and Military OneSource COVID-19 Townhall, with Major General (Dr.) George N. Appenzeller. Wednesday, 14 April, 1 PM ET

Join us for the MHS' Third COVID-19 Townhall with Major General George Appenzeller

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DOD surpasses 2 million COVID-19 vaccines worldwide

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4/9/2021
Military health personnel wearing a face mask and a face shield giving the COVID-19 vaccine

The DOD hit the 2 million mark for vaccinations worldwide just a month after the 1 million milestone.

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Public health remains an integral part in the fight against COVID

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4/9/2021
Infographic featuring health personnel wearing face shields and mask with "National Public Health Week" across the top of the picture

The pandemic has highlighted a need to provide more advanced training on infection prevention and control.

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Children’s well-being contributes immeasurably to force readiness

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4/6/2021
Military personnel wearing face mask in the back of a truck

The Defense Health Agency joins in celebrating military children during Month of the Military Child, observed in April, and always.

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Intrepid Spirit Centers promote healing from traumatic brain injury

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3/30/2021
Military health personnel in physical therapy

Intrepid Spirit Centers help heal TBI service members’ brains with interdisciplinary program and model of care.

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DOD healthcare leaders give COVID-19 update, praise DHA personnel

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3/30/2021
Picture of Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr. Ronald Place providing a COVID-19 update at the Pentagon

Dr. Terry Adirim and Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place provide update on COVID-19 vaccination progress and offer thanks to MHS workers for their contributions.

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