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New Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs: ‘We’re a Force Multiplier for the Warfighter’
As the new Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara describes how the Military Health System is a force multiplier for the warfighter.
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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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The Army Public Health Nursing team of the Fort Cavazos Department of Public Health and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is working hard to raise awareness to support the prevention and spread of diseases like measles and provide the Central Texas community with critical information for protection.
The 65th Medical Brigade's Pacific Medics spearheaded teams from across Korea and successfully conducted Eighth Army's Freedom Lift 25-1, a large-scale medical evacuation training exercise across multiple locations in the Republic of Korea.
A sense of urgency emboldens their movement as they trudge through the muddy waters to reach their wounded. Amid exhaustion and upheaval, these service members come alive. Operation Blue Horizon is a U.S. Navy Reserve-led joint-service exercise that allows medical personnel to hone their critical medical care skills while under pressure.
Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, visited U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay to engage with leadership and staff on Feb. 27, 2025.
Peace through strength—one of the Defense Department's basic tenets—is partially achieved through readiness. A ready, focused force isn't possible without the crucial medical care offered to warfighters to ensure they're equipped for any fight that might come.
Naval Medical Forces Pacific recently hosted the Operational Medicine Health Informatics Advisory Group for Fleet, Navy Medicine, and Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems program leaders who showcased an innovative operational medicine system poised to transform Expeditionary Medicine capabilities and enhance the effectiveness of medical forces.
The Uniformed Services University Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research spearheaded the Bionics for Veterans Advanced Surgical Training in Rome, uniting military and civilian medical professionals from Europe and the U.S. to advance limb restoration techniques, enhance care for wounded warriors, and strengthen international partnerships in military medicine.
The Air Force Medical Command achieved its initial operational capability on March 12, 2025, marking the activation or establishment of the Department of U.S. Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit headquarters, two intermediate medical readiness commands, and six of seven medical wings.
March is Brain Injury Month and one Expeditionary Medical Facility- Mike service member has shown resiliency through her experience.
Due to a lack of burn beds and trained personnel, mass casualty events involving burns could pose challenges for critical care physicians. Researchers at the Institute of Surgical Research Organ Support and Automation Technologies team, known as CRT3, and the ISR Clinical Burn Center are investigating the use of mixed reality tools to reduce morbidity and mortality on the battlefield.
The Navy is looking at the future of warfare and with solutions of how to treat wounded are being explored.
As a leading Army Medical Treatment Facility, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has long provided outstanding healthcare to service members, their families, and veterans. This commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to the vital education and training of our next generation of highly skilled resident professionals in the Family Medicine Residency Program.
USU-Walter Reed surgical team earns national recognition for exceptional patient outcomes, receiving the prestigious American College of Surgeons NSQIP Meritorious Achievement Award.
Soldiers at Fort Cavazos Soldier Recovery Unit went on a journey to heal through glass blowing, allowing them “to take some respite time away from their normal daily routine of appointments and other responsibilities and have a chance to go out and experience something new,” said adaptive reconditioning specialist.
Senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials engaged directly with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center staff during a Senior Leaders Forum on March 7, addressing concerns ranging from military medical readiness to workforce reductions and efficiency improvements.
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