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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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March 18, 2024

Walter Reed Doctors Credited with Saving the Life of a Gym Patron

From left, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Director, U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa C. Austin, recognizes Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) John Symons and Army Maj. (Dr.) John Schacht, Walter Reed doctors credited with saving the life of a heart attack victim at a local off-base gym on Feb. 25.

It’s not uncommon to hear about Walter Reed physicians saving lives within the walls of the iconic medical center, but it proved fortunate for one local gym patron suffering from a heart attack that two doctors from “the flagship of military medicine” were also getting in a workout at the same off-base facility on Feb. 25.

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March 18, 2024

Good Nutrition, Good Health, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Educates, Raises Awareness

Capt. Aireal Williams, chief of nutrition care division, and Holly Seager, both registered dieticians at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital raise awareness during National Nutrition Month about making informed food choices, developing healthful eating habits, and educating patients on the role registered dieticians and nutrition and dietetic technicians play on their healthcare team at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana (Photo: Jean Graves)

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital raises awareness in March about making informed food choices, developing healthful eating habits, and educating patients on the role registered dieticians and nutrition and dietetic technicians play on their healthcare team. March 13 is National Registered Dietician and March 14 is Nutrition and Dietetics Technician ...

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March 18, 2024

Brig. Gen. Raney Visits Fort Rucker

Members of the Human Resources Department at Lyster Army Health Clinic were all smiles during a recent visit by Brig. Gen. Lance Raney, Commanding General, Medical Readiness Command, East, and Director, Defense Health Network, East, on March 1. (Photo By Janice Erdlitz)

Brig. Gen. Lance Raney, Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, East and Director, Defense Health Network East, visited Fort Rucker March 1-2. The two-day visit kicked off with briefings by army medicine components followed by tours of facilities. Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, Lyster Army Health Clinic commander updated Raney on several ...

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