Public Health Command Europe Soldier works towards his dream

Public Health Command Europe Soldier works towards his dream

Story by Michelle Thum Public Health Command Europe Landstuhl, Germany – Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist at Public Health Command Europe is working on advancing his career and becoming a U.S. Army officer. Washington-native Sgt. Thomas Dozier, grew up on a Navy base due to his father being in the Navy and his mother serving in […]

Pathfinder attends first U.S. and Serbia medical training event

Pathfinder attends first U.S. and Serbia medical training event

Story by Senior Airman Jason Cochran 501st Combat Support Wing Airmen are always pursuing ways to become more proficient in their field. A perfect example is a Pathfinder becoming the first U.S. military member to attend a medical training event in Serbia. “The purpose of the course was to train personnel in the field of […]

‘If You Can’t See, You Can’t Fight’—Preventing Eye Injuries is One Key to Readiness

Story by Janet A. Aker Defense Health Agency Eye injuries can happen in a split-second while service members are on duty and during recreational activities, which highlights the importance of wearing eye protection to guard against life-altering injuries. Due to the nature of serving in the military, service members are more likely to experience injury, […]

Advanced technical skills allow navy medicine to support global operations

Advanced technical skills allow navy medicine to support global operations

Story by Christopher Delano Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Navy Medicine Training Support Command (NMTSC) Detachment Camp Lejeune is developing tactically proficient, combat-credible medical forces by providing quality training programs that support the Defense Health Agency and Navy Medicine mission. One of the three NMTSC detachments, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL), along with Naval […]

Lend an ear, learn more about audiology resources at BJACH

Lend an ear, learn more about audiology resources at BJACH

Story by Jean Graves Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat clinic has open appointments for optometry and audiology for active-duty Soldiers, active-duty Family members, retirees, and their dependents. During Audiology Awareness Month in October, beneficiaries are encouraged to get their hearing checked to identify […]

USAMRIID researchers to play key roles in prestigious consortium

USAMRIID researchers to play key roles in prestigious consortium

Story by Quentin Johnson United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases FORT DETRICK, Md. – U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases scientists were invited to partake in a consortium of 13 teams in academia, government, and industry led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine called PROVIDENT, which stands for Prepositioning […]

Unlock Your Health by Scheduling a TRICARE Well-Woman Exam

Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Your health is your most valuable asset. Preventive care plays a vital role in maintaining it. Preventive care refers to health screenings, exams, and other services that can diagnose and treat health problems early. In some cases, getting these exams can stop health problems before they […]

Soldier thankful for how breast cancer changed the way she values life

Soldier thankful for how breast cancer changed the way she values life

Story by MaryTherese Griffin Army Recovery Care Program FALLS CHURCH, Va.- October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Army Sgt. Kristen Shepherd is one of the newest advocates. The thirty-year-old human resources specialist is currently recovering at the Fort Stewart Soldier Recovery Unit after undergoing surgeries to remove breast cancer diagnosed in June of 2023. […]

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