Story by Paul Lagasse Medical Research and Development Command FORT DETRICK, Md. – Debilitating injuries to the nervous system caused by high-pressure shock waves emitted by explosions and heavy weapons fire are among the most complex and challenging wounds that medical practitioners face. Recent advances in trauma prevention and point-of-injury care have significantly increased the […]
Story by Jonathan Dahms U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training HAMPTON, Va. (May 1, 2024) – Leaders from across the U.S. Army, industry, and academia descended on the Hampton Roads Convention Center April 29 to May 1 for the 2024 Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Symposium. More than 1,200 registered attendees and 55 vendors […]
Story by Pfc. Alexcia Rupert 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania – “ICU/ER nurses get called thrill-seekers, so it is kind of funny because both of my jobs parallel that way,” said Spc. Annalia Smith, a firefighter assigned to the 467th Engineer Detachment Firefighting. “They are both adrenaline-driven.” After hearing from […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency announced May 1, 2024, that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality health care, and transparency. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a letter-grade program that focuses exclusively on a hospital’s patient safety measures through more than […]
Courtesy Story Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Fort Campbell hosts a unique Army unit whose mission is to interpret real-world problems into innovative solutions. The EagleWerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center is the central point of connection for Warfighters and partners to learn, research, innovate, build, and explore new ideas to solve tactical problems. The ATIC provides […]
Story by Elaine Heirigs Naval Health Clinic Lemoore Lemoore, Calif. — Naval Health Clinic Lemoore (NHCL), its branch clinics, a local area hospital and TRICARE/Health Net Federal Services conducted a comprehensive Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) tabletop exercise, May 1. “This joint exercise marked a significant step towards enhancing emergency […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton Got questions? Need consultation, connection to care, support, and/or resources for mental health care needs? All the above is available for active duty service members at Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Mental Health department during walk-in hours on Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 […]
Story by Isaac Savitz U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Okinawa Japan, Camp Hansen, Dr. Robert Eberly, Department Head and Family and Sports Medicine Physician recently took the time to talk about some of the new technology he is using to get our fighting force back in the fight and rehabilitated sooner. It only makes sense that […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency Nurses make a difference—every day, anytime, anywhere, always—is the message from the Defense Health Agency as National Nurses Week is celebrated, May 6-12, 2024. Around the Military Health System, nurses provide essential, person-centered care that keeps our military communities healthy. Military and civilian nurses make a difference through their essential […]
Courtesy Story Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Simply getting out of bed, sitting behind a desk, or driving an automobile may be a challenge for many pain-free. Occupational therapy is one form of treatment that may potentially help. Occupational therapists focus on improving the patient’s ability to perform daily activities. They are trained in improving weakened […]