Story by Joseph Jones Madigan Army Medical Center *Article written by: Capt. Robert Haynes, DO Preventive Medicine PGY-3 Madigan Army Medical Center, Wash. – In celebration of National Public Health Week 2024, Madigan recognizes the tireless efforts of the JBLM Public Health Department to keep our community safe. From ensuring the safety of our food […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, about 695,000 people in the U.S. died from heart disease—that’s 1 in every 5 deaths. Taking […]
Story by Isaac Savitz U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Okinawa, Japan U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) on Camp Foster held an event today that is much a celebration as it is steeped in tradition and legacy. Sailor 365 has been around since 2011. It is primarily seen as a program to help 1st Class Petty Officers […]
Story by André B. Sobocinski, Historian U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Regardless of whether they are in the air or at sea, the health and performance of the warfighter is essential to maintaining maritime superiority. The Aerospace Experimental Psychology (AEP) and Research Psychology (RP) communities in the Medical Service Corps work tirelessly leveraging […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, medical officer of the Marine Corps was hosted by Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton of a familiarization visit and tour, April 4, 2024. Miller first stop was Navy Medicine Readiness Training Unit Bangor clinic, […]
Story by Marcus Henry NMRTC Pensacola PENSACOLA, FL—Naval Hospital Pensacola announced a major advancement in military healthcare by completing the first Inspire therapy implant in the Panhandle area for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This milestone in improving service members’ health and operational readiness. Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Sload, a surgeon at the hospital, spearheaded the […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency Traumatic brain injuries, one of the invisible wounds of war, affect many in the military and civilian populations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.7 million people sustain TBIs annually, and since 2000, over 490,000 service members have sustained a TBI. During this year’s Brain Injury […]
Story by Janet A. Aker Defense Health Agency Defense Health Agency information technology leaders are the recipients of prestigious awards for 2023 from the Federal 100 and GovCIO. Their leadership is saving DHA money, strengthening cybersecurity, and providing improved services and cost efficiencies across the Military Health System and its 9.5 million beneficiaries. The Fed […]
Story by Robbie Hammer Defense Health Agency After a decade-long hiatus, the Military Health System Conference is returning and being held in Portland, Oregon, April 8-12, with the theme, “Future of Military Medicine: Integrated, Innovative, Ready.” Sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the conference enables health care and […]
Story by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey 927th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs What does it mean to be ‘terminally educated”? For Major Leslie Wilderson, 927th Medical Group Optometrist, it meant that finding ways to further her education and professional development were scarce. “Being a doctor, it’s hard to find opportunities to further education. After becoming […]