January is National Blood Donor Month and the Armed Services Blood Program ASBP is reminding the military community how important it is to donate blood throughout the year. Learn more about how donating blood can save lives:
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Combat veterans are some of the toughest people in the world; however, working through combat trauma requires a different toughness. Seek out support and assistance from the variety of mental health resources offered by the VA and the Military Health Systemhttps: //bit.ly/3Hxa0gg
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The Naval Medical Center San Diego uses Equine Therapy to aid staff in relieving stress and anxiety to optimize daily performance. Learn more about how the Military facility animal helps to de-stress staff and patients at hospitals and clinics:
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Soldiers from the 1st Area Medical Laboratory met with their counterparts at the Australian Defense Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute in Australia to forge and strengthen critical relationships and partnerships. Learn more about this encounter:
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The Role III Hospital Center has extended training outside of the Task Force to Army units and Coalition Forces to prioritize medical training by ensuring soldiers are working as teams and developing great medical skills while deployed. More here:
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January is National Blood Donor Month and the Armed Services Blood Program ASBP is reminding the military community how important is to donate blood throughout the year. Learn more about how donating blood can save lives:
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Technicians at the Naval Health Research Center test blood samples for antibodies to support DOD SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Action Plan for their surveillance program. Learn more about the efforts of the Military Health System against COVID-19:
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Do you know what contraceptive options are available to you and which best fits your lifestyle? Learn more and compare options here: bit.ly/3IbAlB9
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Former Medic Kristin Jones Maia, a product manager and go-to expert at Fort Detrick’s U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, leads a development team centered on battlefield burn treatments. Learn more about Kristin’s mission and passion:
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The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings are still vividly present in the military. The Defense Health Agency recently celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy in a ceremony emphasizing his birthday as a National Day of Service:
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Laughter really is among the best medicines and Air Force Col. Jacqueline Killian has the scientific proof to back it up. To learn more about why laughing every day is important for the mental health, click here:
bit.ly/3Cbiwyp
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Take some time today to let your partner know how much you love them and appreciate them. A happy marriage is not based on time you’ve been married. A happy marriage is about how much you love each other every day. #NationalSpousesDay
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This year over 4.5 million people will need a blood transfusion. You can help make that life-saving resource available. Find out how to donate today: bit.ly/3WRN1Bt
#NationalBloodDonorMonth
#ASBP
#ReadySetDonate
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Hugging helps lower our stress throughout the day. Hugging and other interpersonal touch can boost a hormone called oxytocin which is what the brain lacks when going through depression. To know the signs of depression and options for care, click here: bit.ly/3X9jFPd
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Did you know there’s a network of clinical laboratories across the globe? These labs model medical diplomacy. Collaborations occur for biomedical research, medical product development, disease outbreak response, and disease surveillance.
#DoDGHE
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Fall under the TRICARE Prime Reserve? DHA’s Reserve Health Readiness Program provides in-clinic appointments to individual service members through our nationwide network of civilian medical and dental providers. For more info, health.mil/RHRP
#DHA_RHRP #TRICARE
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Injuries can occur at the most inconvenient times. If you need health care after hours or on a weekend, contact the Nurse Advice Line for assistance:
Call 1-800-TRICARE or go to: bit.ly/3PVjNiM
If you have an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Does TRICARE pharmacy cover birth control? - To learn more about what contraceptive methods are covered, review the Contraception Chart: bit.ly/3IbAlB9
#MilitaryHealthSystem
#TRICARE
#Contraceptive Care
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Today we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the amazing work he did to advance the civil rights movement. Just as King said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." #MLKDay
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On this day in 1964, the first angioplasty was performed. We’re celebrating all the providers across the Military Health System seeking the best care for their patients using minimally invasive procedures.
#NationalWithoutAScalpelDay
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Kick off Healthy Weight Week with these tips on healthy nutrition for your mind and body: bit.ly/3YVsxJK
#HealthyWeightWeek
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The DOD continues to monitor the transmission of monkeypox. If you think you’ve been infected, contact your health care provider and seek medical attention for any evolving rash associated with fever. Learn more on the CDC website: bit.ly/3sWbkBu
#MonkeyPoxAwareness
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After a horrific motorcycle accident and several broken bones, Spc. Cade Brown, a military working dog handler assigned to the 93rd Military Police battalion, 513th Military Working Dog Detachment at Fort Bliss, makes a motivational return to duty.
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This year over 4.5 million people will need a blood transfusion. You can help make that life-saving resource available. Find out how to donate today:
bit.ly/3WRN1Bt
#NationalBloodDonorMonth
#ASBP
#ReadySetDonate
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Abstracts for the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium are due by Feb. 19. Consider submitting yours if you’d like to share your research at the DOD’s premier scientific meeting for meeting the medical needs of the warfighter. More here:
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Today we thank all the pharmacists across the Military Health System who help keep us healthy every day.
#NationalPharmacistDay
#ThankAPharmacist
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone six months and older get an annual flu shot, unless they have a medical condition that prevents them from getting one.
Visit the DHA Appointing Portal to schedule your vaccines today: bit.ly/3vqMI4G
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There’s no cure for glaucoma, but early detection and treatment can protect your vision. Anyone can get glaucoma, higher risk categories include those over age 60, Hispanics/Latinos and Black Americans over age 40. Learn more to see if you’re at risk: bit.ly/3C3kUHd
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Women serving in the U.S. military may soon have access to a symptom self-diagnosis and self-treatment kit used for common urogenital infections while deployed overseas or in austere environments.
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A honeymoon is a time for romance, but what happens when there is an emergency in paradise? U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Harris Belmonte, 60th Inpatient Operations Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, CA, rendered life-saving aid to a stranger in need.
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Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women but can be prevented through vaccination and regular screening. Get information on women’s health: bit.ly/3CvcNnp
#CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth
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Pledging to continue taking the DHA "down its path of excellence," U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland becomes the Defense Health Agency's fourth director at a ceremony held in Falls Church, Virginia, January 3, 2023.
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Injuries and illness hit at the most inconvenient times. If you need health care after hours or on a weekend, contact the Nurse Advice Line for help or a referral to Urgent Care:
Call 1-800-TRICARE or go to: bit.ly/3PVjNiM
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Does TRICARE pharmacy cover birth control? To learn more about what contraceptive methods are covered, review the Contraception Chart: bit.ly/3IbAlB9
#MilitaryHealthSystem
#TRICARE
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More than 50% of concussions related to extreme sports occur while snow skiing or snowboarding. Check out these resources from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence before you hit the slopes this winter: bit.ly/3jEmBEE
#TBIAwareness
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Many birth defects can be prevented and treated. Getting enough folic acid in your diet before and during pregnancy is one easy way to help prevent birth defects. Here’s some information from the CDC: bit.ly/3YRXQVU
#BirthDefectsPreventionMonth
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The MHS Nurse Advice Line is now available by dialing 1-800-TRICARE, option 1. Thank you for your patience during our unexpected outage. You can still use the chat feature at: mhsnurseadviceline.com
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At this time, The MHS Nurse Advice Line is experiencing technical difficulties. Your call may not connect and wait times may be long. Thank you for your patience as we work to remedy the problem. You can still reach the NAL through the chat feature: mhsnurseadviceline.com
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This year over 4.5 million people will need a blood transfusion. You can help make that life-saving resource available. Find out how to donate today: bit.ly/3WRN1Bt
#NationalBloodDonorMonth
#ASBP
#ReadySetDonate
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