Aug. 10, 2022
New Army policy better enables victims to report sexual assault
FORT CAMPBELL, KY — A new policy recently implemented by the Army is designed to help remove possible barriers that may prevent Soldiers from reporting sexual assault. Army Directive 2022-10, Safe-to-Report for Victims of Sexual Assault, provides sexual assault victims certain protections from disciplinary action for minor collateral misconduct that may be associated with the sexual assault incident.
Aug. 8, 2022
What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The infectious viral disease monkeypox is slowly spreading around the world, including the United States. On August 4, the United States formally declared it a public health emergency.
Aug. 5, 2022
Ask the Doc: Can I Develop Sudden Food Allergies?
FALLS CHURCH, VA — Dear Doc: I was at a picnic over the weekend where there were lots of different kinds of foods. Being adventurous, I tried a bit of everything.
Aug. 2, 2022
DOD Officials: Women’s Health Care Unchanged by Supreme Court Decision
Women’s Health Care Unchanged by Supreme Court Decision.
July 29, 2022
Army hearing readiness appointments available on MHS Genesis
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Annual hearing readiness appointments can now be scheduled online via the MHS Genesis Patient Portal.
July 28, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23.
July 22, 2022
New 988 Number for Mental Health Emergencies
Jul. 22, 2022 — Effective 16 July 2022, “988” will serve as the new direct dial number for the National Suicide Prevention Helpline. The number will be available for use at national, state, and local levels.
July 18, 2022
San Antonio Market celebrates first anniversary as a unified healthcare system
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Market will celebrate its one-year anniversary as a unified military healthcare system this week. San Antonio’s military treatment facilities officially united as a market with the Defense Health Agency during a ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center on July 16, 2021.
June 27, 2022
Ask the Doc: Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion -- What's the Difference?
Dear Doc: During a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the two so that my buddies and I can learn ways to prevent heat-related injuries in the hot weather?
June 10, 2022
Expectant Moms Have Group Option for Prenatal Care
The San Antonio Market offers a group obstetric model for pregnant women at Brooke Army Medical Center.