Following a 2021 DHA procedural instruction to standardize clinical care processes and resources to prevent and treat post-partum hemorrhage incidents across the Military Health System, the Women’s Health Clinical Management Team drove a campaign to educate and train care staff and implement a post-partum hemorrhage bundle at 12 military hospitals in two initial waves. (Photo: Jacob Sippel, Naval Hospital Jacksonville/Released)

How Health Care for New Mothers is Improving Acr...

Local News
Nov. 24, 2021
For years the Military Health System has provided new mothers with high-quality care that consistently tops...
Read More
The Defense Logistics Agency is receiving, packing and shipping pediatric doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine overseas for children, ages 5 to 11, of Defense Department personnel.

Defense Logistics Agency Ships Vaccines for Chil...

Local News
Nov. 05, 2021
The Defense Logistics Agency is receiving, packing and shipping pediatric doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine...
Read More
Photo By Hugh Fleming | Hawaii Market Director Col. Martin Doperak.

Hawaii Market Strengthens DoD’s Medical Readines...

Local News
Oct. 21, 2021
Dr. Brian Lein, assistant director for health care administration for the Defense Health Agency (DHA), and the...
Read More
Capt. David Adams, commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), receives an influenza vaccine from Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Manes at CFAS Sept. 29, 2021. Active duty personnel are required to be vaccinated annually prior to the winter flu season (Photo by: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jasmine Ikusebiala).

Flu Shots are Available Now And Are More Importa...

Local News
Oct. 15, 2021
It's time to get your influenza shot.
Read More
OINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Fleet Surgical Teams Two and Four made recent medical history, becoming the Navy’s first FSTs to complete the Army’s rigorous Strategic Trauma Readiness Center of San Antonio’s (STaRC) trauma readiness training course.

Navy surgical teams first to participate in Army...

Local News
Oct. 15, 2021
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Fleet Surgical Teams Two and Four made recent medical...
Read More
Photo By Lori Newman | Elaine Sanchez explores the new MHS GENESIS Patient Portal at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021. The San Antonio Market will transition to the new electronic health record system – known as MHS GENESIS – in January 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Lori Newman)

MHS GENESIS: New Electronic Health Record Coming...

Local News
Oct. 06, 2021
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, (Oct. 5, 2021) The San Antonio Market will transition to the new electronic...
Read More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jason Billingsley, the superintendent for the 442d Sustainment Services Flight, is photographed with a stopwatch Oct. 3, 2021 on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Billingsley led a virtual training about the new myFitness platform used by fitness program managers to schedule tests, run reports, and keep track of results and exemptions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Missy Sterling)

442 FW Services Senior NCO Serves up myFitness T...

Local News
Oct. 03, 2021
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo.-- Senior Master Sgt. Jason Billingsley, the superintendent of the 442d...
Read More
Dr. Brian Lein, Defense Health Agency assistant director, and Col. Daniel Moore, Central Texas Market Director and Commander Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center unfurl the flags during the DHA’s formal establishment ceremony of the Central Texas Market, at the markets main health facility the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center 29 Sept.

New Central Texas Market Strengthens DoD’s Medic...

Local News
Sep. 29, 2021
Fort Hood, Texas – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) marked the establishment of the Central Texas Market, a...
Read More

Local News

 

 

Photo By James Varhegyi | Air Force Uniform Office members 1st Lt. Avery Thomson and 2nd Lt. Maverick Wilhite put updated versions of the Air Force physical training (PT) uniform through their paces at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021.

June 21, 2021

Improving Run Times for the PT Test

The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing on July 1, 2021. The 1.5-mile run component is weighted as the highest scored portion of the assessment, accounting for 60 component points of the 100 point composite score.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Williams 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

June 21, 2021

59th MDW: PTSD Awareness Month

The month of June marks Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. Many people know of PTSD, but may not fully understand how it affects people. It can affect those suffering from it differently, and it is important to understand that PTSD is more than a diagnosis.

COVID-19

June 18, 2021

Yokota begins administering COVID-19 vaccines to local employees

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The 374th Medical Group started administering COVID-19 vaccines to local employees, including Master Labor Contractors and Indirect Hire Agreement, (MLC/IHA) who wish to be vaccinated, June 18.

Lung Function Begins to Improve after Quitting Tobacco/Vaping

June 2, 2021

Improve Lung Health

Get ready for your PT test! Download and print this poster series for weekly motivation.

Start slow and gradually increase frequency, intensity, and duration.

June 2, 2021

Stay Fit. Be Ready.

Get ready for your PT test! Download and print this poster series for weekly motivation.

Hydration is Vital to Optimal Performance

June 2, 2021

Are You Ready for Your PT Test?

Get ready for your PT test! Download and print this poster series for weekly motivation.

Stay hydrated to achieve your maximum physical performance.

June 2, 2021

Stay Hydrated

Get ready for your PT test! Download and print this poster series for weekly motivation.

Gyms Might be Closed, But the Outdoors are Open!

June 2, 2021

Gyms Might be Closed, but The Outdoors are Open!

Get ready for your PT test! Download and print this poster series for weekly motivation.

Participate in a Balanced Fitness Program of Aerobic, Muscle Strength, Endurance, & Agility Activities.

June 2, 2021

Stay Ready for Your PT TEST

Get ready for your PT test! Download and print this poster series for weekly motivation.

Getting an Adequate amount of Sleep can Promote Healthier Physical Activity Levels During the Day

June 2, 2021

Get Some Sleep

Get ready for your PT test! Download and print this poster series for weekly motivation.

Learn More about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 Vaccine.