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Staff Sgt. Sebastiana Lopez Arellano, a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, pulls a weighted sled around a track inside the center’s Military Advanced Training Center, which provides amputee patients with state-of-the-art care, in Bethesda, Md., April 13, 2016. Lopez lost her right leg and suffered several other injuries in a motorcycle crash in 2015. She now uses sports and fitness as part of her physical and occupational therapy regimen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sean Kimmons

DOD and VA Release 2025 Lower Limb Amputation Cl...

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Feb. 26, 2025
Clinicians working across the Military Health System who treat service members and veterans with lower limb...
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January Is National Radon Action Month: Learn To...

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Jan. 07, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month, and the Centers for...
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Patients Rank DHN Central Clinics, Providers ‘Be...

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Dec. 19, 2024
Patients have ranked more than two dozen Defense Health Network Central clinics and providers as the “best of...
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Graduate Medical Education Selection Board Stren...

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Dec. 10, 2024
More than 500 healthcare leaders from around the Military Health System worldwide conducted the annual Joint...
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Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center...

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Dec. 03, 2024
The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center, managed by the DHA Medical Simulation and Training...
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The Defense Health Network – National Capital Re...

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Nov. 21, 2024
The Defense Health Network – National Capital Region is proud to announce the launch of the Defense Health...
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Section 508 Accessibility Empowers Patients To M...

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Oct. 31, 2024
Defense Health Agency Section 508 digital accessibility and usability law update given by office program...
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Medical Leaders Provide Update on DOD's Health C...

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Oct. 15, 2024
All service members and their families deserve quality care, better access to treatment centers, health care...
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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for 12 to 17 Year-Olds

Aug. 31, 2022

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for 12 to 17 Year-Olds

Adolescents ages 12 to 17 can now receive the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth vaccine to be authorized for the prevention of coronavirus.

New COVID-19 Boosters Against Subvariants Coming Soon

Aug. 30, 2022

New COVID-19 Boosters Against Subvariants Coming Soon

Public health experts say COVID-19 cases are anticipated to spike again this fall, but new vaccine versions expected to be released soon will target subvariants that dominate cases in the United States.

JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph Pharmacies change processes

Aug. 19, 2022

JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph pharmacies implement changes to improve service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Randolph Pharmacy teams are changing some of their processes to improve service to beneficiaries.

collage of active duty service women

Aug. 16, 2022

After Dobbs Decision, Department of Defense Provides Q&A Resource

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision protecting abortion rights, service members and families were left uncertain about their access to reproductive health care.

Walk-in clinic aids service members with musculoskeletal injuries

Aug. 16, 2022

Walk-in clinic aids service members with musculoskeletal injuries

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Brooke Army Medical Center Musculoskeletal Integrated Practice Unit, located in the Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno Clinic (second floor), offers walk-in services to active duty, permanent party service members with acute injuries Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

three women patient advocates who are a part of the sexual harassment/assault response and prevention program

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.

image showing monkeypox

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.

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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.

Army hearing readiness appointments available on MHS Genesis.

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.

Monkeypox is primarily spread from person-to-person through prolonged close contact with an infectious rash, scabs or body fluids, as well as through respiratory droplets or oral fluids.

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.