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Bono to women surgeons: Leadership means helping everyone live up to their potential

Article
10/18/2016
Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency, talks to the Association of Women Surgeons meeting in Washington, D.C.

Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency, related her story of how she became a female surgeon during the Association of Women Surgeons meeting in Washington, D.C.

Military health cybersecurity officials warn of possible pitfalls of easy access to information

Article
10/14/2016
woman looking at a laptop

There’s more information than ever before available online. While there are advantages to that, Military Health System officials warn to be careful with the data.

Bono to AFCEA: New electronic health record is key for future of engaging military health patients

Article
10/14/2016
Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency, said military members have to be ready to go anywhere in the world on short notice. To help solve the complexity of care with that readiness aspect, Bono pointed to the Military Health System’s new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS, as key to helping conversations between doctors and patients, no matter where people are. (Courtesy photo)

Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency, spoke at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s Health IT Day 2016, a gathering of approximately 1,000 federal government workers, including the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services, as well as private IT industry representatives.

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Technology, Military Health System Electronic Health Record, MHS GENESIS

MHS GENESIS to launch in February 2017

Article
10/13/2016
Genesis Logo

The initial deployment of MHS GENESIS, the Military Health System’s electronic health record, will take place at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., in February 2017

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Military Health System Electronic Health Record, MHS GENESIS, Electronic Health Record Modernization & Interoperability

Department of Defense continues commitment to Global Health Security Agenda

Article
10/12/2016
Dr. Karen Guice, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, addressed attendees on the second day of the 2016 Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Summit Sept. 14, 2016.

Department of Defense and other senior U.S. government leaders travel to the Netherlands to attend a summit on the Global Health Security Agenda

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Health Readiness, Global Health Engagement, Building Partner Capacity and Interoperability, Global Health Security Agenda, Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch

Deployments can be 'significant stressor' for families but help is available

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10/7/2016
A sailor returning from a seven-month deployment reunites with his family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard)

While deployments can be stressful on the families of those deployed, there are a few tips families can follow to help alleviate some of the stress and resources they can turn to for support

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Mental Health Care, Deployment Health

What the experts want you to know about the HPV vaccine

Article
10/6/2016
About 80 million people are infected with HPV right now in the United States. Vaccines are currently available for both males and females to help prevent the virus, which can be linked to various cancers, such as cervical cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

HPV is a virus that can be linked to a range of health issues, including cervical cancer. Immunization experts are encouraging people to learn more about the vaccines that help prevent this often undetected virus

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Women's Health, Children's Health, Immunizations, Immunization Healthcare

Healthy aging possible for all: Tips to follow

Article
10/5/2016
Getting regular exercise correlates to better cognitive and physical function in older adults.

Fort Belvoir geriatric physician provides tips on how one can enjoy a healthy lifestyle while getting older.

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Preventive Health, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Physical Activity

Mourning the loss of a loved one from suicide

Article
10/4/2016
Mourning the loss of a loved one to suicide can be a difficult and painful experience. There is help and support available for service members and their families who are going through this experience.

Coping with the loss of a family member or friend to suicide can present a range of challenges and emotions. Services, tools and advice are available to help those who are or have gone through this experience.

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Suicide Prevention

TRICARE expands access to mental health care, substance use disorder treatment

Article
9/29/2016
Image of the TRICARE logo.

Significant improvements to TRICARE's mental health benefit being implemented

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Mental Health Care, TRICARE Health Program, Access to Health Care

Do the benefits of sports participation outweigh the risks?

Article
9/28/2016
Youth participate in a flag football game on Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Gershaneck)

Although some wonder if the benefits of children being active in sports outweigh the risks, sports medicine experts encourage parents to consider these points

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Physical Activity, Preventive Health, Children's Health

The impact of traumatic brain injuries on community life

Article
9/27/2016
A soldier at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s traumatic brain injury clinic in Alaska takes a cognitive hand-eye coordination test on a driving stimulator.

Dealing with the repercussions of a TBI, many find aspects of adjusting back into their communities difficult

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Traumatic Brain Injury, Warrior Care

Bono reinforces support for disabled veterans, advocacy efforts

Article
9/23/2016
Defense Health Agency director Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono delivers keynote address to attendees of the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s ‘Mission:ABLE’ awards ceremony in downtown Washington, DC.

DHA director Vice Adm. Bono lauds the efforts of award recipients at the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s (PVA)‘Mission: ABLE’ awards ceremony and says advocacy groups help DHA serve disabled veterans.

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Quality and Safety of Health Care, Warrior Care

Suicide prevention: How to recognize the warning signs

Article
9/22/2016
Five signs that may mean someone is in emotional pain and might be at risk for suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chris Botzum)

How to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide, and what steps to take

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Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention

Nurse Advice Line serves as important tool for suicide prevention

Article
9/21/2016
Army Private 1st Class Luselys Lugardo, a soldier assigned to the New Jersey Army National Guard, poses in front of a shattered mirror for a portrait. The shattered glass represents the way suicide hurts families, friends and coworkers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht)

There are many resources to help service members and their families in dealing with suicide. The Nurse Advice Line is one more tool to use.

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Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention, Access to Health Care
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