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The Military Health System (MHS) is an interconnected network of Service Members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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Stop shin splints

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9/30/2016
U.S. Air Force Airmen run laps around the flightline at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. Shin splints – a common injury among athletes, particularly runners – refers to pain in the leg below the knee, usually on the inside part of your shin. This pain can be caused by micro-tears at the bone tissue, possibly caused by overuse or repetitive stress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Stephen D. Schester)

Shin splints usually occur after sudden changes in exercise or physical activity

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Hearing loss and brain injuries

Article
9/30/2016
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Judith Bulkley, an electrical and environmental systems specialist deployed from the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., exits an A-10C Thunderbolt II after performing an external power operations check on the aircraft at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Because service members in particular are often exposed to high noise levels, hearing protection is crucial, especially with a TBI. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Schester)

Becoming aware of how your surroundings can affect your hearing is a key factor in managing hearing problems associated with TBI

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Hearing Loss, Traumatic Brain Injury

Mexican-American War remains arrive in U.S. for dignified transfer

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9/30/2016
The skeletal remains of the possible U.S. soldiers were solemnly carried to an awaiting vehicle by the U.S. Army Old Guard ceremonial team, under the watchful gaze of senior military, university and government leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo)

The skeletal remains of the possible U.S. soldiers were transferred for examination to the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System

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Military Medical History, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System

Express Scripts Pharmacy Network Changing for TRICARE Beneficiaries

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9/30/2016
Image of the TRICARE logo.

Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) today announced upcoming changes to the retail pharmacy network it manages on behalf of TRICARE.

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Feature: The Value of a Strategic Partnership

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9/30/2016
A group of nine medical professionals stands huddled in a circle with their hands together in the middle.

A great example of a strategic partnership the MHS has been able to foster, is the partnership between the DoD Patient Safety Program (PSP) and the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). Since 2004, all MHS MTFs have been members in the NPSF’s Stand Up for Patient Safety (SUPS) program. Under this program, NPSF provides patient safety-focused educational resources, tools and learning opportunities to Army, Navy, Air Force and NCR MD military treatment facilities (MTFs) CONUS and OCONUS.

Basic Patient Safety Manager Course: New Course Content and a New Name!

Article
9/30/2016
A blue diamond is labeled "Understanding Service-Specific Patient Safety Requirements." Along each side of the diamond is a differently colored square with round edges. They are labeled: 1) The PS Prof's Role as a Patient Safety Expert. 2) The PS Prof's Role as a Leader. 3) The PS Prof's Role in Improving Performance & Measuring Impact. 4) The PS Prof's Role in Identifying & Mitigating Risk.

After six years of preparing new Patient Safety Managers for their roles in military treatment facilities (MTFs), the Basic Patient Safety Manager (BPSM) course is being updated with new subject matter and a name change to reflect the full scope of the offerings (both pre- and post-course) and the varying roles and disciplines of the attendees.

DoD PSP Treasure Chest: October Edition

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9/30/2016
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Welcome to the October edition of the DoD PSP Treasure Chest! Each and every month, we will be sharing resources to help you execute your day-to-day patient safety activities easily and effectively. Please visit us often and get access to tools and information developed with you, our committed MHS patient safety champions, in mind!

DoD highlights importance of National Preparedness Month

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9/29/2016
Louisiana National Guard Soldiers with the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, help a man out of the bridge erection boat they used to check on residents affected by flooding in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Rebekah Malone)

Preparedness not only protects DoD members, but also enhances the department's ability to meet future threats and challenges

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Can exercise relieve chronic pain?

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9/29/2016
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tara Paradiso participates in a sunrise yoga class on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. If you’re thinking of adding exercise to your pain management plan, consider the following types: aerobic, strength, and flexibility. But make sure your exercise program is specifically tailored to your needs. Some exercises might be easier or more difficult to complete depending upon the type and location of your pain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Liaghat)

It’s important to know the difference between chronic pain and injury-related pain

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

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9/29/2016
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Significant improvements to TRICARE's mental health benefit being implemented

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Air Force medics train in battlefield medicine course

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9/28/2016
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Triana, left, 347th Operations Support Squadron independent duty medical technician-paramedic, addresses injuries on a simulated patient during a tactical combat casualty care course, in Okeechobee, Florida. The course tests and reinforces participants’ lifesaving medical skills while they are in high-stress, combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)

Through this course, the Air Force gets highly-qualified medics providing quality medical care in austere environments

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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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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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Why suicide prevention holds a special place in my heart

Article
9/27/2016
Dean (left) and Dale White

Navy Medicine’s chaplain recounts his story of ‘the why’

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U.S., Japanese medics participate in bilateral medical training exercise

Article
9/26/2016
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force medics carry a casualty from an ambulance to a JGSDF helicopter while a U.S. Army medic calls directions during a bilateral medical training exercise.

Orient Shield is Japanese-American medical training exercise that includes providing care while taking fire, setting up a mobile triage and evacuating casualties by ground and air transport

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Health Readiness
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