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The mission of the Office of Warrior Care Policy (WCP) is proactively support wounded, ill, and injured Service members in their recovery and reintegration or transition to civilian life.

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Collaboration, shared learning are key themes as the second annual Warrior Care in the 21st Century Symposium begins

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10/27/2016
Warrior Care in the 21st Century

Senior defense leaders and representatives from 14 nations kicked off the second annual Warrior Care in the 21st Century Symposium

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Guice, Rodriguez provide opening remarks at Warrior Care symposium

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10/26/2016
Dr. Karen Guice, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, provided remarks at the first day of the second annual Warrior Care in the 21st Century Symposium in Tampa, Florida. “We fight together and we heal together,” she said of the collaborative approach and engagement that was represented by attendees. “Sharing our approaches and our research in solving the kind of problems that lead to innovative ways to address and solve each one together – this work never stops. Now is not the time to become complacent or reduce our focus, nor is it the time to limit investments.” (Courtesy photo)

Karen Guice, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, along with James Rodriguez Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Office of Warrior Care Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense provided opening remarks for attendees

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Women face unique challenges when getting a prosthesis

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10/21/2016
Army Spc. Cherdale Allen shows off two of her prosthetic legs: one for walking and the other for high heels.

For military women who have to get a prosthesis, there are considerations unique to them. Among them are a more natural look and a prosthesis that works with traditional women’s fashions.

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Women's Health, Warrior Care, Physical Disability, Extremities Loss

Army honors wounded, ill and injured Soldiers during Warrior Care Month

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10/19/2016
November is Warrior Care Month

Each November the Army honors wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their families by commemorating Warrior Care Month

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International leaders to discuss 21st century military health, warrior care priorities

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10/17/2016
National flags representing the 13 countries who attended the 2015 Warrior Care in the 21st Century symposium were on display at last year's event in Bethesda, Maryland

Established in 2015, the Warrior Care in the 21st Century coalition simplifies global sharing of warrior care best practices and lessons learned

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The impact of traumatic brain injuries on community life

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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

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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

Model Program aims to prevent effects of trauma on children and families of patients

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9/13/2016
After 2003, a large number of injured service members, their children and families arrived to the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center and they needed Operation BRAVE Families help. (U.S. Army photo)

As a part of the injured service member’s care team, OBF receives information about who arrives to the hospital, whether they have children, how many, and if the children are at WRNMMC with the parent or not

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Preventive Health, Warrior Care

A driven competitor, one Marine overcame setbacks to become medal-winning athlete

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7/27/2016
Staff Sergeant Anthony Mannino Jr. competed in the cycling event during the 2016 Warrior Games in West Point, New York. By the end of this year’s competition, he came home with silver medals in three events: wheelchair basketball, shot put and discus. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Patrick Onofre/Released)

After struggling with a TBI for years, Staff Sgt. Anthony Mannino Jr. credits his therapy sessions at NICoE in helping him focus on training for the 2016 Warrior Games.

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Warrior Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Innovation

Maxillofacial prosthodontics brings normalcy to wounded patients

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7/20/2016
Air Force Maj. Stephen Cherrington (right), 59th Dental Group maxillofacial prosthodontist, checks the fitting of retired Army Master Sgt. Todd Nelson’s prosthetic ear at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Disfigured by circumstances while abroad or at home, maxillofacial prosthodontics gives wounded warriors, veterans and civilians a chance at living a normal life

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Access to Health Care, Military Hospitals and Clinics, Quality and Safety of Health Care, Warrior Care

National Intrepid Center zeroes in on traumatic brain injury

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7/19/2016
The National Intrepid Center of Excellence, a directorate of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., helps active duty, reserve, and National Guard members and their families manage their traumatic brain injuries and accompanying psychological health conditions through diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, outpatient clinical care, and TBI research.

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence, a directorate of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, helps active duty, reserve, and National Guard members and their families manage their traumatic brain injuries

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Access to Health Care, Military Hospitals and Clinics, Quality and Safety of Health Care, Research and Innovation, Warrior Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Defense Medical Surveillance System

Guice: MHS and VA work together to help wounded warriors navigate care system

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6/29/2016
Dr. Karen Guice, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, addresses the National Academies of Sciences Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2016.

Service members are surviving their battlefield injuries better than ever before. During a panel session at the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Karen Guice, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, explained how a new system is making sure government agencies are in synch when those wounded warriors go for medical treatment.

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Warrior Care, DoD/VA Sharing Initiatives, Interagency Care Coordination Committee

Speech-Language Pathologists aid Wounded Warriors

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6/16/2016
A Marine takes a hearing test (U.S. Army photo)

Up to 20 percent of military active duty service members traumatically injured during deployments who were admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center exhibited difficulty swallowing and eating, a condition called dysphagia

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Military Hospitals and Clinics, Conditions and Treatments, Quality and Safety of Health Care, Warrior Care

Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band to perform at 2016 DoD Warrior Games closing ceremony

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6/14/2016
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, is a twelve-member all genre cover band, who have been delivering lively performances to service members and veterans at military bases and festivals across the globe since 2003 (Courtesy photo from the Gary Sinise Foundation)

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band are scheduled to perform during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games closing ceremony and concert Tuesday, June 21, at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York

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Warrior Care, Warrior Games

Adaptive Sports inspire physical, emotional recovery at the 2016 DoD Warrior Games

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6/14/2016
The DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans.

From June 15 – 21, 2016, more than 250 athletes are gathering at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York for the sixth annual Department of Defense Warrior Games.

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