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The new Parent’s Guide to Returning Your Child to School After a Concussion helps parents of children who have been diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as a concussion, successfully return to school and related activities.

Parent’s Guide for Returning Your Child to School After Concussion

Posted on September 19, 2014 by kobrien

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center has released a guide that offers practical advice to parents on how to recognize the signs of a concussion.
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Life Without My Father: A Personal Account on Suicide

Posted on September 11, 2014 by kobrien

As I hear songs such as “Butterfly Kisses” and “Daddy’s Hands,” the words “self-inflicted gunshot wound” echo in my mind.
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Summer Heat Safety

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Erin Wittkop

There’s nothing more rewarding after a long, cold winter than a summer season filled with fun in the sun. Follow these tips to stay safe when the temperatures rise and avoid heat-related injuries and illness.
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Photo: Lt. Darien Lazaro, a dentist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville's Dental Clinic, teaches proper brushing and flossing techniques to children at Naval Air Station Jacksonville's Child Development Center (CDC), Feb. 25.

Worth A Thousand Words: Flossing Friends

Posted on March 10, 2014 by kfinley

Navy Lt. Darien Lazaro teaches proper brushing and flossing techniques to children at Naval Air Station Jacksonville’s Child Development Center in Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 25, 2014.
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Photo: February is National Heart Month. Changes in blood pressure and cholesterol diagnoses and management have led to fewer medications needed by patients and an emphasis on patient-driven treatment. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

Heart to Heart: Timely Tips for Heart Health

Posted on February 10, 2014 by kfinley

The Military Health System encourages service members, their families and other beneficiaries to take control of their cardiovascular health by following some simple tips.
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