Feb. 26, 2021

Mobile medics leverage virtual health to aid military trainees with COVID

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Service members with COVID-19 may be in quarantine, but they are far from being alone. A new virtual health program is leveraging technology to provide round-the-clock care for military trainees who tested positive or who are deemed at risk due to exposure or symptoms. “This has been a tremendous collaborative effort between Brooke Army Medical Center, the Virtual Medical Center and the Army Medical Center of Excellence to provide medical support to Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors,” said Army Maj. Daniel Yourk, deputy director of operations, Virtual Medical Center.

Feb. 25, 2021

MHS GENESIS Coming Soon to the 90th Medical Group

F.E.Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. — On April 24, 2021, the 90th Medical Group will transition to the Military Health System’s new Electronic Health Record (EHR)—MHS GENESIS.

Feb. 23, 2021

DHA Launches Pilot to Tackle Mental Health Effects of Sexual Trauma

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Sexual trauma can happen to anyone, and it can have long-term effects on your mental health. But it isn’t something you have to deal with alone. There’s help available if you need it. If you’re an active duty service member (ADSM) who has experienced sexual trauma at any time, you may be eligible to participate in the Sexual Trauma Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Pilot.

Feb. 22, 2021

Beyond the Medicine: Patient Travel

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — The patient travel office, just one piece of the Patient Administration Division, works with providers, the MEDDAC-AK referral office, resource management and SATO Travel to arrange travel for approximately 1,700 patients each year.

Feb. 22, 2021

Diverse in talent, united in mission; 120 years of service

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — Officially founded in 1901 with the purpose of caring for soldiers on the battlefield and at home, the Army Nurse Corps has used their diverse talents in their united mission to provide selfless service and quality care to Soldiers, family members and other beneficiaries for over a century.

Feb. 19, 2021

Army hospital powers through record-breaking winter storms

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON — With record-cold temperatures and potential power outages looming in South Central Texas earlier this week, Brooke Army Medical Center immediately launched into action to ensure continuity of patient care despite the impending storms. With safety at the forefront and to conserve resources, BAMC first delayed all non-urgent medical appointments and procedures to ensure emergency services and trauma support to the city remained unaffected. This measure enabled patients and non-emergency-essential staff to stay off icy roads and safely at home.

Feb. 19, 2021

Service member hearing protection emphasized on World Hearing Day

LANDSTUHL, Germany — The World Health Organization has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day. The WHO estimates 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. By 2050, that figure will almost double, affecting one in 10 people.

Feb. 18, 2021

More Options to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Falls Church, Va. — As part of the ongoing response to COVID-19, the federal government has launched the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination. This new program is a collaboration between the federal government, states, territories, and 21 national pharmacies and independent pharmacy networks to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.

Feb. 18, 2021

Fort Irwin/ NTC COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital and Fort Irwin/NTC hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall February 8. During the event, Weed ACH subject matter experts shared information about the COVID-19 vaccine and answered questions submitted by the Fort Irwin Community. This event can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/NTCFortIrwin/videos/147075593901291

Feb. 17, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say

Falls Church, Va. — You’re pregnant, or you’re breastfeeding. Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine? That’s a question on the minds of many military frontline health care workers today. The short answer is that it’s an individual’s choice, and military health experts say the vaccine is well worth considering.