Defense Health Agency

Through the continuous improvement of the authorized protective eyewear list, the rate of eye injuries in the military is decreasing. This positive trend is due to the United States Department of Defense’s commitment to ensuring service members wear protective eyewear that meets rigorous ballistic impact standards. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/efCj-HKh

Ever wondered what it's like to take your healthcare career to the next level? Find out from U.S. Army Maj. Joseph Gomez as he shares how becoming a Physician Assistant (PA) allowed him to provide even more personalized care. Also, learn why PAs are such vital members of the medical field and how they make a difference each and every day. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eUCNXzr4 #PAWeek #HealthcareHeroes #PhysicianAssistants

It seems so simple…but are you wearing hearing protection correctly? #AudiologyAwarenessMonth #HearingProtection

Mr. Joe Bautista is a dedicated and impactful member of the Defense Health Agency’s Office of General Counsel legal team. Joe serves at the David Grant Medical Center, a military medical treatment facility supporting more than 500,000 beneficiaries in eight states.   He rapidly gained the confidence of leadership and staff and has since remained apprised of all legal actions arising within the facility. Joe makes it a point to build personal connections and takes an active interest in understanding the needs and concerns of DGMC personnel and patients. He follows through on tasks with honesty and integrity, adapting quickly when presented with new challenges. Joe is eager to effectuate positive change at DGMC and make it a better place for everyone. One of Joe’s notable achievements was his assumption and oversight of the facility’s Financial Disclosure Management, OGE 450 confidential financial disclosure program. Working collaboratively with the staff, Joe guaranteed that all required filers completed their annual training and submitted detailed reports that allowed for appropriate certification and ensuring statutory compliance among leadership and staff. Joe is an excellent paralegal and invaluable member of the OGC team. #DHAProud | #WorkforceWednesday | #DHASpotlight

Chronic pain can interact with other traumatic brain injury symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, which can affect overall quality of life and #TBI recovery. Read the latest research in the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence's Pain and TBI Research Review: https://lnkd.in/gix_v-Tn #MilitaryMedicine | #TBICoE

The 2024 DHA Network and MTF Directors Symposium was a huge success thanks to the hundreds of military hospital, clinic, and network leaders who joined DHA Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland and Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Johnson in Leesburg, Virginia for a five-day leadership event. Learn more about how it went: https://lnkd.in/gZ2BXZ5m

In 1988, National Hispanic Heritage Month was established between Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions Hispanic Americans have woven into the fabric of U.S. history. We honor Hispanic medical professionals whose service, dedication, and perseverance advanced the medical field and improved the delivery of health care to our service members, veterans, and their families. https://lnkd.in/exazimn9

During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, it’s important for DoD personnel to know that find support for your mental health does NOT pose a risk to gaining or keeping a national security clearance; however, experiencing a mental health crisis could. Get the facts and learn how leaders are making strides in lessening the stigma associated with #mentalhealth.

Happy birthday US Navy!

Providing unparalleled access to the latest diagnostic and treatment innovations, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center offers our service members, retirees, and their family members the best in cancer treatment. Discover how the Murtha Cancer Center is redefining cancer care: https://lnkd.in/gbzbyQNV #TRICARE | United States Department of Defense