Military Health System

Meet the teams who successfully achieved a major programmatic milestone with the March 2024 Food and Drug Administration clearance of the i-STAT TBI cartridge on the i-STAT Alinity platform. This first-of-its-kind portable blood-based biomarker test is a significant advancement in the ability to assess and triage warfighters suspected of having a #TBI.

Read this inspiring story of one Navy Medicine officer serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point continuing her family’s tradition of service in the nation’s armed forces. https://lnkd.in/ePGVtMpM

🚨 Calling all DoD personnel in GHE roles! 🚨 Enhance your impact in #DoDGHE by registering for the Global Health Engagement Operations Course (GHEOC), taking place 9-13 December 2024! Join us to strengthen strategic partnerships, improve interoperability, and drive success in multinational exercises and security cooperation activities. Application Deadline: 15 November 2024 To apply, complete this form https://ow.ly/8LJF50TZCFO and email the necessary documents to GHEOC@usuhs.edu.

Scientists from the Virology Surveillance Program at U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit SOUTH recently published findings from a study of samples processed from a recent dengue outbreak: NAMRU SOUTH collaborates with NMRC’s Biological Defense Research Directorate in these processing efforts, sending samples for sequencing and further long-term research, with the aim of developing better vaccines and treatments. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eryrfhkg

Soldiers assigned to units across the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command conduct the medical lanes during day three of the TRADOC Best Squad competition in this video. The competition tests each squad’s ability to work as a team, complete common Soldier tasks and push the competitors to be all they can be.

The Department of Defense provides cancer services of all types across our health care facilities. If you’re a provider or patient with a question about our Cancer Centers of Excellence or what cancer services are available, visit: https://lnkd.in/eickvW5a #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

Today, Thursday, October 31, 2024, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martinez departs from the Military Health System. He leaves us with a profound message: "It's not about us. It's about the people we serve." https://lnkd.in/eCHFi68Y

A message from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martinez on his departure from the Military Health System: Serving in this position for the past 18 months has been a profound honor. Together, we have made significant strides in stabilizing and strengthening the Military Health System, especially in our efforts to reattract patients to our facilities. Always remember, this is not about us. It's about the people we serve and providing them with the best care possible. I am grateful for the dedication of my colleagues across Health Affairs, the Defense Health Agency, the military medical services, the Joint Staff Surgeon and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Our collective commitment has set the stage for a robust future. I leave you in the capable hands of my Principal Deputy, Ms. Seileen Mullen, and our exceptional Deputy Assistant Secretaries. I look forward to staying connected and witnessing the continued success of our initiatives. Thank you for your support and collaboration! https://lnkd.in/eCHFi68Y

Respiratory illnesses may be more prevalent during fall and winter. Find out where to get vaccinated to minimize the effects Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: https://lnkd.in/e7-Phrxe #MilitaryHealth

We’re taking #PhysicalTherapyMonth as an opportunity to highlight some of the most talented physical therapy professionals around the MHS. Read all about Lt. Cmdr. Laura Riebel, a physical therapist assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune who was named Navy Medicine’s Senior Physical Therapy Officer of the Year for 2023. https://lnkd.in/eu7YNUip