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DOD watchdog report warns of issues across military …

(1 days ago) WebEmail [email protected] to share your thoughts. A new Defense Department watchdog report raises troubling red flags about the state of military health care for the 9.6 million uniformed and

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/12/07/dod-watchdog-report-warns-of-issues-across-military-health-care-system/

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Army experts: Mixed messages can fuel stigma, prevent Soldiers …

(3 days ago) WebThe U.S. Army Public Health Center focuses on promoting healthy people, communities, animals, and workplaces through the prevention of disease, injury, and disability of …

https://www.army.mil/article/262525/army_experts_mixed_messages_can_fuel_stigma_prevent_soldiers_from_accessing_behavioral_healthcare

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Update: Mental Health Disorders and Mental Health Problems, …

(1 days ago) WebSimilar to previous MSMR reports, rates of most incident mental health disorders were generally higher among female than male service members and among Army members, …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/08/01/Update-MH-BH-MSMR

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Reducing the stigma and encouraging mental health care in the …

(4 days ago) Web5/18/2021 By: Claudia Sanchez Bustamante. In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have "zero defects" …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/05/18/Reducing-the-stigma-and-encouraging-mental-health-care-in-the-military

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Military Mental Health and Building Resilience in 2023

(Just Now) WebCall 800-342-9667. The Psychological Health Resource Center is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and family members with questions about psychological health …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/01/08/news459748

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Army health expert shares mental health resources available to …

(6 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports one in five adults have experienced a mental health issue. It also states suicide is one of the leading causes of …

https://www.army.mil/article/256525/army_health_expert_shares_mental_health_resources_available_to_soldiers_families

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In-Theater Mental Health Disorders Among U.S. Soldiers Deployed …

(2 days ago) WebMental health is a significant concern within the U.S. military, and service members are at substantial risk for developing an array of mental health conditions including anxiety, …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2022/11/01/Mental-Health-MSMR

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A General Fights to Illuminate Mental Health Issues in the Military

(4 days ago) WebMarch 19, 2022. WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Ernest Litynski has received numerous awards and decorations during his nearly three decades in the Army. But he is best …

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/19/us/politics/military-mental-health.html

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Army Public Health Center releases 6th edition of Health of the Force

(5 days ago) WebABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- The U.S. Army Public Health Center released the sixth annual Health of the Force report June 1.The report focuses on Active Component …

https://www.army.mil/article/247174/army_public_health_center_releases_6th_edition_of_health_of_the_force

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Health of the Force report examines COVID-19 pandemic impacts …

(8 days ago) WebABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The U.S. Army Public Health Center released the seventh annual Health of the Force, or HOF, report April 18, 2022. The report …

https://www.army.mil/article/255880/health_of_the_force_report_examines_covid_19_pandemic_impacts_to_soldier_health_public_health_response

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U.S. military aims to address mental health as suicides rise

(6 days ago) WebLast year the Army issued fresh guidelines to its commanders on how to handle mental health issues in the ranks, complete with briefing slides and a script. But daunting long …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/as-suicides-rise-u-s-military-seeks-to-address-mental-health

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Military Health System Stabilization: Rebuilding Health Care …

(5 days ago) WebRarely have issues in the MHS become so front-and-center. with official representation from the Army, Navy, Air Force, joint staff and Marine Corps … all of the major …

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3652092/military-health-system-stabilization-rebuilding-health-care-access-is-critical/

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Staff Shortages and Burnout Topped Challenges for Military …

(Just Now) WebDelays in care related to COVID-19 and issues with transfers to civilian or other military health facilities led to at least one patient death, the DoD's top watchdog found.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/07/staff-shortages-and-burnout-topped-challenges-military-hospitals-pandemic-watchdog-finds.html

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Military Health and Health Care RAND

(4 days ago) WebCombining its expertise in health and defense policy, RAND examines policy issues surrounding military medical care needs and the systems intended to meet them. The …

https://www.rand.org/topics/military-health-and-health-care.html

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Department of Defense Releases Annual Report on Suicide in the …

(2 days ago) WebThe DOD released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military: Calendar Year (CY) 2022, providing annual suicide data of service members and their dependents, and outlining …

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3569734/department-of-defense-releases-annual-report-on-suicide-in-the-military-calenda/

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Military public health experts provide tips for leaders to improve

(Just Now) WebThe Army’s 2020 Health of the Force “Identification of a unit’s biggest health problems or increasing trends in a health condition can lead to meaningful modifications of training

https://www.army.mil/article/263452/military_public_health_experts_provide_tips_for_leaders_to_improve_medical_readiness

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Military psychologist talks facts, prevention of substance, alcohol

(Just Now) WebAlcohol misuse continues to be a problem across the Army, contributing to behavioral health issues, misconduct/crimes, suicidal risk behaviors and other high-risk behaviors …

https://www.army.mil/article/265016/military_psychologist_talks_facts_prevention_of_substance_alcohol_misuse_among_service_members

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MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Health.mil

(8 days ago) WebMay 17, 2024 Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs Join Forces to Improve Health Care access for Florida Veterans If you are in your Patient Portal, and having issues, …

https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Technology/MHS-GENESIS/Frequently-Asked-Questions/MHS-GENESIS-Patient-Portal

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Mental Health in the U.S. Military: Where Are We Now? - Psych …

(9 days ago) WebSuicide is a public health issue and a leading cause of death in the United States, particularly among veterans of war. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that …

https://psychcentral.com/ptsd/mental-health-in-the-military

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Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health

(8 days ago) Web20% lower increase in behavioral health reports lasing more than 90 days = 3,002 fewer soldiers on behavioral health profiles greater than 90 days. 502% lower increase in …

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/04/30/army-fitness-plan-cuts-injuries-and-drug-use-boosts-mental-health/

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DoD Confirms: Rare Heart Inflammation Cases Linked to COVID-19 …

(9 days ago) WebMilitary.com By Patricia Kime. Published June 30, 2021. A new study of U.S. service members found higher than expected rates of heart inflammation following receipt of …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/06/30/dod-confirms-rare-heart-inflammation-cases-linked-covid-19-vaccines.html

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9 Military Hospitals Receive Top Marks for Patient Safety

(5 days ago) Web673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado. 96th Medical Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/08/9-military-hospitals-receive-top-marks-patient-safety.html

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In military medicine, study shows rank and race affect care

(7 days ago) WebSchwab, a retired Army Lt. Col. who formerly worked as a chief financial officer at a military hospital, said discussions with health providers revealed that providing higher-status …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/16/military-medicine-rank-race-healthcare-disparities/

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Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know …

(4 days ago) WebAll of the military services saw decreases. The number of sexual assaults reported in the Army decreased from 3,718 in 2022 to 3,507 last year, while the Navy went from 2,052 …

https://apnews.com/article/sexual-assault-reports-us-military-academies-1db318acce38e6294c1f1f095ae3797f

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What military doctors can teach us about power in the United …

(6 days ago) WebMay 16, 2024 11 AM PT. Power is invisible, but its effects can be seen everywhere — especially in the health records of active-duty military personnel. By examining details of …

https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-16/what-military-doctors-can-teach-us-about-power-in-the-united-states

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Aligning Recruiting Standards with Evolving Health Trends

(1 days ago) WebThe Secretary of the Army has approval authority for all updates to medical fitness standards when problems arise (Department of the Army, 2019). Problem. and less …

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2024/April/Aligning-Recruiting-Standards-with-Evolving-Health-Trends/

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Military Bases Linked to Cancer and Health Problems

(Just Now) WebMilitary families and members of the local community have since reported cases of hypertension, lung disease, nervous system issues, blood vessel damage, asthma, …

https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2018/01/10/military-bases-linked-cancer-and-health-problems.html

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Children’s hospitals take fight over military payments to Congress

(6 days ago) WebA change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn. The issue is expected to …

https://www.armytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/05/17/childrens-hospitals-take-fight-over-military-payments-to-congress/

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Army will present Purple Heart to veteran 73 years after he

(2 days ago) WebPAUL, Minn. (AP) — After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat was set to finally get his Purple …

https://www.wect.com/2024/05/17/army-will-present-purple-heart-veteran-73-years-after-he-was-wounded-korean-war/

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