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Health survey will be used to provide better care, assess readiness
March 14, 2024
— The Defense Department is now fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active-duty service members. ...
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DOD remains committed to protecting health of service members, learning from effects of COVID-19
March 11, 2024
— Four years removed from the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of Defense Department health officials testified that DOD remains committed to protecting service members' health, while also continuing to monitor and learn from the effects of COVID-19. ...
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DOD amends assisted reproductive services policy for severely ill and injured active duty service members
March 11, 2024
— DOD amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members...
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For service members, access to mental health care streamlined under Brandon Act
January 23, 2024
— The Brandon Act has greatly simplified and sped up the process of helping service members get mental health treatment if they need it...
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Military Health System stabilization: Rebuilding health care access critical to patient's well-being
January 23, 2024
— The Defense Department is on a mission to get the right people into the right military hospital or clinic at the right time — both medical staff and patients. ...
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Defense Department taking action with Warfighter Brain Health Initiative
December 20, 2023
— The Department of Defense is leading a coordinated effort between operational and medical communities to learn more about brain injuries and their effects on the warfighter as part of its Warfighter Brain Health Initiative...
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Deputy Defense Secretary underscores DOD's commitment to suicide prevention
September 7, 2023
— The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said...
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Army publishes new tape test policy
June 16, 2023
— The Army has published a new tape test policy based on findings and recommendations from its recent Comprehensive Body Composition Study...
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Bug Awareness Week: Small bugs pack a pathogenic punch
June 13, 2023
— Bug Awareness Week is an annual public health campaign held June 10-17 to heighten awareness of the potential risks associated with insect-related transmissible diseases...
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101 Critical Days of Summer: Air Force leaders send safety and health message
May 25, 2023
— The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign begins on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. Historically, this period presents the greatest risk of mishaps and injuries to our Airmen and Guardians. This year we want to emphasize everyone use sound decision making and personal risk management during all your summer activities...
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Brandon Act aims to improve mental health support
May 8, 2023
— The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said...
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DOD investing in wearable technology that could rapidly predict disease
May 1, 2023
— The Defense Innovation Unit, in partnership with the private sector, has developed a wearable device that identifies infections...
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Secretary of Defense presses ahead with recommendations from suicide prevention committee
March 17, 2023
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has implemented the first of the recommendations made by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military...
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Leaders detail future of National Guard
January 25, 2023
— The National Guard remains an integral part of U.S. military might, and it's changing to remain effective for the future, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson said...
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Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians
January 9, 2023
— Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio Body Composition Program policy in January, with assessments to begin in April 2023...
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DHA will serve 'anytime, anywhere — always,' says new director
January 6, 2023
— Army Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland became the Defense Health Agency's fourth director in its nearly 10-year existence Jan. 3, pledging to continue taking the DHA "down its path of excellence."...
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DOD begins hiring 'prevention' workforce
December 1, 2022
— The Department of Defense is working to create the healthy climates necessary to address a range of problematic and harmful behaviors, including suicide. This will be accomplished, in part, with a new and dedicated workforce focused on community-based prevention...
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AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
November 4, 2022
— The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant...
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Active duty suicide rate drops; Austin says more work needed
October 21, 2022
— The Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for 2021 shows a decrease in the suicide rate for active duty service members and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stresses the Department of Defense will not stop working to address the root causes of this issue...
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care training improves survivability
August 31, 2022
— Tactical Combat Casualty Care, which implements the best medical practices in battlefield trauma care, is now replacing Self-Aid Buddy Care techniques for providing basic care to wounded airmen before they get to a medical facility...
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