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Collaboration key to developing 5G capabilities at JBSA experimentation site
June 6, 2022
— Two years ago this month, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering selected Joint Base San Antonio as one of several installations where experimentation and testing of fifth-generation, or 5G, communications technology would take place. In the time since, great advances have been made toward developing 5G augmented reality support for telemedicine and medical training, and in 5G cyber security, at America’s largest joint base...
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Future of nursing: Telehealth, more innovation, maybe some robots
May 18, 2022
— The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked many changes to the Military Health System and forced all providers -- especially nurses -- to innovate at near-quantum speed with agility and flexibility...
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Partnerships, COVID-19 are catalysts for enterprise virtual health
January 21, 2021
— In the pre-COVID-19 world, nearly all health care was delivered in person within brick-and-mortar facilities. Telehealth, referred to in the Defense Department as virtual health or VH, was a promise of the future — a capability whose time had not quite yet arrived...
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59th Medical Wing offers telehealth through COVID-19
December 9, 2020
— Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the 59th Medical Wing has remained operational adapting to the current situation the world is facing. Many clinics have telehealth appointments available, ensuring patients can still receive the care they need while social distancing or in quarantine. ...
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Mental health during COVID-19: 'You're not in this alone'
December 2, 2020
— Since the beginning of this year many have experienced an intense amount of change. There is no question of the emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on people. As important as washing your hands, socially distancing, and wearing a mask is, your mental health is also important...
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Nutrition quality key to maximizing immunity
May 30, 2020
— Proper nutrition is vital to health and wellness, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more important Airmen work to support their immune system through a quality diet...
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TRICARE revises telehealth policy to respond to COVID-19
May 20, 2020
— To improve virtual access to health care during COVID-19, TRICARE recently revised its policy on telehealth services. This temporarily allows you access to care more easily during the constraints of the pandemic. These changes will remain for the duration of the stateside public health emergency...
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Brooke Army Medical Center dials in virtual healthcare to combat COVID-19
April 13, 2020
— Deb Deja’s follow-up visit with her provider at Brooke Army Medical Center was fast approaching when COVID-19 hit the news and the city. With a citywide stay-home order in place but pressing questions for her doctor, Deja became concerned by the thought of holding off on the appointment until a later date. ...
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59th MDW leverages telehealth to keep patients, staff safe
April 9, 2020
— While San Antonio is under a “Stay Home, Work Safe” order, members of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland have found new ways to continue providing high-reliability care through virtual appointments while keeping patients and staff safe...
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Regional Health Command-Central telehealth expert leaves behind legacy
March 21, 2019
— A Regional Health Command-Central health systems specialist, who has impacted virtual health for beneficiaries from all services of the Armed Forces -- both stateside and deployed -- retires from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston this month. ...
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Project ECHO: Using telehealth to maintain a ready medical force
March 13, 2019
— The Air Force Medical Service uses telehealth to make it easier for primary care providers to consult with specialists, creating additional learning opportunities for medical Airmen and improving patient care. ...
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Growth of Army's virtual health technology improves readiness
January 23, 2018
— In 2017, there were approximately 40,000 virtual health encounters across the Army in both deployed and garrison settings, said Dr. Colleen Rye, chief of Army Virtual Health. That's a big increase over previous years and the increases are expected to continue, she said. ...
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Virtual behavioral health care offered through video chat
October 14, 2016
— Regional Health Command-Central, or RHC-C, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is increasing access and quality of mental health services through a virtual health program, formerly referred to telehealth...
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