Focus
Wounded warriors have driven facility dog evolution in the Military Health System. This reflects the respect these service members have for the dogs and their mission of providing comfort and support. Amy O'Connor, facility dog program manager at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, recounted how one wounded warrior
Focus
As U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds teams fly through the sky at upwards of 700 miles per hour during exhibitions, take daring twists, dips, and turns - there's a team of health care professionals looking out for them on the ground. The aviators couldn't do their thrilling
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Blood loss or "bleeding out" is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, military health experts say. So one of the best ways to save lives during combat operations is to provide blood products to forward deployed medics and corpsmen as soon as possible. During the wars in Iraq and
Family
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extraordinarily challenging for even the most resilient kids. The lockdowns and countless precautions have resulted in isolation and a loss of normal opportunities for children to just be children. What can parents and the broader military community do to restore a sense of normality? How can
Health
If you receive care in a military medical treatment facility, you might notice your health care team is using a new method for assessing your pain. The Military Health System is rolling out a new pain management strategy known as the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale, or DVPRS Most people are
