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Episode #141: Weekly News Roundup for June 22, 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ian Graham

In “This Week in the DoD” for June 22: Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shared his thoughts on leadership and the future of the Defense Department at a military leadership event in Washington, D.C. The Defense Department …
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The Doctor Is In – TRICARE for New Parents

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jtozer

Welcoming a child into the world is often one of the greatest joys in life. As a proud father of four children, I know that when you hold your child for the first time, TRICARE enrollment is not in the …
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday | Tagged babies, BG Gamble, child, children, DEERS, Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, enrollment, families, father, Gamble, health, healthcare, medical, medicine, monday, mother, newborn, parent, registering, TRICARE, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Standard, wellness | Leave a comment

The Fisher House Helps Family in Need

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jtozer

The Fisher House has always been a safe haven for military families who have loved ones being treated for severe medical illnesses. SRA Tony Coronado introduces us to one family The Fisher House took under during a very rough period. …
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday | Tagged airman, assistance, charity, children, deployment, families, healing, health, help, helping, hospital, illness, injured, JHNS, Joint Hometown News Service, Marines, medical, recovering, sailors, service members, soldiers, spouses, wellness | Leave a comment

New Clinical Support Tool Helps Treat Substance Use Disorders

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jtozer

To address the ongoing concern within the military about substance use disorders, a new tool kit is available to assist health care providers treating patients abusing alcohol or drugs. The “Substance Use Disorder Toolkit,” developed by U.S. Army Medical Command …
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday | Tagged DCoE, DCoE Products, Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Veterans Affairs, Depression, drinking, drugs, families, health, leadership, MEDCOM, medical, monday, Psychological Health, resources, service members, stress, substance abuse, Substance Misuse Treatment, treating addiction, U.S.. Army, veterans, wellness | Leave a comment

The Doctor Is In – Men’s Health Week

Posted on June 5, 2012 by jtozer

National Men’s Health Week is June 11-17, making this a good time for men to focus on their health by talking to their doctors about preventive health screenings and recommitting to a healthy lifestyle. Preventive screenings are an important part …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged active lifestyle, CDC, Centers for Disease Control, Defense, early testing, health, healthy eating habits, Heart disease, HIV testing, males, medical, medicine, Men's Health Week, military, primary care manager, private screening, prostate cancer, screenings, service members, TRICARE, warning signs, wellness | Leave a comment