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Army program aims to protect Soldiers' hearing
Dec 6, 2012
The U.S. Army is evaluating commercial-off-the-shelf options for a new hearing-protection system that will provide Soldiers with the situational awareness to increase mission effectiveness and the safety and survivability they need, officials said.
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BACH earns national recognition for medical home
Dec 6, 2012
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital's community-based clinic, the Screaming Eagle Medical Home, recently earned the highest recognition attainable from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Health Officials Focus on High Risk Persons
Dec 4, 2012
Health officials at Bavaria Medical Department Activity are observing a large amount of people getting a flu vaccine this season, but are acknowledging more works needs to be done to protect people from an influenza outbreak.
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70 years of service honored
Dec 4, 2012
Rocco "Rocky" Caponigro was recognized for 70 years of service to the country Nov. 21. The World War II veteran was presented the Gen. Brehon B. Somervell Medallion of Excellence by Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, during a ceremony at the Cardinal Golf Club.
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New Behavioral Health Data Portal launches patient-centered care effort at Fort Leonard Wood
Dec 4, 2012
The Behavioral Health Data Portal, slated for launch with select behavioral healthcare providers at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital this month, widens the scope of Army Healthcare's "Patient-centered care" concept. Patient-focused research has been a driving force in behavioral healthcare for over 10 years and is now taking a greater role as a result of BHDP implementation. BHDP is a tool designed to empower patients by giving them a greater voice in their treatment by connecting the patient, provider, and several other Army healthcare systems into a collaborative, web-based team solution.
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Credentialing program helps service members excel
Dec 4, 2012
The command is helping to increase opportunities for sustainment Soldiers by developing credentialing programs for 27 of its 57 military occupational specialties. One of the ways CASCOM is supporting professional credentialing of its service members is through the U.S. Army Ordnance School's Allied Trade Specialist (91E) course.
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Army under secretary optimistic about Army's future role
Dec 4, 2012
Building a strong partnership between the Army's conventional and special operations forces is one of the service's key areas of focus as it transitions from operations in Afghanistan and looks toward the future, said Army Under Secretary Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, during his visit to Fort Bragg, Dec. 4.
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A step ahead: Wounded warriors offered exclusive access to job fair
Dec 4, 2012
For the many Soldiers filtering into the job fair at Cole Park Commons, Tuesday, the goal remained simple: make connections on the way to a new career. This goal is crucial for Fort Campbell's wounded warrior population, who received special treatment at the event with the first hour open exclusively for these Soldiers.
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December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Dec 3, 2012
The holiday season is upon us and for some it means the stress and anxiety of battling last minute crowds at the mall, frantically cleaning for visiting in-laws and agonizing over preparing the perfect holiday meal.
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Drive Responsibly--National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Dec 3, 2012
The holiday season is the time of the year when drunk and impaired driving accidents are most prevalent. Drug and alcohol use impair judgment, delay reaction times, and can result in deadly consequences when driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drugs (for example, marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18 percent of motor vehicle driver deaths. Drunk driving accidents account for 31 percent of all motor vehicle accidents, and thousands of drivers and passengers lose their lives each year because of drunk and drugged driving.
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CRDAMC hosts Remembrance Ceremony for parents struggling with fetal demise
Dec 3, 2012
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care will host a Day of Remembrance Ceremony Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the CRDAMC chapel as part of an ongoing fetal demise bereavement support group effort.
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U.S. Army Surgeon General's office recognizes Mother-Baby Unit
Dec 3, 2012
The Mother-Baby Unit at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital was honored for providing a higher satisfaction rate than at any other obstetrical unit in the Army in 2012. This prestigious U.S. Army Surgeon General's office recognition was based on almost 3 years of accumulated satisfaction surveys. Specifically, hard work and dedication, friendly, effective communication with patients, pristine facility, and excellence in care were categories evaluated by the Surgeon General's office.
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Keller receives gold seal of approval
Dec 3, 2012
Keller Army Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.
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Cold weather survival for Soldiers
Dec 3, 2012
Winter has changed the course of many battles in history. Both Napoleon in 1812 and the Germans in the 1940s found Russia had a powerful ally: a giant, icy "sledgehammer" that stopped armies in their tracks.
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Feeding your picky eater
Dec 3, 2012
Mealtime can be a frustrating and challenging experience for parents who worry about whether their children are eating enough, or getting the right nutrition. It's common for children to go through some stage of picky eating as they try new foods and develop independence.
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Warrior Games to be held Dec. 7 in Heidelberg
Nov 30, 2012
Wounded warriors to compete for Commander's Cup bragging rights in Heidelberg next week.
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A Momentary Lack of Good Judgment
Nov 30, 2012
As aviators and crewmembers, we are highly trained professionals. We do our job repeatedly to the point of muscle memory. The only thing that changes are the conditions or missions we fly. We are expected to operate with great attention to detail. But once we are off duty, why do we find ourselves taking risks that we might not take on duty?
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Don't Toy with Safety
Nov 30, 2012
This Christmas, choose toys that will make the holidays safe and memorable for your children. Toys should be a source of fun and learning. Too often, however, children are injured -- or even killed -- by toys that are not age appropriate, poorly designed or in disrepair. When choosing a toy, make sure to match it to the child's abilities. A toy that is too advanced or too simple for a child may be misused, which can lead to injury.
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Fort Hood WTB Soldiers go back to school during Veteran's Day celebrations
Nov 30, 2012
Warrior Transition Brigade Soldiers from Fort Hood returned to the classroom Nov. 9 for The History Channel's "Take a Vet to School initiative, which kicked off Central Texas Veteran's Day ceremonies
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Fort Hood WTB Spa Day recharges caregivers' spirits during Warrior Care Month
Nov 30, 2012
The day-long spouse-pampering event was part of the WTB's observance of Warrior Care Month, which celebrates the resiliency of Soldiers and their Families in the healing and transitioning process of the Army's wounded, ill and injured. The theme for this year's campaign is: Success through Transition -- Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship."
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Fort Hood WTB Soldier's dedication to disabled vets earns him DOD Disability Award
Nov 30, 2012
Staff Sgt. Donald Sistrunk is of two Army wounded warriors selected for DOD's 2012 Disability Outreach Award and will be honored Dec. 4 in the Pentagon's hallowed Hall of Heroes.
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Red Cloud fitness room offers TRX, other workouts
Nov 29, 2012
CAMP RED CLOUD, South Korea -- Soldiers and civilians at Camp Red Cloud can now perform the latest kinds of fitness workouts -- including cutting edge TRX or total resistance exercise, in a special workout space at the post gym.
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Tomodachi registry aids Japan's DOD population
Nov 29, 2012
The U.S. Army Public Health Command played a significant public health role in the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, Japanese earthquake and tsunami. USAPHC responders monitored radiation levels from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, checked the safety of water and food, and assessed search-and-rescue dogs coming into the country to assist in finding the missing.
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War hero remembered as Soldiers' friend
Nov 29, 2012
Medal of Honor recipient retired Col. James Lamar Stone ignored hospice caretakers' advice, and attended a Change of Responsibility Ceremony to see his friend Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Darlington transfer his noncommissioned officer duties as the outgoing senior enlisted leader of the 90th Aviation Support Battalion. Less than a month later, Stone's family asked Darlington to eulogize the Korean War hero, who retired from the Army with more than 30 years, of service after he died from prostate cancer at age 89 in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 9, 2012.
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Army expands prescription drug testing
Nov 29, 2012
On Nov. 15, the Department of Defense expanded military drug testing to include selected prescription drugs in the benzodiazepine class, which includes such familiar drugs as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Restoril, plus 31 others.
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Fayetteville VA and Womack Army Medical Centers Combine Resources
Nov 29, 2012
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- VA and DOD enrollees in the greater Fayetteville area can expect to see a new, $6.7 million state-of-the-art Community Rehabilitation Clinic. The Community Rehabilitation Clinic will provide outpatient services for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology. Fayetteville VA Medical Center (VAMC) together with Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) will proceed with site selection and leased space for the clinic with the expected move in date yet to be determined.
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Military Docs Use Cutting-edge Device to Save Patient
Nov 29, 2012
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 29, 2012 -- Doctors from San Antonio Military Medical Center here saved a young mother's life last month using cutting-edge technology historically reserved for infants and young children.
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Fort Hood WTB hosts wheelchair basketball tournament
Nov 29, 2012
Fort Hood's Warrior Transition Brigade hosted a wheelchair basketball tournament Nov. 21 at Abrams Physical Fitness Center that involved teams of WTB Soldiers together with teams from the community.
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Tripler JOC spreads holiday cheer, provides Thanksgiving fixings to local families
Nov 29, 2012
HONOLULU - The Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Junior Officer Council (JOC) jumped into the spirit of giving this season by sponsoring a hospital-wide Thanksgiving Basket Competition.
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Are you on drugs?
Nov 28, 2012
Are you taking Lortab? Wellbutrin? Topamax? Xanax? Demerol? Benadryl? Aspirin? Do you know how they interact with other drugs? Are they addictive? Should you operate a vehicle or go to the range? Can you drink a beer while taking any of them? People expect prescribed medicines to make them feel better, said Lt. Col. Stacey Causey, chief of the Department of Pharmacy at Martin Army Community Hospital. But are they compliant -- are they taking the medicine as it was prescribed?
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TBI linked to range of vision problems
Nov 28, 2012
Traumatic brain injuries can result in many visual problems such as binocular vision dysfunction, light sensitivity, and visual field defects. Although progress has been made in recent years, the pathophysiology of these injuries is not well understood and continues to affect soldiers in their activities of daily living.
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Hire a Veteran Audio News Release
Nov 28, 2012
This audio news release discusses the Army's "Hire A Veteran" education campaign designed to discredit myths that prevent the employment of disabled Veterans.
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U.S. Soldiers, Kuwaiti paramedics share info, tactics during combat lifesaver course
Nov 27, 2012
Kuwait National Guard 1st Lt. Hashem Al-Refae and 1st Lt. Hamad Al-Shetail attended a recent combat lifesaver course at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 13-16, 2012, so they could see how the U.S. Army trains its non-medical Soldiers on tactical treatment of wounds.
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Finally, a proven, sure-fire way to lose weight!
Nov 27, 2012
Everywhere we turn it seems there is always some new diet plan that promises successful weight loss. The weight loss industry has tried for years to find the ultimate diet plan or pill, but alas, there is no such diet plan or pill that causes rapid weight loss in a short period of time.
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Knowing the signs of a concussion, TBI
Nov 27, 2012
A concussion can change the way a brain normally works and is a type of Traumatic Brain Injury, caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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Pharmacy Chief's presentation recognized at Joint Forces seminar
Nov 27, 2012
The officer in charge of the Pharmacy at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital was recognized at an all-service seminar recently.
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Westphal, Austin visit wounded warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Nov 26, 2012
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Army Vice Chief of Staff General Lloyd J. Austin III visited wounded warriors, Nov. 23, 2012, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.
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Westphal, Austin visit Warrior Recovery Center
Nov 26, 2012
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Under Secretary Westphal Visits LRMC Wounded Warriors
Nov 26, 2012
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal included a visit with Wounded Warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, as part of his visit with Soldiers in Afghanistan during the Thanksgiving hoiday.
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U.S. Army CID Pleads with Public, Warns Against Romance Scams, Female victims being cyber-robbed dai
Nov 26, 2012
Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are once again warning internet users worldwide, to be extra vigilant and not to fall prey to internet scams or impersonation fraud - especially scams promising true love, but only end up breaking hearts and bank accounts.
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Westphal, Austin survey battlefield, present awards, thank troops for service
Nov 25, 2012
The Army's second highest ranking civilian and military leaders met with American and NATO leadership at regional commands, hospitals, forward operating bases, and support units throughout eastern and southern Afghanistan, and thanked service members, civilians, and contractors for their hard work and sacrifice during a three-day visit, Nov. 20-23, 2012.
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Former Soldier now helps others make the transition
Nov 20, 2012
A few months ago, Morris Russell was an active duty Soldier assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe. A deployment to South America and three to Iraq had taken their toll and he was going through the process of being medically retired from the Army. Today, Russell is using that experience to help other transitioning Soldiers prepare for life as civilians by helping them get ready for the job market. At the same time, his work is therapy for him as well.
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Warrior Transition Command launches 'Hire a Veteran' campaign
Nov 20, 2012
The Army's Warrior Transition Command unveiled its three-pronged Hire a Veteran education campaign plan Nov. 19, 2012, which aims to help employers understand that wounded warriors can bring a wealth of leadership experience and skills to the table and to their bottom line.
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Tennessee Titans Quarterbacks visit Fort Campbell's TBI Center
Nov 20, 2012
Three Tennessee Titans quarterbacks visited a few Soldiers recovering from traumatic brain injuries as well as wounded, injured and ill Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Fort Campbell's Warrior Resiliency and Recovery Center.
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Canadian nurse visits Smith Elementary School, talks music
Nov 19, 2012
An air evacuation nurse with the Canadian forces deployed to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center as part of the casualty support team recently visited children at Smith Elementary School on Smith Barracks but instead of focusing on her job Capt. Denise Olson talked to the children about bagpipes.
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Partnership for Patients (PfP) Campaign
Nov 19, 2012
PARTNERSHIP FOR PATIENTS: BETTER CARE, LOWER COSTS
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Privately owned weapons: Focus on the CAN, not the can't
Nov 19, 2012
FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- On Jan. 7, 2011, Public Law 111-383, also known as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 or NDAA, was enacted.
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Europe Regional Medical Command officer named Army Social Worker of Year
Nov 19, 2012
She helped first responders overcome the trauma of the Fort Hood, Texas, shootings, provided mental health treatment for Iraqi detainees, and helped Croatia improve their treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, all with just over five years in the Army.
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85th SC helps honor veterans during Chicago Bears Veterans Day game
Nov 19, 2012
CHICAGO -- The Army Reserve's 85th Support Command, headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill., supported the Army Public Affairs midwest office in the annual Chicago Bears Veterans Day game highlighting the many service members of the Chicago-land community.
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Tripler medic receives combatives' honor, sets sights on promoting MACP
Nov 19, 2012
HONOLULU -- "The adrenaline rush you feel is intense. I felt my heart beating in my stomach; like I was going to puke and then all at once I was enraged. I told my opponent that I was not going to fight for 10 minutes, either he was going to tap or I was," said Sgt. Dominique Ramos.
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Army Launches "Hire a Veteran" Campaign to Debunk Myths
Nov 19, 2012
With more than 80,000 disabled Veterans expected to enter the workforce over the next five years, the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC) launched a national education campaign to address employers concerns that currently impede the hiring of wounded, injured, and ill Veterans. During a press conference at the National Press Club on November 19, 2012, WTC launched "Hire a Veteran" to debunk the myths around Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, reasonable accommodations, and transferability of military skills.
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Tripler hosts second annual diabetes health fair, aims to educate patients, family members
Nov 19, 2012
HONOLULU - More than 100 active duty and retired service members and their families braved the rainy weather and attended a diabetes health and wellness fair at Tripler Army Medical Center, Nov. 17, here.
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Bragg doctor sets up world-class residency program
Nov 16, 2012
Col. (Dr.) Michael J. Sundborg knows women. And it's this knowledge that brought him back to Fort Bragg after a long professional absence.
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Army releases October suicide statistics
Nov 16, 2012
In October, there were 20 potential suicides of active-duty Soldiers, bringing the total so far this year to 166.
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Caregiver conferences held on post
Nov 15, 2012
The Warrior Transition Command and Dorn Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center want to make sure that wounded warriors and their caregivers have all the knowledge they need before leaving the military. To do so, the organizations hosted a conference for caregivers Nov. 5 at the Solomon Center.
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Sill civilian survives son's suicide
Nov 15, 2012
FORT SILL, Okla.-- "When I talk about suicide, it is the only time I allow myself to feel," said David Rauls, a civilian employee at Fort Sill. National Suicide Survivor Day is Nov. 17, and David and Michelle Rauls know the pain of being survivors: their son, Nicholas, 13, took his life Feb. 7, 2010.
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Space-based capabilities shaping Army of the future
Nov 15, 2012
The undersecretary of the Army received a detailed and succinct depiction of how the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command supports America's warfighters during a visit to Redstone Arsenal, Ala., Nov. 14, 2012.
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Warrior Games assessment, selection clinics underway
Nov 15, 2012
The U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Warrior Games assessment and selection clinics are currently being held throughout the United States to find the best athletes to represent the Army during the annual Warrior Games.
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Operation War Fighter internships assist transitioning Soldiers with civilian careers
Nov 15, 2012
Across the Army, wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to Warrior Transition Units prepare for transition -- some back to their units but many to the civilian world. Approximately 50 percent of Soldiers assigned to WTUs will ultimately undergo this transition, and most are eager to gain skills in preparation of joining the civilian ranks.
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USAARL: 50 years of research for Army air, ground Warriors
Nov 15, 2012
The U.S. reported a decline in the number of aviation mishaps during fiscal year 2011 (Oct. 1, 2010, through Sept. 30, 2011). The decrease in numbers from 237 mishaps in FY10 to 189 mishaps during FY11 may be due, in part, to the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory at Fort Rucker, Ala., which helps save lives by testing helicopter equipment for the Army.
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Service Excellence and the PEBLO Program Part of Army Medicine Transformation
Nov 15, 2012
"You are important, your job is vital to the success of our Soldiers," stated Mr. Fred Larson, Special Assistant to the Army Surgeon General and Program Coordinator for the Begin with the BASICS program to every Contact Manager he trains within the PEBLO program.
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Beyond protection: Army Research Laboratory investigates next-level pelvic, groin protection
Nov 14, 2012
New ballistic research areas are filling a critical gap in troop pelvic protection systems, said U.S. Army Research Laboratory engineers.
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U.S. Army South shares medical operations lessons learned with Chilean partners
Nov 14, 2012
Col. (Dr.) James Sheehan, U.S. Army South deputy chief of staff for medical, addressed more than 200 military medical students and doctors at the Hospital Militar de Santiago in Santiago, Chile, Nov. 6, 2012.
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Syringes, needles will no longer be accepted at RWBAHC
Nov 14, 2012
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center will no longer accept used syringes, needles or lancets, also known as household sharps, from patients after Nov. 30. Household sharps are typically used in the home for insulin injection. They are also used for administering medications to treat other medical conditions, including the prevention of blood clots, and may become contaminated with blood-borne diseases including Hepatitis B and C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
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RWBAHC Behavioral Health Services opens in new location
Nov 14, 2012
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - With the snip of a ribbon on Nov. 8, Behavioral Health Services, or BHS, at Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Clinic, RWBAHC, officially opened their new $2.5 M, 9,350 square-foot location on the second floor of the building.
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ADA-compliant changes implemented on FH
Nov 14, 2012
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Additional Americans with Disabilities Act-related changes have been made on Fort Huachuca over the past month.
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Army units and individuals rewarded for safety efforts
Nov 14, 2012
Twelve Army units and individuals have been named recipients of the Director of Army Safety Risk Management Award for their efforts in reducing accident rates and promoting safety awareness.
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MEDEVAC in action
Nov 13, 2012
Soldiers of C Company, 6th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Briagde are charged with the crucial task of providing medical evacuation to Regional Command East.
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Sustainers visit Afghan military hospital
Nov 13, 2012
Members of the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan visited the Kandahar Regional Military Hospital on November 8, 2012. The Sustainers visited the facility to get a better understanding of the Afghan's medical processes and procedures.
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Travel planning matters
Nov 13, 2012
If you're driving slowly past the big rigs parked alongside the interstate because of snow and ice, you know you're in a situation.
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'Red Dragons' open fully functional aid station
Nov 13, 2012
FORT HOOD, Texas -- "We needed an environment where we can maintain our medical personnel on current training, care of patients and break in new medics," Capt. David Marcoux said.
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FGR2: Meeting of the minds to achieve Force Readiness
Nov 13, 2012
Check out video clip for our interviews with Maj. Gen. William M. Buckler, Jr., commanding general, 412th Theater Engineer Command, Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, deputy commanding general for operations, U.S. Army Reserve Command, and Lt. Col. Philmore Williams, deputy commanding officer, 302nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.
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'Larry the Cable Guy' sees Natick technology
Nov 12, 2012
When it comes to turning out the finest equipment in the world for American servicemen and women, no one else can "Git-R-Done" quite like the folks at the Natick Soldier Systems Center. That's what "Larry the Cable Guy" discovered Nov. 8, 2012, when the comedian known for that blue-collar catch phrase brought the crew of his popular History Channel TV series "Only in America" to NSSC for a visit.
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3 Army veterans honored with Purple Heart medals
Nov 12, 2012
Sgt. Ralph Cipriati, Sgt. Sean Hook and Spc. Miguel Ramos, three former Soldiers assigned to the Keller Army Community Hospital Warrior Transition Unit, were presented Purple Heart medals Thursday, during a Warrior Care Month banquet hosted by the Soldier and Family Assistance Center at the West Point Club.
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November 11, 2012--America's enduring obligation: Honoring Soldiers for Life
Nov 11, 2012
As we celebrate Veterans Day on the anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I, we remember the fallen, and show our solemn pride for the heroism, strength, and dedication of those still among us -- the veterans we know as our friends, neighbors, and relatives.
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Humphreys breaks ground on state-of-the-art hospital, dental clinic
Nov 9, 2012
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at Camp Humnhreys, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2012, on the future site of the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital and the Camp Humphreys Dental Clinic.
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Awareness, prevention key to stopping spread of RSV
Nov 9, 2012
HONOLULU -- Even with Hawaii's moderate temperatures, the fall and winter seasons usher in an increase in colds and respiratory infections, to include respiratory syncytial virus, a common infection that can cause more serious illness in some patients.
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Get smart about antibiotics
Nov 8, 2012
Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide public health problem. Resistance occurs when bacteria can no longer be killed by a previously effective antibiotic and the bacteria continue to grow. According to the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics, if resistance to treatment continues to spread, our globally connected world may find itself back in the dark ages of medicine--before today's miracle drugs existed.
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Secondhand Smoke: A Danger in the Air
Nov 8, 2012
The U.S. Surgeon General estimates that living with a smoker increases a nonsmoker's chances of developing lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 3,400 non-smokers die from lung cancer each year. Some research also suggests that secondhand smoke may increase the risk of breast, nose and throat cancers, as well as leukemia.
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Wounded warrior reenlists after amputation
Nov 8, 2012
FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage are the values that the Army expects all Soldiers to exemplify.
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Fort Lee clinic wins second place in MEDCOM's Biz Bowl
Nov 8, 2012
FORT LEE, Va. (Nov. 7) -- Kenner Army Health Clinic recently clinched the runner-up title for the U.S. Army Medical Command's Business Excellence Competition or Biz Bowl and earned an additional $500,000 for the fiscal year 2013 operating budget.
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Stidley addresses flight medic course graduates
Nov 8, 2012
Seventeen Soldiers and two Sailors joined the ranks of specialized medics when they graduated from the U.S. Army School of Aviation Medicine's Flight Medic course, Class 13 - 500, here Nov. 2.
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Duty with Fort Hood WTB -- An Incredible Journey for Former Commander
Nov 7, 2012
Major Jason Good observes Warrior Care Month by reflecting on his own experience as cadre at the Fort Hood Warrior Transition Brigade.
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Rifleman radio completes key operational test at NIE
Nov 7, 2012
An advanced lightweight radio that will connect troops on the front lines to the Army's tactical communications network has completed its operational test.
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Franconia installations plan Nov. 14 drug take back
Nov 6, 2012
Installations across the Franconia Military Community will have a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at pharmacies in Bamberg, Illesheim, Katterbach and Schweinfurt from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14.
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Culture of Trust comes to LRMC
Nov 6, 2012
The focus for hospital staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center this month is trust. Senior leaders, supervisors and employees will devote more than 13,000 training hours in support of a Culture of Trust program initiated by the Army surgeon general.
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ASC Soldier runs half-marathons for cancer charities
Nov 6, 2012
An Army Sustainment Command headquarters Soldier hit the pavement in what was supposed to be a family affair as he chalked up another competition in the Savannah Rock'n'Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon.
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Army hosting events during Warrior Care Month
Nov 6, 2012
This month, the Army and other services are observing Warrior Care Month with a number of activities that will benefit wounded, ill or injured service members and help them with transitioning to civilian life if that is the route they are going.
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USAREC Names 2012 NCOs, Civilians of Year
Nov 5, 2012
U.S. Army Recruiting Command's top NCOs and civilian employees for fiscal year 2012 collected their trophies during a ceremony Nov. 2 at the Patton Museum's Abrams Auditorium.
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Army Medicine fields secure messaging service to patients
Nov 5, 2012
Beneficiaries of Army Medicine will soon be able to communicate online with their primary care provider through secure messaging.
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Two Citizen Soldiers celebrate birthdays at Symposium
Nov 5, 2012
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2012) -- Command Sgt. Maj. Jenny Bryan said she was somewhat surprised when on her 50th birthday Col. Clarence Combs III, the 80th Training Command's chief of staff, called her to the front of the room then asked nearly 300 participants of the command's Readiness Symposium to sing happy birthday to her.
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TV chef Guy Fieri serves up thanks at JBLM
Nov 5, 2012
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- Smack dab in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a cramped, steamy hospital kitchen, where meals are prepared for thousands, Spc. Christopher Lauber met his first celebrity. The two even made dinner together.
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National Guard relieves suffering after Hurricane Sandy
Nov 4, 2012
About 7,000 Guard members are helping people who are living without power while facing low temperatures, and people whose water-ruined possessions are piled at the curb, all while local transportation infrastructure crippled and simply pumping gas can be a day-long chore, in communities worst-hit by Hurricane Sandy.
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30th Medical Command assumes TF MED-A
Nov 4, 2012
Ceremony and Commander's Conference
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Army Emphasizes Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship during Warrior Care Month
Nov 2, 2012
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- In November the military services observe Warrior Care Month, commemorating the sacred obligation and enduring mission to care for the Nation's most wounded, ill and injured Service Members and to support them as they transition back to the Force or leave military service.
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Army Medicine fields secure messaging service to patients
Nov 2, 2012
Beneficiaries of Army Medicine will soon be able to communicate online with their primary care provider through secure messaging. The US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) is implementing the use of Army Medicine Secure Messaging Service (AMSMS) by offering it to 100 percent of beneficiaries who receive care in the "direct care" system by the end of 2014.
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New stethoscope designed for use in noisy environments
Nov 2, 2012
In collaboration with Active Signal Technologies, a Small Business Innovation Research partner, USAARL developed a stethoscope in 2007 that can be used to listen to heart and lung sounds in high-noise environments such as medical evacuation vehicles.
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Wounded warrior would join service again
Nov 2, 2012
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Nov. 1, 2012) -- Sgt. 1st Class James Ezell grew up a country guy in Birmingham, Ala. While he loved the life it afforded -- wide open spaces, great opportunity for fishing-- he said he wanted to see other states, other countries.
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Bragg doctor creates world-class residency program
Nov 2, 2012
Col. (Dr.) Michael J. Sundborg knows women. And it's this knowledge that brought him back to Fort Bragg after a long professional absence. Sundborg, an obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in gynecological oncology, is the director of graduate medical education for Womack Army Medical Center and was tasked with initiating an OB-GYN residency program here.
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BACH wins Army Medical Command competition, $1 million prize
Nov 2, 2012
FT. CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Blanchfield Army Community Hospital took the 2012 Best Military Treatment Facility title in the Army Medicine Business Operations Bowl, or Biz Bowl, beating out every other MTF in the Army.