Dec. 20, 2023 Warfighter brain health initiative focuses on injury prevention The DOD 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.
Nov. 21, 2023 DOD initiative focuses on warfighter's brain health, reducing risk for traumatic brain injuries The Defense Department's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative is aimed at bringing together operational and medical communities in a more unified approach toward optimizing service member's overall brain health and countering traumatic brain injuries.
Oct. 23, 2023 Avoiding flu this season Flu season — when cases of the flu go up dramatically — in the U.S. is October through May. The highest number of cases usually happen between December and February.
Sept. 26, 2023 Tips to make infant safe sleep guidelines work for military parents Military families often have more parenting-related logistics to worry about than civilian families, but experts say it's important for infants to have a safe sleep environment, no matter the circumstances.
Sept. 6, 2023 Deputy Defense Secretary underscores DOD's commitment to suicide prevention The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
Sept. 5, 2023 Mobile App enhances medical care Air Force Research Laboratory researchers developed the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit to modernize medical recording and allow service members access to providers while in the field.
Aug. 28, 2023 Malaria case prompts mosquito analysis A team of Army infectious disease experts are working to gather and analyze the genomic sequence of mosquitos following the first confirmed non-travel related malaria case in Maryland in more than 40 years.
Aug. 16, 2023 Africa Malaria Task Force Focuses on New Threats Since its inception, the Africa Malaria Task Force has brought together scientists and policy makers to share resources, strategies and expertise that support malaria prevention in Africa.
Aug. 10, 2023 Boil water notice elicits swift response In times of turmoil, the resilience of a community is often tested. This was the case on July 19 when a boil water notice was issued initially due to low water pressure in the area surrounding Goodfellow Air Force Base.
June 16, 2023 Physical therapy flight puts Airmen back in fight The 56th Medical Group physical therapy flight at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, is a shop of a few Airmen that have a vital mission providing medical support to injured active-duty Airmen.