Researchers find key senses impact readiness, survival

Sound localization is a critical component of situational awareness, or to put it in layman’s terms, knowing what is going on around you

Mental Health Panel Discusses Impact of COVID-19

Walter Reed Bethesda hosts mental health panel to discuss the impacts of COVID-19.

Stay Sight and Sound Ready

Stay sight and sound ready by protecting your vision and hearing, getting routine exams, and telling your doctor when you're having problems.

How vision and hearing contribute to service members’ readiness

Hearing and sight are the two dominant human senses, both primordial for military service members’ readiness, health, and mission success.

Laughter really is among the best medicines, says Air Force nurse

Air Force Col. Jacqueline Killian, senior nurse scientist for the 711th Human Performance Wing, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, talks about her 2015 PhD research on the health benefits of laughter yoga.

Vision Problems After Concussion Fact Sheet

This TBICoE fact sheet helps patients diagnosed with a concussion/mild TBI understand vision problems and provides insight into treatment options.

Visual dysfunctions common in even mild TBI patients

Vision Center of Excellence ocular medical specialists discuss visual dysfunctions resulting from TBI.

Strategies for hearing loss prevention help service members stay ready

The Defense Health Agency is one of many healthcare entities celebrating World Hearing Day on March 3.

DOD Instruction 6055.12: Hearing Conservation Program

In accordance with the authority in DOD Directive (DODD) 5134.01 and the April 10, 2019 Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, this issuance: •Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for administering an HCP to prevent hearing loss resulting from occupational and operational illness and injury. •Establishes the DOD Hearing Conservation Working Group (HCWG). •Issues requirements for the integration of noise control into the life cycle of DOD systems and equipment. APPENDIX B

VCE examines low vision with detection and care

Dr. David Eliason, of the Vision Center of Excellence, says low vision awareness is about prevention, detection, and continuing treatment.

Hearing Protection Measures

H.R. 2500, HASC Report for FY 2020, 116-120, Pg. 102-103

MHS operational innovations continue in battle against COVID-19

MHS innovations in 2020 include a new registry for real-time COVID-19 data and a system to free up hospital beds and protect patients from the disease.

Countering seasonal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic

SAD, or sometimes called seasonal depression, is a subtype of a major depressive disorder.

Seeking help from friends and family vital for mental health

Reaching out for help with your mental health is not a sign of weakness, according to Tim Hoyt.

Reasonable Accommodations

Establishes the DHA's procedures to set procedures, responsibilities, and implement guidance for administering the DHA RA Program in accordance with federal guidelines.

• Identification #: 1020.01
• Date: 11/2/2020
• Type: Administrative Instructions
• Topics: Disability Evaluation