MHS Minute

MHS Minute | January 2022

Bod Pod

Short video advertising BodPod, which is a body fat measurement, available at Wellness Centers. After a BodPod analysis, an exercise specialist will design a workout program based on what your goals are.

Defense Health Agency Campaign Plan

DHA Director, Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, discusses the eight strategic initiatives in support of the agency’s four priorities -- Great Outcomes, Ready Medical Force, Satisfied Patients and Fulfilled Staff, and what the agency-wide strategy means for DHA’s global workforce and its 9.6 million beneficiaries.

ASBP "Ready, Set, Donate" 2022 Campaign

The Armed Services Blood Program launches its "Ready, Set, Donate" campaign in 2022.

Dental Health is Mission Critical

Dental emergencies are one of the top reasons people can't deploy or why they're brought home early. Take care of your dental health with these tips.

Winter Safety

MHS Video Connect Patient Demo

MHS Video Connect provides convenient access to your military provider through secure, live video. This video will show you how it works.

MHS Video Connect Testimonial

The Military Health System is introducing MHS Video Connect. Listen to what providers and patients are saying about the new convenient way to access your military care team through secure, live video.

MHS Video Connect Provider Tips

This video has some tips to help providers easily use MHS Video Connect – the new, convenient way to see your patients through secure, live video.

MHS Video Connect Patient Tips

This video has some tips to help patients easily use MHS Video Connect – the new, convenient way to see your military health care provider through secure, live video.

MHS Video Connect Introduction

The Military Health System is introducing MHS Video Connect. It provides convenient access to your military provider through secure, live video.

Safe and Effective Weight Loss

If you're resolving to lose weight in 2022, make sure to do it safely by avoiding crash and yo-yo diets. Talk to your doctor to make a plan for the safest and most effective way for you to manage a healthy weight in 2022. Visit tricare.mil/weightmanagement for even more tips.

Quality of Life

Nearly half of people making resolutions for the new year are resolving to lose weight. While there are several long-term benefits to losing weight - avoiding or managing other chronic health conditions among them - losing just a little bit of weight right now can have immediate effects on your quality of life. From less joint pain to more energy to better sleep, you can start seeing and feeling the benefits of healthy weight loss nearly right away. Visit tricare.mil/weightmanagement to learn more.

Got Your 6 - Jan. 3, 2022

‘Got Your 6’ is TRICARE’s COVID vaccine video series that delivers important information and updates, on days that end in ‘6.’ It includes the latest information about DOD vaccine distribution, the TRICARE health benefit, and vaccine availability. Got a question about ‘Got Your 6’? Send an email to dha.ncr.comm.mbx.dha-internal-communications@mail.mil Find your local military provider at tricare.mil/MTF, or go to tricare.mil/vaccineappointments and schedule yours today!

Winter Safety

Military Health System reminds service members, family members, and veterans to take precautions to stay safe and healthy during the winter season.