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Articles by Jacob Moore, MHS Communications

A Healthy Mind and Body: The Psychological Aspects Weight Loss

Article
1/27/2022
Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in a regimental run to celebrate St. Barbara’s Day at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 13.

It’s essential to dispel the belief that weight loss is a reflection of willpower or discipline – basically, that you can’t lose weight because you don’t want to or you’re not trying hard enough.

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How Standing Up Regional Markets is Improving Access to Health Care

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1/11/2022
Air Force Maj. Megan George, a registered nurse assigned to the 633d Medical Group based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, retrieves medical supplies from a storeroom at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota during COVID-19 response operations, Dec. 7. The DHA has seen early success in replacing deployed personnel in their assigned markets (Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman).

Modernizations set in motion in 2021 will optimize care and sharing of medical resources across services and the entire MHS, says U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Tracy Farrill.

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Tackling Concussions: NCAA-DOD CARE Consortium Battles Brain Injuries

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1/6/2022
Naval Academy football team runs onto the field

Dr. Paul Pasquina and Dr. Terry Rauch recently discussed the NCAA-DOD Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium, the largest concussion and repetitive head impact study in history, on the NCAA’s “Social Series.”

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New Small Market and Stand Alone MTF Organization Marks Big Milestone

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12/20/2021
The Defense Health Agency officially established the Small Market and Stand Alone Military Treatment Facility Organization, or SSO, during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field in Texas on Dec. 14.

The Defense Health Agency officially established the Small Market and Stand Alone Military Treatment Facility Organization, or SSO, during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field in Texas on Dec. 14.

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How Global Health Engagement is Boosting U.S. National Security

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12/16/2021
Ghanaian sailor taking notes while standing watch

The health impact of HIV and AIDS prevention efforts translates directly into our partners’ fitness, effectiveness and readiness, says Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Chief Dr. Brad Hale.

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For Many Wounded Warriors, Not All Damage is Visible or Combat-Related

Article
11/23/2021
A picture of Alex and Allison Pate

For Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Pate’s wife, Allison, being a caregiver to a wounded warrior has been a series of emotions, but she’s grateful for the support they’ve received along the road to his recovery.

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Meet the Navy Lieutenant Who’s a ‘Rising Star’ in Health Care IT

Article
11/17/2021
Studio photograph of Navy Lt. Travis Kelley

Navy Lt. Travis Kelley was recognized as one of 10 innovators in the federal information technology field in October.

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Listen to Your Body: If It Doesn’t Feel ‘Good,’ It Probably Isn’t

Article
10/27/2021
Three soldiers running on blacktop road in the country

Avoiding serious injuries when it comes to working out is all about knowing how to interpret signals from your body and knowing the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ pain, experts say.

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DHA Leaders Talk About Future Mix of In-Person and Virtual Health Care

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10/20/2021
Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place speaking at an Expo

Several conversations involving senior leaders from the Defense Health Agency at the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., centered around the future of health care technology.

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Hearing Connects Us to the World; Protecting Your Hearing Matters

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10/5/2021
Audiology - Hearing Loss Prevention and Hearing Protection

Hearing Center of Excellence duo talks about the importance of hearing health and protection both on and off duty.

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Happy Birthday, DHA! Director Reflects on Eight Years of Progress

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10/1/2021
Military personnel posing for a picture

Oct. 1 marked the 8th anniversary of the founding of the Defense Health Agency, the U.S. military’s only medical combat support agency. Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place said the evolution, growth and success the agency has experienced since also comes with greater expectations, greater demand and ever-increasing responsibility going forward.

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Back from the Brink: One Marine's Recovery from Suicidal Thoughts

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9/29/2021
Portrait photo of John Peck

After suffering a TBI in Iraq and losing all four limbs in Afghanistan, Marine Sgt. John Peck talks about his own experience and the differences in the ways in which individuals deal with traumatic life events.

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International Partnerships Foster Improvements in Military Health Care

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9/23/2021
Dr. Smith presenting at a podium

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Readiness Policy and Oversight Dr. David Smith spoke about what makes global health, specifically military partnerships, work as part of the ICMM’s "Centennial Talks," in Schelle, Belgium.

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You Are Not Alone - Mental Health Care is Not One-Size-Fits-All

Article
9/21/2021
Soldier with head in hand.

There are many options for support available to those who are having thoughts of suicide and those around them.

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Somber Ceremony at DHA Headquarters Evokes Vivid Memories of 9/11

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9/10/2021
Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg bow their heads for the invocation prayer during a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, at DHA headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Sept. 10.

Vivid memories and somber reflections marked an emotional ceremony at Defense Health Agency headquarters on Friday as the military medical community remembered and honored the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

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