Articles by Janet A. Aker, MHS Communications

8 Tips to Help Kids Adjust to Change during the New Pandemic Phase

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4/15/2022

A parent comforts his child while she receives a pediatric dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2022. (Photo: Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte, 18th Wing Public Affairs)

Parents should prepare their kids for the new normal of the ongoing pandemic, recognizing that the status of the disease can change quickly as new variants of COVID-19 emerge.

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The New Public Health Director Talks about His Goals for Force Readiness

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4/5/2022

Rear Admiral Brandon Taylor of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps in dress whites at the 2019 National Independence Day Parade where he represented the U.S. Surgeon General as a presiding official with the other services. Taylor was named in February as the new director of the Defense Health Agency’s Public Health directorate. (Photo: Tanisha Blaise, Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division senior public relations and media specialist)

Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor was recently appointed to be the new director for the Defense Health Agency’s Public Health directorate. In an interview, he discussed how he is approaching his new role, his goals for Public Health within DHA, and the importance of Public Health to a medically ready force and a ready medical force.

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Immediate Testing: How the Military Evaluates Risk For Brain Injuries

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3/28/2022

Pfc. Thomas Icenogle, a student in the Army’s Combat Medic Specialist Training Program at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, conducts a Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2 (MACE 2) on Pvt. Alejandro Leija, while Pvt. Dominic Dubois refers to the MACE 2 card. (Photo: Lisa Braun, Medical Education and Training Campus Public Affairs)

MACE 2 allows for a quick assessment of traumatic brain injuries in the field and is similar to sports concussion checks.

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How COVID-19 Made the Military Medical Community Stronger

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3/21/2022

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic has made the military medical community stronger and will help when confronting the next crisis, whether that’s another pandemic, a new conflict or natural disaster

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Data Registry Helps Improve Research and Treatment for Eye Injuries

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3/14/2022

Pvt. Second Class Jagger Dixon, treats an eye injury during Expert Infantryman Badge testing, June 15, 2021, at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Dixon is a soldier with B Company; 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Soldiers must successfully execute a variety of warrior tasks to earn their EIB. (Photo: Army Spc. Kay Edwards, 27th Public Affairs Detachment)

Eye injury registry (DVEIVR) transforms data into usable information to help improve initial warfighter care and rehabilitation.

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COVID-19 Responses Underscore Importance of Patient Safety

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3/14/2022

Every day, patient safety is one of the top priorities for the Defense Health Agency. Patient safety means providing ready, reliable care to service members, veterans, and dependents no matter the circumstances. (Photo: Defense Health Agency)

Patient safety is a topmost concern of MHS, and Patient Safety Awareness Week 2022 focuses on Ready, Reliable Care.

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Ringing in Your Ears Might Be a Sign of Hearing Loss

Article

3/10/2022

Army Col. Randy Lau fires a 120 mm mortar during a live-fire exercise at Camp Roberts, California, June 15, 2021.

Tinnitus can affect your concentration, reaction time, and short-term memory. It can be linked to anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. Some people turn to substance abuse to try to block the sounds.

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Don’t Ignore those Lumps, Bumps and Weird Moles on Your Skin

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3/4/2022

Elizabeth Anderson, a physician assistant at Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s Dermatology Clinic, uses a lighted scope to check a patient’s skin. “Skin cancer rates are high in Florida, and it’s important to self-check monthly,” Anderson said. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. To reduce risk, protect your skin from UV rays from the sun, tanning booths, and sunlamps.

Skin problems are among the top 10 reasons active duty service members seek out medical care. Beware of lumps and bumps. Keep an eye out for moles that are changing or growing in size. Maybe it's just acne. But it also could be skin cancer.

Teeth Grinding: You Won't Believe How Harmful it Really Is

Article

2/28/2022

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Justin Sobleskie (right), and U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Roberts, USS Carter Hall dental department head, do dental work on aboard the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) while at sea.

Grinding your teeth, called bruxism, can lead to migraines and neck pain or require surgery to replace the joint in your jaw.

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A Deployed Dentist Recalls His 'One-Chair' Clinic in Afghanistan

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2/16/2022

Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Andrew Gutierrez did a tour of duty as a dentist downrange in Afghanistan.

“The soldiers knew whether there was a dentist on base. Those who needed something found me.”

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Women’s Heart Attacks Symptoms Can Differ from Men’s: Know the Signs

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2/11/2022

Signs and symptoms of a heart attack can differ between women and men. If you have any of these symptoms, call 911 quickly.

Doctors say women sometimes fail to recognize their unique warnings signs for heart problems.

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Why Dental Health is Essential for Warfighters and Military Readiness

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2/4/2022

U.S. Air Force Major Rachael Parrish, 20th Dental Squadron general dentist, performs an oral exam on Airman 1st Class Amie Bickford, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions technician at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 13, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 20th DS are tasked with ensuring airmen and soldiers on base meet all dental class requirements for deployment.

Your mouth is a gateway to your body. Bad oral hygiene can lead to serious health consequences that may affect your military readiness.

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The 'BodPod' Measures Body Fat and Fat-Free Mass

Article

1/27/2022

Meagan Loughanne, a health educator at Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Wellness Center, Maryland, conducts a BodPod assessment on Sgt. Abdel P. Moluh. This simple and effective assessment provides clients with an accurate measurement of their body fat percentage, fat-free mass and fat mass in pounds. Based on the client’s goals, the health educator will provide tailored education and coaching.

The BodPod is an egg-shaped machine that will give a detailed analysis of your body composition in five minutes, including measuring your fat mass, your fat-free mass, including blood, organs, and muscle.

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Do You Have COVID-19? Influenza? Or is it RSV? Here’s What to Look For

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1/24/2022

Military personnel preparing a COVID-19 test sample for processing

Knowing the symptoms of COVID-19/RSV/Flu will help your medical treatment

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You’d Be Surprised How Eating Habits Affect You, and Your Readiness

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1/20/2022

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8 Tips to Help Kids Adjust to Change during the New Pandemic Phase

The New Public Health Director Talks about His Goals for Force Readiness

Immediate Testing: How the Military Evaluates Risk For Brain Injuries

How COVID-19 Made the Military Medical Community Stronger

Data Registry Helps Improve Research and Treatment for Eye Injuries

COVID-19 Responses Underscore Importance of Patient Safety

Ringing in Your Ears Might Be a Sign of Hearing Loss

Don’t Ignore those Lumps, Bumps and Weird Moles on Your Skin

Teeth Grinding: You Won't Believe How Harmful it Really Is

A Deployed Dentist Recalls His 'One-Chair' Clinic in Afghanistan

Women’s Heart Attacks Symptoms Can Differ from Men’s: Know the Signs

Why Dental Health is Essential for Warfighters and Military Readiness

The 'BodPod' Measures Body Fat and Fat-Free Mass

Do You Have COVID-19? Influenza? Or is it RSV? Here’s What to Look For

You’d Be Surprised How Eating Habits Affect You, and Your Readiness

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