Article Dec 7, 2022 More Inclusive Research Key to Understanding Prevalence of Dementia Dementia and its most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, are cognitive disorders that affect more women than men. Although there are various theories on why, more equitable research is needed. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Women's Health MHS Mental Health Hub Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence
Article Dec 1, 2022 Military Health System Offers a Variety of Contraceptive Care Services The Military Health System offers ample contraceptive care services to help beneficiaries take control of their health, life, and careers. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Walk-In Contraceptive Services Contraceptive Care
Video Nov 23, 2022 Introducing Contraceptive Care Clinics Walk-in contraceptive services are now available at military hospitals and clinics. No referral or appointment is required. Check with your local military hospital or clinic to see if walk-in appointments are available. Learn more at health.mil/womenshealth. Recommended Content Walk-In Contraceptive Services Women's Health Contraceptive Care Contraceptive Care Reproductive Health
Article Nov 22, 2022 Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Decreases to 45 Though the overall death rate from colorectal cancers have been on the decline in recent years, it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Recommended Content Women's Health Medical and Dental Preventive Care Fitness Men's Health
Article Around MHS Nov 14, 2022 U.S. Air Force Provides Information for Aircrew Considering Flying During Their Pregnancy In April 2022, the U.S. Air Force issued a clarification of policies pertaining to aircrew during pregnancy. The policy recognized the need to provide aircrew, commanders, and health care professionals greater awareness of and transparency around the process for submission and review of waivers to fly during pregnancy. Recommended Content Women's Health
Video Nov 9, 2022 MHS Minute | October 2022 This MHS Minute focuses on the contraceptive care services available to service members and beneficiaries. Learn more by visiting: https://tricare.mil/birthcontrol and https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Total-Force-Fitness/Preventive-Health/Womens-Health/Contraceptive-Care-QnA Access communications products at https://www.health.mil ... Recommended Content Contraceptive Care Women's Health
Article Around MHS Nov 7, 2022 Murtha Cancer Center Hosts 2022 Breast Cancer Summit The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Breast Cancer Summit virtually Oct. 26. The summit is held annually during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Recommended Content October Observances Women's Health Cancers of the Female Reproductive System DOD Cancer Clearinghouse
Article Around MHS Nov 2, 2022 USS Gerald R. Ford’s Commitment to Women’s Health One in eight women will face cancer in their life. Additionally, breast cancer has a 99 percent survival rate if detected in early stages and a 29 percent survival rate if detected late. U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Douglas, Ford’s surgeon, offers a service in identifying breast cancer in the early stage for women aboard Ford. Douglas’ service is just ... Recommended Content Women's Health
Fact Sheet Nov 1, 2022 FAQs for Reproductive Health Care .PDF | 113.53 KB Frequently Asked Questions about reproductive health care. TRICARE has coverage for both medical and pharmacy benefits and includes a list of covered and non-covered services. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health Contraceptive Care
Article Nov 1, 2022 Walk-in Contraceptive Services Required at Hospitals and Clinics Walk-in contraceptives services help service members with convenience of one-day, no appointment care, and help the military with readiness. Recommended Content Women's Health Contraceptive Care Access to Reproductive Health
Publication Nov 1, 2022 Cervical Cancer .PDF | 249.72 KB This case definition was developed in 2010 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) in collaboration with a working group of subject matter experts from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASDHA), the United States Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) and the United States Military Cancer Institute. The ... Recommended Content Women's Health Cervical Cancer
Article Around MHS Oct 20, 2022 DOD Announces Effort to Ensure Reproductive Health Care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the Department will take all appropriate action, within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, as soon as possible to ensure that Service members and their families can access reproductive health care and health care providers can operate effectively. Recommended Content Women's Health
Policy Oct 20, 2022 Memorandum: Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care .PDF | 438.60 KB Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Commanders of the Combatant Commands and Defense Health Agency Field Directors about Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care after the Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Identification #: N/A Type: Memorandum Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Around MHS Oct 18, 2022 NMRTC Bremerton Thinks Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness From rose to fuchsia to salmon, with October designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton’s staff members donned pink attire to raise awareness for the annual breast cancer campaign. Recommended Content Women's Health October Observances Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
Policy Oct 5, 2022 Memorandum: Message to the Force on Comprehensive Contraceptive Access .PDF | 555.29 KB Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Commanders of the Combatant Commands and Defense Health Agency Field Activity Directors about access to comprehensive contraceptive care. Identification #: N/A Type: Memorandum Recommended Content Women's Health