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Cpt. Matthew Adair (C), a doctor at Womack Army Medical Center, looks over patient records with Dr. David Kersbergen (R) at the CARE clinic in Fayetteville on Tuesday, February 25th. Adair is among Womack’s resident doctors who volunteer at the CARE clinic on rotation.

For Womack, CARE Extends Beyond Medical Center

Feb. 27, 2025

The CARE Clinic provides a haven for medical care to those who normally could not afford it.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Olivieri, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron warrior medicine physician, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. Olivieri was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of Feb. 24-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)
Pride of the Pack: Capt. Lauren Olivieri
Feb. 27, 2025

Olivieri was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of Feb. 24-28.

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The eastern bloodsucking conenose, Triatoma sanguisuga, feeds on animals and humans and has a habit of biting humans in the face. There are 11 different naturally occurring species of kissing bug in the U.S., though they thrive in the warmer climates of the southern states. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Ethel Kefauver and Graham Snodgrass)
Not all kisses are sweet
Feb. 26, 2025

Kissing bugs can carry a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi that causes the potentially fatal Chagas disease.

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Defense Health Agency-Public Health nutritionists recommend macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats to provide energy and maintain the body’s structure and systems. Protein also plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy diet. It’s important to incorporate plant or animal protein with every meal or snack. (DHA-Public Health graphic illustration by Michelle Phillips)
Manage protein intake to support lifestyle, workouts
Feb. 26, 2025

It’s important to incorporate protein—whether plant or animal—with every meal or snack.

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DHA Proud Days
Feb. 28, 2025

DHA Proud Days

Show you're #DHAProud on the Last Friday of the Month!

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Military Medical Innovation event
April 26, 2025
Military Medical Innovation

Join us for a free event all about the latest in virtual reality, medical simulation, and much more.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Lewis with the 121st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group administers an immunization shot to Lt. Col. Matt Boyle at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 18, 2024. Medical readiness is a critical piece of keeping Airmen healthy and prepared to complete the mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Wendy Kuhn)
March 19, 2025
Immunization Essentials Course, March 2025

A virtual two-day course that trains healthcare personnel in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, and effectiveness.

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April 28, 2025
2025 Military Health System Conference

The 2025 MHS Conference will be held April 28 - May 2, 2025 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

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