August 27, 2014 - What if you were born outside of the United States and lived a part of your childhood - or all of it - in the Philippines? Or maybe Brazil is where you called home. If not the Philippines, or Brazil, how does Rwanda sound? The list goes on; the Defense Manpower Data Center estimates that about 35,000 non-citizens currently serve in the U.S. active military, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
VA Takes Next Step to Modernize Scheduling System
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August 27, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new Medical Appointment Scheduling System; the next step in a series of actions VA has taken to replace its antiquated legacy scheduling system. The new system will improve access to care for Veterans by providing medical schedulers with … [Read more...]
DoD Takes Next Step in Modernizing Electronic Health Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2014 - The Defense Department has issued a request for proposals to modernize its electronic health records and allow DoD to share health data with the private sector and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is a multi-billion dollar request to replace many of the current DoD legacy health care systems. This includes Armed Forces Health Longitudinal … [Read more...]
Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Training Provides Illuminating Instruction at Naval Hospital
August 26, 2014, BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) - Just as there is a night and day difference between performing a forensic exam versus a physical exam, there is also a definite distinction when using a blue light instead of a white light with a forensic camera kit. The end result of both can be illuminating. The variation of exam formats and camera kit lighting were but two topics … [Read more...]
Army Doctor: Soldiers Should Avoid Overtraining to Prevent Injury
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 26, 2014) - Soldiers should be aware of overuse and overtraining that can lead to injury, and should modify their fitness plans accordingly, an Army doctor said. "In terms of physical training-related injuries, first and most important thing is that injuries are the biggest health problem of the Army," said Dr. Bruce Jones, a U.S. Army … [Read more...]