APRIL 4, 2023 - Every year health organizations around the country celebrate National Public Health Week, sponsored by the American Public Health Association, focusing on public health issues that impact their communities. Defense Public Health is joining the celebration, held April 3–9, and also marking a significant year of transition and transformation for Defense Health … [Read more...]
Optimize Nutrient Absorption from Foods
APRIL 3, 2023 - As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month, remembering to ‘Fuel for the Future’ is a healthy way to meet our nutrition needs without compromising our food principles. The proverbial saying, “You are what you eat,” reminds us to eat and appreciate heathy foods. Did you know it’s possible to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods, but not … [Read more...]
Search Underway to Find Former USS Intrepid Crew Members
MARCH 29, 2023 – August 16, 2023 will mark the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Intrepid (CVS-11), the World War II-era Essex class aircraft carrier that is now the centerpiece of the Intrepid Museum in New York City. To mark the occasion, the Intrepid Museum is putting out a coast-to-coast “all call” for Intrepid former crew members, to be reunited in a special … [Read more...]
Navy Fitness Allows Reset of Past PRT Failures
MARCH 23, 2023 - A new Navy policy allows Sailors a one-time reset of all their previous Physical Readiness Test (PRT) failures. This policy was implemented in order to improve reenlistment and advancement rates as well as increase acceptance rates for extensions and duty station transfers. However, with PRT season right around the corner, it’s still necessary to keep … [Read more...]
Service Members Need to Remember Signs of Heat Illness
MARCH 21, 2023 – Despite effective techniques to prevent heat-related medical conditions, military personnel continue to experience severe and sometimes fatal life-threatening heat-related illnesses during both training activities and combat. As an Army officer and physician in an infantry unit, I have witnessed or treated cases of acute dehydration, heat cramps, heat … [Read more...]