MAY 18, 2026 - From the moment warfighters step into training, throughout their careers in uniform, and beyond, the Military Health System is “committed to preserving the health and wellness of those who serve,” states the MHS Mental Health Resource Guidebook, a new digital resource that includes all MHS mental health options available. The MHS launched this new … [Read more...]
Obesity is a Chronic Disease
MAY 14, 2026 - Obesity is a chronic disease involving excess or dysfunctional body fat that can affect health. It’s influenced by complex biological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental factors that impact hunger, fullness, metabolism, and body weight. In people with obesity, excess or dysfunctional body fat can lead to other health issues. The systems that control … [Read more...]
How Families Can Support Veterans After Military Asbestos Exposure
MAY 14, 2026 - A cancer diagnosis is devastating to the entire family; that said, the veterans who are diagnosed with a disease associated with asbestos exposure may have an added emotional burden. A significant number were exposed years earlier in shipyards, barracks, aircraft plants, boiler rooms, vehicle maintenance units, or old military buildings. At the time symptoms … [Read more...]
Finding Purpose After the Uniform
MAY 13, 2026 — Just minutes into an interview with Chief Master Sgt. Virginia Holmgren the senior enlisted leader for the 124th Medical Group, there was a knock at the door. Someone needed help. Holmgren paused the conversation without hesitation, shifting her attention to the Airman standing nearby before quickly solving the issue and returning to the interview with an … [Read more...]
Keeping the Warfighter’s Mind in the Fight
MAY 12, 2026 - Aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Navy Lieutenant Joelle Borja and Courtney Hayes share the same goal, ensuring the mental wellness and deployment suitability of Marines and Sailors. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Borja serves as the Department Head for the Mental Health Department at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry … [Read more...]