Greater collaboration among health professionals a bridge to broader security, stability

Greater collaboration among health professionals a bridge to broader security, stability

Greater collaboration among health professionals a bridge to broader security, stability

Increased public-private partnership and harnessing rapid technological advances are two of the key tools every military, federal and international medical provider must utilize as the future of medicine rushes closer. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, returned repeatedly to these topics during his Thursday, Dec. 3, address to Federal Health 2015. 

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MHS global health engagement efforts highlighted at Federal Health 2015

Global health engagement and the Military Health System’s contributions through medical readiness training, joint exercises and real-world operations were a key focus Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Federal Health 2015 conference in San Antonio. These types of operations help strengthen America’s regional partnerships and improve its ability to respond to crises and disasters. Read More ...

Combat Extremity Surgery Course prepares medical personnel for combat

The staff of the Healthcare Simulation and Bio Skills Training Center at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth continually proves they are trailblazers of military medicine through their dedication to medical education and readiness. The Combat Extremity Surgery Course held recently was no exception. Read More ...