Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Health Innovation – the Key to Survival; Innovative summer ads advise: “Jack Into the Blood Grid, Infuse Life”; Champion skater says you don’t have to be perfect, just committed

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07/02/2015

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Health Innovation – the Key to Survival

Necessity is the mother of invention. For the past 15 years, war has driven the continuous improvement of our Military Health System. As a result, the advancements in casualty care have saved thousands of lives both in the field and at home.

 

For the month of July, we will focus on the continuous innovation in our health system. 

 

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Innovative summer ads advise: “Jack Into the Blood Grid, Infuse Life”

On July 1, 2015, the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) will call upon prospective blood donors around the world to “Jack into the Blood Grid and Infuse Life” this summer. By way of edgy print and display ads coupled with a robust social media campaign, ASBP hopes to attract first-time donors across all five military service branches by asking them to plug into the global “blood grid” that connects donors to patients in need of blood, no matter where they are in the world.  

 

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Jack into Grid
Kwan

Champion skater says you don’t have to be perfect, just committed

When I was a competitive figure skater I always strove for perfection, and that meant never missing an opportunity to improve my fitness. It also taught me the importance of balancing workouts with my many other obligations. I think this is a lesson all participants in The UltimateMe PALA+ Challenge can take to heart.

 

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