Art Therapy Provides Lifeline for Wounded Warriors

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11/16/2015
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Art Therapy Provides Lifeline for Wounded Warriors

Service members who take part in art therapy to soothe the symptoms of war’s invisible wounds display acts of courage and resilience to put them in control of their lives, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs said today.

 

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Bono: Military Health System takes ‘whole-of-government’ approach in global health

U.S. troops are safer around the world not just because of military might. A leader in the Military Health System said American fighting forces perform as well as they do because a “whole-of-government approach” is taken when engaging other countries. As a result, the places they go are as disease-free as possible.

 

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MHS Innovation TCCC

MHS chief of innovation looks to increase pace of battlefield Casualty Care training and education

One of the Military Health System’s (MHS) most effective means of saving lives on the battlefield has been Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). Along with the creation of the Joint Trauma System, the application of emerging TCCC guidelines is being credited as ensuring the lowest fatality rates in the history of warfare. But, medical professionals seek to do more.

 

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