Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: How the Army's Performance Triad Can Help You Reach Your Healthy Living Goals; U.S. forces support Afghan-led disaster relief; Patient Engagement is Essential in Patient Safety

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

How the Army's Performance Triad Can Help You Reach Your Healthy Living Goals
March 3, 2015

I have the awesome responsibility to help execute the Army Surgeon General’s vision every day with my team. That vision includes instilling the Performance Triad of sleep, activity, and nutrition into the Army’s “DNA.” I want to share some of these great tips with all of you, too, so that you can start applying the Triad targets today and improve your overall health and resilience.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/03/03/How-the-Armys-Performance-Triad-Can-Help-You-Reach-Your-Healthy-Living-Goals

 

U.S. forces support Afghan-led disaster relief
Feb. 28, 2015

The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces distributed supplies to Afghan citizens hardest hit from Wednesday's avalanche in Panjshayr province, with support from U.S. forces on Friday.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/02/28/US-forces-support-Afghan-led-disaster-relief

 

Patient Engagement is Essential in Patient Safety
March 2, 2015

When health care providers empower patients to have a voice, provide them with the tools and resources they need and give them the opportunity to raise their concerns in a safe environment, a partnership – founded in the recognition that the patient’s opinion matters – is formed and allows for optimal patient- and family-centered care. This is why patient engagement is such a critical area of focus in the field of patient safety.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/02/26/Patient-Engagement-is-Essential-in-Patient-Safety