Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: March Marks Brain Injury Awareness Month; “I Will Always Be a Soldier for Life,” Says Retired Sgt. Maj., Dog Tag Graduate; Partnership for Patients Update: March 2015 Update

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

March Marks Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 4, 2015

Often called one of the “invisible wounds of war,” traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Anyone can suffer a TBI, it can happen on the sports field, in your home, or on the job. During March, MHS is focusing its talent and efforts on the issue of TBI. We will provide tools and resources to educate service members, their families, retirees and Defense Department civilians about the prevention and treatment of TBI, while highlighting ongoing Military Health System research and breakthroughs.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/03/04/March-Marks-Brain-Injury-Awareness-Month

“I Will Always Be a Soldier for Life,” Says Retired Sgt. Maj., Dog Tag Graduate
March 3, 2015

Retired Sgt. Maj. Sedrick Banks asked the crowd to clasp their hands in their laps, right thumb over left. He stood at the podium at the Dog Tag Bakery Oscars Viewing Party on February 22, 2015, an event supporting “American Sniper” and the portrayal of Veterans in entertainment. “That feels comfortable, right?” he asked the group. “Now clasp them so that your left thumb sits on top of your right. Isn’t that uncomfortable?”

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/03/03/I-Will-Always-Be-a-Soldier-for-Life-Says-Retired-Sgt-Maj-Dog-Tag-Graduate

 

Partnership for Patients Update: March 2015 Update
March 2, 2015

Partnership for Patients is currently in the Transitioning and Integration phase. Sustainment efforts have been transitioned to local Military Treatment Facility leadership. As of CY2014Q2, there has been a 21 percent HAC improvement since baseline (CY’10). For readmissions, there has been an improvement of 15 percent since baseline (as of CY2014Q2).

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/02/26/Partnership-for-Patients-Update-March-2015-Update