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Reducing the Stigma and Encouraging Mental Health Care in the Military
In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have “zero defects” to be mission ready. While the Department of Defense strives to identify and eliminate barriers to care that service...
VA Cleared to Use 3D Printing Tech to Assist Veterans’ Surgeries
The Department of Veterans Affairs has gotten its first 3D printing medical device cleared to assist in veterans’ surgeries. The product, a combination of “software and physical goods,” will be used to help doctors preparing for reconstructive surgeries of the jaw and...
After Dobbs Decision, Department of Defense Provides Q&A Resource
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision protecting abortion rights, many service members and families were left uncertain about their access to reproductive health care. Recognizing that the defense community continues to have questions...
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Defense Department is committed to the safety of each person in the military community. Suicide is a serious concern in military communities; service members and their families deal with a great number of stressors....