For veterans battling the wounds of war, there's an APP for that

The battle against the psychological scars of war is being helped by technology. One application for smart phones and the iPAD, is called the T2 Mood Tracker. It helps patients monitor their behavior over time.

Binding the Wounds of War - Veterans deal with invisible scars of war

In the first installment of the Pentagon Channel's three-part series, "Binding the Wounds of War" we look at how the Defense Department is helping veterans deal with post-traumatic stress.

Headlines for Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Headlines for Wednesday, December 21, 2011: Final Iraqi Air Sortie Flies off USS John C. Stennis; USNS Mercy Celebrates 25 Years as a Hospital Ship.

Therapy Dogs Help Patients at Walter Reed Military Medical Center

New DoD Patient Safety Guide Draws Roadmap for Patient Activation

Posted by: Health.mil Staff

A newly released Patient Activation Reference Guide from the Department of Defense Patient Safety Program supports an agency-wide effort to foster an environment where patients are engaged participants in their health care. The guide provides a roadmap for moving patients toward full involvement and assistance of the health care team. The five module guide provides insight, background and resources that apply to all team members who care for patients and their families, including clinical and administrative staff, as well as the patient/family units themselves.

Activated patients have the information, skills and confidence to effectively make decisions about their health care. Research shows that patients who are engaged in their own care have better health outcomes, improving the quality of health care for both individuals and the entire system. Patients Safety Program leaders say that having an active patient population is critical as the Military Health System works toward high quality, cost-effective health care.

The Patient Activation Reference Guide is available on the Patient Safety Program website.

Sailors Should be Wary of Holiday Stress

Headlines for Friday, December 16, 2011

Headlines for Friday, December 16, 2011: Federal Government Hires Record Number of Veterans in 2011; DoD Releases Guidance for Political Elections; TRIPS Helps Military Personnel Travel Safe During the Holidays

Fleet Activities Sasebo Emphasizes Importance of Physical Training

Navy Personnel Command Offers Holiday Nutrition Tips

Navy Personnel Command Offers Stress Management Tips for the Holidays

Headlines for Tuesday, June 28 , 2011

Headlines for Tuesday, June 28 , 2011: Early Retirement Boards for Unrestricted Officers Begin July 25; Pacific Partnership 2011 Departs Timor-Leste

Fort Belvoir Hospital Conducts Inpatient Movement Rehearsal Exercise

Headlines for Monday, June 27, 2011

DNU Flash - Headlines for Monday, June 27, 2011: National Intrepid Center of Excellence Celebrates First Anniversary; USS Carr Enters Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility.

PTSD Awareness Day June 27th

June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day and for the entire month of June, the VA's National Center for PTSD is working to increase PTSD awareness.

Myths about PTSD: some people think that they can't do anything for a person with PTSD. Think again! You can do a lot, starting with making yourself better informed about what PTSD is and is not.

PTSD Awareness Day is this Monday, June 27. Visit www.ptsd.va.gov to learn what you can do, as a community member, partner, friend, or employer to help someone with PTSD.

PTSD Awareness Day June 27th

Summer Safety

Veteran Care

Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy John Campbell says America has greatly improved its care of military veterans.

Newman's Own Awards

This year's Newman's Own Awards for innovation and ingenuity have been announced. The awards support veterans, wounded warriors and caregivers.

Flu Readiness

DNU Flash - All Sailors are required to get the new influenza vaccine.

Child Care Fees

DNU Flash - Department of Defense announces a minor increase to child care fees.

Headlines for August 30, 2010

DNU Flash - Headlines from around the fleet: Navy Week kicks off in Baltimore; The Vaccine Information and Logistics System (VIALS) can now process seasonal flu vaccine requests.