Defense Health Agency

Meet Dr. Alec Sheaffer, Occupational Therapist at U.S. Navy Hospital Educational Developmental Intervention Services in Okinawa, Japan AGILITY: Dr. Sheaffer joined the Educational Developmental Intervention Services team a year ago as an early intervention and school-based occupational therapist providing services in homes and schools across Okinawa that help children reach developmental milestones and participate in play, self-care, socialization, school, and feeding. Dr. Sheaffer works extremely hard and brings compassion, knowledge, and understanding to children, families, and her interdisciplinary team. She takes on any task she is presented with while managing a caseload of both school-age and early intervention patients. She manages department trainings, leads continuing education courses, and engages in community outreach programs. She is currently conducting peer-reviewed research on inclusivity and presenting at international conferences. Dr. Sheaffer works extremely hard and brings compassion, knowledge, and understanding to children, families, and her interdisciplinary team. #DHAProud | #WorkforceWednesday | #DHASpotlight

Many adults experience back pain, including those with a lower limb amputation. The Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence took a closer look at the differences between individuals with amputation, with and without back pain. Check out the study: https://lnkd.in/g2VXwyAt

Come work for the Defense Health Agency! We are advertising the Senior Executive Service Director, TRICARE Health Plan. It will open November 18, 2024 and close on December 17, 2024 To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6f26wfb #TRICARE | #DHAProud

In 1959, AFMS - Seymour Johnson - 4th Medical Group, established its home at Seymour Johnson AFB, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. In 1993, the hospital was redesignated as the Koritz Clinic in memory of Major Thomas Koritz. Koritz, a flight surgeon with the 4th Medical Group, tragically lost his life during a bombing mission over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. He was one of only five Air Force pilot-physicians, and his legacy continues to inspire. Part of Defense Health Network Continental, the 4th Medical Group supports the Combat Air Forces’ largest flying hour program, F-15E Strike Eagle wing, maintenance group, and total force integration structure. https://lnkd.in/g4YexFUT #MTFMonday | #DHAProud

#TRICARE Open Season is here! Now’s the time to review your health plan options if you are enrolled in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select and make a decision for the upcoming year. Get more details at: www.tricare.mil/OpenSeason

The USDA recommends 24 hours of thawing for every 4-5 pounds of turkey. This means a 20-pound frozen turkey will require 5 days to thaw in the refrigerator before cooking. Avoid food poisoning or a possible trip to urgent care by following these Turkey Day safety tips: https://lnkd.in/g2Ui37F5 #Thanksgiving | #Holiday

Grieving a loss to suicide is deeply personal and there is no right or wrong way to cope. Remember, your feelings are unique and everyone experiences grief differently. To help navigate your emotions and find support during this difficult time, visit: https://lnkd.in/eEk7K536

We are so proud of the multi-agency Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) #FederalEHR Implementation Team for receiving the WashingtonExec Pinnacle Award for Government Team Project of the Year in Healthcare! Congratulations to everyone involved with this powerhouse of a team. Cliff Wilborn, FEHRM Joint Sharing Sites–Lovell Director, represented the team at the Pinnacle Award Luncheon today to accept the award on behalf of the team. The award recognizes the landmark collaboration across the FHCC, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Defense, and Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office to deploy the federal EHR at the complex #healthcare facility. The successful deployment reflects many cross-agency accomplishments that can be leveraged by other healthcare systems looking to integrate and streamline care, transforming healthcare on an even broader scale. Learn more at www.FEHRM.gov.

#DYK? Since 1992, the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence has published over 700 peer-reviewed manuscripts in collaboration with other institutions. The work aligns and responds to trends, gaps, and priorities of the DHA and broader United States Department of Defense to inform policy, resource management, and state of the science for warfighters, veterans, their families and caregivers, and health care providers. See what TBICoE researchers published in 2023 here: https://lnkd.in/gXbA-6ah #MilitaryMedicine | #TBICoE

High fives for an A grade! Thanks to the high-quality, safe care services provided to service members and their families by the Defense Health Agency, 15 military hospitals received A’s from Leapfrog, a national independent organization that focuses on health care quality. See if your local hospital made the grade!