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Learn about the history, missions, and organization of the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), a direct reporting unit of the U.S. Army that provides medical care and support to soldiers and their families. Find out how MEDCOM operates in peacetime and deployments, and what is the Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical Team (ERST).
DRRS is a system that measures the capability of the U.S. military to carry out the National Security Strategy and Defense Planning Guidance. It provides data on force status, risk assessment, and adaptive planning for assigned missions and installations.
The Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) is a U.S. Army special skills badge for medical personnel who pass rigorous qualification tests. The EFMB is the non-combat equivalent of the Combat Medical Badge and requires strict attention to detail and high standards.
Learn about the history, organization, and functions of the AMEDD, the U.S. Army's healthcare organization. The AMEDD consists of six medical special branches, including the Medical Corps, and is led by the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army.
NCMI is a component of DIA that produces medical intelligence and all-source intelligence on foreign health threats and other medical issues. It traces its origins to the medical intelligence section of the U.S. Army during World War II and has four major divisions: Infectious Disease, Environmental Health, Global Health Systems, and Medical Science and Technology.
AHLTA is a system that supplements the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and provides medical and dental information management for 9.2 million MHS beneficiaries. It was implemented between 2003 and 2006 and has undergone several improvements and criticisms since then.
Learn about the history, organization and roles of the Medical Corps, a staff branch of the U.S. Army Medical Department consisting of commissioned medical officers. The article covers the origins, development, education and achievements of the MC from 1775 to present day.
WebMD’s Pill Identifier helps you identify prescription and OTC meds by mouth, such as tablets and capsules. Enter the pill’s color, shape, imprint code, or picture, and get a list of possible ...