July: Health Innovation Awareness Month

In July, the Department of Defense is celebrating the Military Health System’s (MHS) continuing innovation in the areas of protecting, supporting, and advancing the health and welfare of the Defense community. The MHS remains on the cutting edge of medical practices and procedures, providing the best possible care for service members and beneficiaries.

An airman drinking a hydrating beverage in front of a plane on the tarmac.

July is also
Summer Safety Awareness Month

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Health Month

Innovation is everywhere. Share the sample tweets below to spread the AFMS message of positive health, wellness, and medical innovation. Click on the ‘Tweet’ button to share:

Sample Tweets

Happy 67th birthday @USAFHealth! The @usairforce medical service continues providing #TrustedCareAnywhere!

This month is fireworks safety month. Use caution and be responsible this upcoming weekend. #FireworksSafetyMonth

Happy Independence Day! Let freedom ring! #AFMS

July is #HealthInnovation & #Research Month! Read about this month and #AFMS innovation: http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/820326/changing-air-force-healthcare-through-innovation

Avoid unnecessary trips to the doctors’ office. Email your healthcare team securely on MiCare. More info http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/MiCare #HealthInnovation

Learn how to cope with #stress through healthy thinking. #TrustedCare http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/797959/coping-with-stress-through-healthy-thinking

July is #JuvenileArthritis month. Did you know almost 300,000 kids live with #arthritis? Visit https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/childhood.htm for more info.