Your battle buddy can be your biggest asset. Make sure you check in with them on #InternationalFriendshipDay.

#ArmyPublicHealth welcomed Defense Health Agency Director Lt. Gen. Ronald Place and DHA Director of Public Health Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor for the morning Plenary session of the 2022 Army Public Health Course, which brings together public health professionals from across the Army.

Briefing DHA Biosurveillance with My Battle Buddy RADM Taylor and Col Sarah Vick. At the #DHITS2022 conference #DHA #biodefense

Members of #ArmyPublicHealth as well as representatives from Defense Health Agency, including DHA Director of Public Health, Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor, came together Friday for a Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness about this disease affecting 6 million Americans.

DYK laughing has health benefits? Laughing can help reduce stress, relax muscles, and improve immune function. Laughing with others can strengthen relationships and promote personal bonding, too! phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthy… #12DaysOfHolidaySelfCare

NOTICE: Panama reports over 7,000 dengue and 6,000 malaria cases for the year. Learn more about this and other health threats in the Health Surveillance Explorer: health.mil/hse

It’s time to unplug! Close out of the social media apps and news outlets today. Instead, use your free time to do something that brings you #joy. #12DaysOfHolidaySelfCare

Public Health Service Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor, Defense Health Agency Public Health director, held a public and virtual townhall meeting at Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen to share his vision on the continued Service public health merge and transition to DHA.

Public Health Service Rear Adm. Brandon Taylor welcomes members of the Tri-Service Toxicology Consortium, a group of leading toxicology experts with a mission to communicate, coordinate and optimize toxicology services within @DeptofDefense . army.mil/article/263791

What injuries and diseases trended among service members in 2021? The DOD Health of the Force report is a coordinated effort by AFHSD and the @DeptofDefense Public Health Defense Centers for Public Health. It provides a snapshot of all combined active duty service members.

#ICYMI -Congratulations Defense Public Health on the grand opening of their Public Health Laboratory! The lab will support Combatant Commands with near real-time disease & bio-surveillance threat information to prevent disease for our service members & nation. bit.ly/41nxkUV

Heat illness is a threat to individual health and to military operational success. Beat the heat this summer and know the risk management guidelines for heat illness. phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/discond… #HeatIllnessPrevetion #BeatTheHeat #DefensePublicHealth

Immunizations are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Are you and your loved ones up to date on all vaccines? Get info on TRICARE-covered immunizations here: tricare.mil/immunizations

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. ~RDML Brandon Taylor At DHA, there is an emphasis on striving together to reach one common goal despite the differences in agency titles. #DHITS #HowdoyouSERVE #ManywaystoSERVE #MilitaryHealth #DHA #SERVE

I enjoyed meeting CDA Bhalla at the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur and learning of the three pillars of their mission in Malaysia. I expressed gratitude for their support of NAMRU-IP to staff its first officer in KL. Partnerships with NAMRU-IP & the U.S. Embassy KL are vital for FHP.