Health.mil: the official website of the Military Health System (MHS)

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  Eat well, live well

  Fad diets come and go, but basic nutrition has staying power

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  Traumatic brain injury: Stories of strength and resilience

  Not everyone with a TBI experiences the same signs and symptoms

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  Understanding your TRICARE explanation of benefits

  While an EOB isn’t a bill, it’s still an important document to read through and understand.

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  What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event?

  Life changes are inevitable; when they occur, your TRICARE health options may change too

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• Eat well, live well
• Traumatic brain injury: Stories of strength and resilience
• Understanding your TRICARE explanation of benefits
• What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event?

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• Headlines

  Transformation, readiness topics of Navy surgeon general's visit to Portsmouth

  Mobile app aids 'truly informed' contraception conversations between patients, providers

  Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center releases new concussion screening tool

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• MHS Transparency

  The Military Health System is making it easier for patients to find out how we are doing. Visit the new transparency page to download reports about the performance of our military hospitals and clinics.

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• Brain Injury Awareness Month
  

  The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Brain Injury Association of America recognize March as Brain Injury Awareness month to increase awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 

  According to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, from 2000-2018 (1 QTR), more than 383,947 service members have been diagnosed with TBI.

  Go to the Brain Injury Awareness Month Spotlight