The Defense Health Board is a Federal Advisory Committee to the Secretary of War that provides independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to:
DOW healthcare policy and program management- The delivery of high-quality healthcare services to DOW beneficiaries
- The promotion of health, wellness, and prevention within the DOW
- The treatment of disease and injury by the DOW
- Health research priorities
- Other health-related matters of special interest to the DOW
Mission
Our mission is to provide independent advice and recommendations to maximize the safety and quality of, as well as access to, healthcare for Department of War beneficiaries.
Ut Omnes Viverent "That all might live"
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Meetings
Next Meeting: TBD
The Defense Health Board's next meeting will be scheduled once the new members are appointed.
Future Defense Health Board Meeting Dates: TBD
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