Two military hospitals from Defense Health Network Central earned an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024.

The Defense Health Agency is now 11 years old. With over 700 medical, dental and veterinary hospitals & clinics, and a global workforce of almost 130,000 civilians and military personnel, DHA serves over 9.5 million service members, retirees and their families. Anytime, anywhere, always.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Osten, 21st Medical Group Operational Support Team flight chief, was selected for commissioning as a Public Affairs Officer through the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program.

The DHA is reimagining health care to fit your needs – anytime, anywhere – always. That’s why we’re introducing My Military Health – coming soon to all Defense Health Agency hospitals and clinics around the world.

Defense Health Agency Director, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland (far left) and Senior Enlisted Leader U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Y. Johnson (far right) participate in a ceremonial cake cutting during an Oct. 31, 2024, event recognizing the 11th anniversary of the establishment of the DHA. Participating in the cake cutting are (left to ...

Tripler Army Medical Center was designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital this year by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing their commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff.

After a routine mammogram last March, a radiologist informed a Munson Army Health Center nurse that they found a mass in the breast tissue and ordered diagnostic imaging. Ultimately, results from a biopsy confirmed cancer.

U.S. Army Col. Ryan Bible never saw himself being a Department of Defense health care and training leader—just as he didn’t predict much of his military career.

For Jennifer Hartman, losing her child was the single most traumatic thing in her life. Thanks to the annual Walk to Remember event at Womack Army Medical Center, she is better able to deal with her grief and make the load a little lighter.

U.S. Army Aviators are subject to various physical and psychological stresses, timely access to specialized medical care is essential to address these challenges and maintain optimal performance. Specialized care teams within a military treatment facility that focus on the unique needs of aviators can improve access to appropriate care.

“The status quo is just not enough—DHA is fundamentally transforming the way we deliver care–enabled by technology—to improve our patients’ and your lives,” said U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland, Director, Defense Health Agency, as she kicked off the DHA Network and MTF Directors Symposium in Leesburg, Virginia.

Patients have ranked two dozen Defense Health Network Central clinics and providers as the “best of the best” in the Military Health System for patient experience and customer care, according to a recent Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, quarterly report.

On September 18, 2024, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at William Beaumont Army Medical Center to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed Intrepid Spirit Center. The ceremony was celebrated with commemorative speeches and guided tours of the new building. The Ft. Bliss Intrepid Spirit Center is the last one to be built for the Defense ...

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U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka hosted a nursing student exchange with Yokohama City University at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Aug 7th to strengthen medical partnerships with their host nation counterparts.