Improvement of Administration of DHA And MTFs

H.R. 5516, NDAA for FY 2019, Section 711(c) (Defense Health Command)

Nellis medical center celebrates 25 years

The Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center celebrated 25 years of operation Nov. 12

Continuing Implementation of the Reform of the Military Health System

This memorandum directs the continued implementation of the Military Health System (MHS) organizational reform required by 10 U.S.C. § 1073c, and sections 71 land 712 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. The DoD policy for this reform is guided by the goals of improved readiness, better health, better care, and lower cost. The Department will advance these objectives through specific organizational reforms directed by Congress and the continued direction of the Secretary of Defense·anct the National Defense Strategy.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 10/25/2019
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Military Hospitals and Clinics

Implementing Congressional Direction for Reform of the Military Health System

Policy Memorandum, signed by Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, to direct implementation of the Military Health System (MHS) organizational reform required by the National Defense Authorization Act.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 9/28/2018
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Military Hospitals and Clinics

Secretary Shulkin talks with Providers about Prosthetics

David J. Shulkin, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland, April 27. Shulkin, who visited the medical center for the first time, spoke with various providers throughout the facilities to learn about the medical care given at the hospital.

Secretary Shulkin tours Walter Reed

David J. Shulkin, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland, April 27. Shulkin, who visited the medical center for the first time, spoke with various providers throughout the facilities to learn about the medical care given at the hospital.

Secretary Shulkin visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

David J. Shulkin, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland, April 27. Shulkin, who visited the medical center for the first time, spoke with various providers throughout the facilities to learn about the medical care given at the hospital.

Secretary Shulkin meets service dogs Walter Reed

David J. Shulkin, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland, April 27. Shulkin, who visited the medical center for the first time, spoke with various providers throughout the facilities to learn about the medical care given at the hospital.

Why do you want to be a military doctor?

During the 2017 Military Health System Female Physician Leadership Conference, we asked some military medical students and junior officers to share why they want to be a military medical doctor.

Walter Reed Bethesda terrain park

The new terrain park outside of the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides another means for Walter Reed Bethesda physical therapists to simulate uneven terrain for their amputee patients without having to go to specific destinations to do so. (DoD photo by Mark Oswell)

FBCH Emergency Room

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Emergency Room (U.S. Army photo by Reese Brown)

Military Health System's Guide to Access Success

This document establishes roles, responsibilities, definitions and guidance for implementing, sustaining and managing military treatment facility (MTF) Access to Care (ATC) in the Military Health System (MHS).