Coronavirus

Appenzeller emphasizes: Get COVID-19 vaccine, no matter where

The DHA’s Combat Support assistant director had some direct and encouraging words about the military’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout to date.

Tele-critical care will play increased COVID-19 response role in 2021

Virtual health and particularly tele-critical care for critically ill patients assumed frontline roles in sustaining care while keeping beneficiaries and health care teams safe.

Join Us!! Third COVID-19 Townhall Update with Major General George Appenzeller!

Join us for the MHS' Third COVID-19 Townhall with Major General George Appenzeller

DOD surpasses 2 million COVID-19 vaccines worldwide

The DOD hit the 2 million mark for vaccinations worldwide just a month after the 1 million milestone.

Public health remains an integral part in the fight against COVID

The pandemic has highlighted a need to provide more advanced training on infection prevention and control.

Children’s well-being contributes immeasurably to force readiness

The Defense Health Agency joins in celebrating military children during Month of the Military Child, observed in April, and always.

Telemedicine advances put to the test during pandemic

COVID-19 has led to the need for physical distancing and has overwhelmed the capacities of health systems, compelling many to adopt telehealth solutions.

DOD healthcare leaders give COVID-19 update, praise DHA personnel

Dr. Terry Adirim and Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place provide update on COVID-19 vaccination progress and offer thanks to MHS workers for their contributions.

Lovell FHCC staff steps up to create formidable COVID-19 team

The COVID-19 vaccination effort at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, has brought out the best in staff.

Dover Air Force Base features ‘Park ‘N Pickup’ pharmacy

Due to the increased need for patient safety, the 436th Medical Group pharmacy at Dover Air Force Base has implemented a Park ‘N Pickup process.

DHA Form 207: COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization Document

The purpose of this form is to determine if the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to the patient.

TAB A MEO COVID19 Medical Coding Policy

Memorandum for DHA Staff - Military Medical Treatment Facilities to Implement Updated DHA COVID-19 Medical Coding Policy

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 3/25/2021
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Coronavirus

DHA COVID19 Medical Coding PolicyV5 1v

Establishes the DHA procedures to standardize the coding for Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) within military medical treatment facilities (MTFs). This memorandum replaces DHA-Policy Memorandum 20-003 of July 1, 2020. Attachment 1 was updated to include the 2021 procedure and diagnosis codes for COVID-19, including the new vaccination and treatment codes.

• Identification #: 20-003
• Date: 3/25/2021
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Coronavirus

Eight nations participate in West African virtual pandemic exercise

Medical experts from six African nations, the United Kingdom and the United States, participated in a Virtual Pandemic Preparation and Response Engagement exercise.

Army dietitian uses nutritional care to fight COVID-19

Army dietician plays a critical role in COVID-19 patient recovery.