Military Health System

DOD Aims to Shield Warfighters From Novel Biological Agents

Newer and more complicated biological battlefield threats are prompting the need for stronger countermeasures. We explain the DOD's new advances in medical countermeasures - including cutting edge technology and artificial intelligence - to keep the warfighters operational and combat ready.

Air Guard Flight Nurse Receives Distinguished Flying Cross

She's the first Air National Guard flight nurse to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross. Learn more about how Maj. Katie Lunning endured two weeks of live-saving humanitarian missions in Afghanistan - and how her bravery under fire culminated in the single largest aeromedical evacuation airlift in Kabul Coalition Hospital’s history.

Army Medical Logistics Command Focuses on Medical Readiness of National Guard Reserve Units

U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command leaders meet to tackle the challenges of ordering medical equipment and supplies. Find out about the strategies behind "Medical Logistics in Campaigning" that will poise Army medical personnel to transition quickly from peacetime at home station to an active operational environment.

Anxiety Disorder

Case definition for Anxiety Disorder

Becoming a Military Doctor: Why Work at DHA?

Former DHA Director Lt Gen Ron Place tells his personal experience about becoming a military doctor and the honor of working at the Defense Health Agency. Search for jobs at dha.usajobs.gov.

Importance of Updating DEERS

The easiest way to access your medical records is through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. Update all your contact information on DEERS before logging into MHS GENESIS. If not, it can cause a delay or issue with claims, referrals, or delivery of home prescriptions. Learn more at www.health.mil/MHSGenesis

Fiscal Guidance for Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization Funding Activities

Policy Number: 7045.01

Establishes DHA's procedures to guide DHA Operation & Maintenance Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization funds management and funds flow articulates stakeholder roles, responsibilities, and functions as delineated within the DHA’s centralized process for executing FSRM.

TBICoE Quarterly Education Series: TBI Across the Lifespan

Brain injury is not exclusive to military service members. Please join TBICoE to explore clinical best practices for prevention, assessment, and treatment of mild TBI, also known as concussion, for military dependents. This event will cover pediatric treatments ages 0-12 and adolescent to adult treatment ages 12 and up. Please join TBICoE for the next Quarterly Education Series, Feb.16, 2023!

Anxiety Disorders

Case definition developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division for the purpose of descriptive epidemiological reports on mental disorders and mental health problems among active duty service members.

Injured Fort Bliss K-9 Handler Makes Inspiring Return to Duty

A military working dog handler assigned to the 93rd Military Police battalion survives a horrific motorcycle crash with a speeding pickup driver, but his prognosis was grim. Find out how dedication, motivation, and his sweet connection with a K-9 got U.S. Army Spc. Cade Brown back on the road to recovery.

“Call for Abstracts” Opens for 2023 MHS Research Symposium

Preparations for the 2023 MHSRS are currently underway! Learn how you can qualify to present at the DOD's premier scientific meeting for the unique medical needs of the warfighter. (Deadline for abstracts: Feb. 19th)

Surgical and Procedural Patient Safety Practices

Policy Number: 6025.44

Cancelled. Replaced by DHA-AI 6025.16, Ch. 1, Surgical and Procedural Patient Safety Program.

Surgical and Procedural Patient Safety Practices

Policy Number: 6025.16

Establishes DHA's procedures to improve the quality and safety of medical care provided to beneficiaries by standardizing various processes.

Reliability Centered Maintenance Program

Policy Number: 4000.03

Establishes DHA's procedures for the implementation of a Reliability Centered Maintenance Program, including Condition Based Maintenance, for DHA sustained facilities.

Specialty Care Drug List TPharm5

This is the Specialty Drug List for TPharm5 in spreadsheet form