Reportable medical events documented in the Disease Reporting System internet by health care providers and public health officials throughout the Military Health System are reported monthly in MSMR.

This report summarizes the numbers, types, and rates of incident mental health disorder diagnoses among U.S. active component service members over a 5-year surveillance period, from 2019 through 2023, during which a total of 541,672 service members were diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder.

This report presents the rates of maternal syphilis among pregnant women and congenital syphilis among newborns in the Military Health System beneficiary population from 2012 to 2022. Between 2012 and 2021, cases of congenial syphilis in the U.S. increased by 755%, and rates of maternal and congenital syphilis within the Military Health System ...

This study assessed the incidence and incidence rate ratio of selected kidney events among U.S. active component service members that occurred from 31 days to six months after a COVID-19 test. Early evidence suggests that COVID-19 is linked to kidney-related events in older and hospitalized patients but has not been examined among a younger, healthy ...

At Desert Hammer 2024, held Nov. 13-16 across southern Arizona, the 944th Fighter Wing and its partners redefined the practice of military medicine. From stabilizing critical injuries to bridging military and civilian trauma care, the large-force exercise emphasized the unwavering imperative of medical readiness under fire.

For help dealing with the emotional challenges of his vision loss, as well as the daily physical challenges he faced, veteran Charles Alewine, was referred to the Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach, California. The BRC offered him the support system he desperately needed.

It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.

New York Air National Guard medics with the 105th Airlift Wing have begun combat readiness training at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York.

The new 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Getting vaccinated helps protect not just you, but also your family members and fellow community members.

Huddled inside the International Space Station a million feet above the earth’s surface, Kate Rubins decided she wanted to go back.

While transiting the Atlantic Ocean, emergency flight quarters is called aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp. Onboard USS Oak Hill, transiting approximately 20 nautical miles behind Wasp, a sailor’s appendix has burst. Wasp’s flight deck is a flurry of movement as sailors and Marines spring into action, preparing the “alert bird” for take-off. ...

The Medical Readiness Command, West leaders celebrated the exceptional dedication, skill, and resilience of its finest top two-man soldier team by awarding U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dominic Kochen, operating room technician, and U.S. Army Cpl. Nolan Wallace, practical nurse specialist, Brooke Army Medical Center, the 1st place winners of its 2024 Best ...

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in seven California counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 1, 2024, due to storm damage.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four Washington counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 1, 2024, due to storm damage.

Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.