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Honoring the Practice of Nursing is the Focus of National Nurses Week
Nurses make a difference—every day, anytime, anywhere, always—is the message from the Defense Health Agency as National Nurses Week is celebrated, May 6-12, 2024. Around the Military Health System, nurses provide essential, person-centered care that keeps our military communities healthy. Military and civilian nurses make a difference through their essential contributions to the DHA mission of improving health and building readiness.
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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.
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Pacific Partnership 2023 has concluded its mission stop in Kuantan, Malaysia, during a closing ceremony hosted aboard the Harpers-Ferry class dock landing ship at USS Pearl Harbor on Sept. 15, 2023.
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When a soldier experienced a medical emergency at the base pool in Baumholder, Germany on Aug. 2, 2023, two 30th Medical Brigade soldiers attending qualification for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge saved his life.
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Virginia may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 3, 2023, due to the tropical storm.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maryland may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 3, 2023, due to the tropical storm.
Growing up, The Hunt for Red October, a thrilling 1990s cinematic adventure starring Alec Baldwin as CIA analyst Jack Ryan, captured the attention and imagination of U.S. Navy Lt. Claire Burke, who briefly flirted with the idea of becoming an intelligence analyst before pursing her naval nursing career.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in North Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 2, 2023, due to the Tropical Storm.
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In a world where strength, resilience, and dedication to service often go unnoticed, one U.S. Army Reserve medic stood tall and strong at this year's Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition. Meet U.S. Army Cpl. Michael Glosemeyer, a skilled health care provider who became the embodiment of courage and determination as he stepped out of his comfort zone to participate in a competition designed for the fiercest warriors in the Army Reserve.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated vaccine at no cost.
As the Defense Health Agency and Department of Defense military medical treatment facilities continue their rollout of the new MHS GENESIS system across the globe, medical services, to include access to care and pharmacy, will be temporarily constrained.
Soldiers, airmen and Guardians from multiple units participated in Exercise Mountain Medic 23, designed to simulate the evacuation and treatment of injured personnel in a joint-service austere battle zone, Aug. 7-18, 2023, throughout Colorado.
Most active duty service members get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program.
The fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people are sick with respiratory illnesses, like the cold, flu and COVID-19, though these can happen anytime of the year.
Naval Hospital Bremerton patients are realizing there’s a more convenient option available for picking up prescribed medications than waiting in the main pharmacy. It’s a time-saving asset for everyone who takes a minute to save an hour. The ScriptCenter is an automated—and secure–prescription refill dispenser available around the clock.
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