Skip main navigation

Military Health System

Clear Your Browser Cache

This website has recently undergone changes. As a result, the website is experiencing intermittent interruptions. We're aware of this issue and we're working to resolve these issues. Users finding unexpected concerns may care to clear their browser's cache to ensure a seamless experience.

Articles

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.

If you're having trouble finding what you're looking for, consider using fewer words in your search criteria. Results are limited to content that matches all terms in the search field.

We found -

Specify Date Range (Optional):
Select Content Types (Optional):
Current Filters. Click a Filter to Remove It
Date Range:

Uniformed Services University Professor Dr. Michael Roy Receives $500,000 Grant for Blast Exposure Research

Article Around MHS
9/5/2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrianna Williams, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman Madalyn Duke, 66th Security Forces Squadron entry controllers, wear female body armor during a training at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, June 29.

Dr. Michael Roy, professor of medicine and deputy director of the military traumatic brain injury initiative at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine to conduct research on the effects of blast exposure among military service members.

Ask the Doc: What Are Ways to Protect My Mental Health?

Article
9/4/2024
Ask the Doc: What Are Ways to Protect My Mental Health?

Our mental health expert, U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Meghan Corso, chief of behavioral health clinical operations at the Defense Health Agency, answers a Dear Doc question on ways to protect your mental health.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Los Angeles County, California, due to Landslides

Article
9/4/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Los Angeles County, California, due to Landslides

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Los Angeles County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 14, 2024, due to landslides.

Defense Health Network Pacific Rim Researchers from NMCSD Spotlight Key Findings on Vision, Hearing, and Cognitive Performance at MHSRS 2024

Article
9/4/2024
Defense Health Network Pacific Rim Director Rear Adm. Guido Valdes talks with a group of residents from Naval Medical Center San Diego at the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Fla. Valdes, who is also the Naval Medical Forces Pacific commander, was at the event to support presenters from military treatment facilities within his Network as well as those from Navy Medicine’s eight medical research laboratories which fall under his purview. (Department of Defense photo by Regena Kowitz/Released)

Researchers from across the globe, including several from Defense Health Network Pacific Rim who shared key research findings about vision, hearing, and cognitive performance, attended the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium in the Sunshine State from Aug. 26-29.

Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

Article
9/3/2024
Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the healthcare process? These include patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 4 Montana Counties due to Wildfire

Article
9/3/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 4 Montana Counties due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four Montana counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 11, 2024, due to the Rosebud Fire.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Klamath County, Oregon, due to Wildfire

Article
9/3/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Klamath County, Oregon, due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Klamath County, Oregon, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 12, 2024, due to the Copperfield Fire.

Know How TRICARE Regions Are Changing in 2025

Article
8/30/2024
Know How TRICARE Regions Are Changing in 2025

On Jan. 1, 2025, there will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Des Moines County, Iowa, due to Severe Storm

Article
8/30/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Des Moines County, Iowa, due to Severe Storm

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Des Moines County, Iowa, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 7, 2024, due to a severe storm.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, due to Heavy Rain and Landslides

Article
8/30/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, due to Heavy Rain and Landslides

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 6, 2024, due to heavy rain and landslides.

U.S. Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Recognized for Care of Organ Donor

Article Around MHS
8/30/2024
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Director/Commander Capt. Anja Dabelić (far left) and Mr. Charles White, HonorBridge representative (far right), join Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune employees with the Transfer Center, Intensive Care Unit, and nursing teams to receive the “Guiding Light Award” on Aug. 22, 2024.

U.S. Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune staff members were recognized by HonorBridge, the largest organ procurement organization in the states of North Carolina and Virginia, for their compassionate care of an organ donor.

Defense Health Agency Launches New App for Providers to Assess and Treat Traumatic Brain Injury ‘Anytime, Anywhere’

Article
8/29/2024
Defense Health Agency Launches New App for Providers to Assess and Treat Traumatic Brain Injury ‘Anytime, Anywhere’

Defense Health Agency develops important new tool for assessing and managing mild traumatic brain injury, also known as concussion, with the Warfighter Brain Health Provider Toolkit application.

Marine Training Systems Mitigate Blast Overpressure Concerns Enhance Fleet Lethality

Article Around MHS
8/29/2024
Marine holds weapon

When Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller famously quipped, “Hit hard, hit fast, hit often,” there’s a good chance he had Marine Corps mortarmen in mind.

Army Begins Cognitive Testing at Initial Entry Training

Article Around MHS
8/29/2024
Soldier faces recruits during a National Guard drill

The Army has begun baseline cognitive assessments during Initial Entry Training, and all services will follow in the coming months, officials say.

EACH Helps Medical Soldiers Maintain Vital Skills

Article Around MHS
8/29/2024
Staff Sgt. Francisco Mendez, right, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the EACH Orthopedics Department, teaches Pvt. William Viera, a 68w combat medic, how to put a cast on a patient's arm.

Evans Army Community Hospital has established a training program for medical soldiers assigned to Fort Carson operational units to help them ensure they are ready to perform their wartime mission when called upon.

Page 3 of 206  showing items 31 - 45
First < 1 2 3 4 5  ... > Last 
Skip subpage navigation
Refine your search
Last Updated: March 12, 2024
Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Facebook Follow us on X Follow us on YouTube Sign up on GovDelivery