The stigma surrounding mental health can often keep people from seeking treatment. For some soldiers, seeking treatment for behavioral health at a soldier recovery unit feels awkward, but it shouldn’t be—according to U.S. Army Capt. Kyra Maggio, who did just that.

The National Disaster Medical System conducted a full-scale exercise on Nov. 13, 2024, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, featuring the 155th Air Refueling Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package Detachment-1. The exercise brought together local, state and federal agencies to simulate a large-scale ...

A general video to educate TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries in or moving to Japan about how to access and manage high-quality health care overseas.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Washoe County, Nevada, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 22, 2024, due to the Callahan Fire.

When Information Systems Technician U.S. Navy 1st Class Maria Edwards, 41, got a stage three breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, her life was upended. The process for medical retirement from the Navy began while she underwent chemotherapy. Then another complication came up: her mother who came to Hawaii to care for Edwards, soon got her own cancer ...

Public Health Command Europe soldier always wanted to be a physical therapist, but life took a turn when she decided to join the U.S. Army while getting her master’s degree in her late twenties.

As the U.S. Air Force Medical Service continues its transformation to meet the evolving needs of airmen and Guardians, the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen John DeGoes outlined his vision for implementing four AFMS strategic imperatives ensure their health and medical readiness.

Have you considered changing your family’s TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity: TRICARE Open Season starts Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. 10.

The Defense Health Agency is now 11 years old. With over 700 medical, dental and veterinary hospitals & clinics, and a global workforce of almost 130,000 civilians and military personnel, DHA serves over 9.5 million service members, retirees and their families. Anytime, anywhere, always.

COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines are safe. Our Defense Health Agency primary care chief explains the safety data behind the vaccines and debunks myths and disinformation about what happens when you get these shots.

Growing up around veterans and a military family influenced U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class David Doyle’s decision to walk into a military recruiter’s office with the aspiration to become what he envisioned as a child. The occupation he was assigned, though, was not one he envisioned—but it led him down a path to where he is today; the 1st ...

More than 300 U.S. military medical leaders, healthcare providers and civilian medical counterparts from across Europe, Africa and the continental United States took part in the 2024 Health and Readiness Symposium held Nov. 5 - 8 in Garmisch, Germany.

Introducing The Monthly Dose! Our new video series features DHA leaders talking about our agency, where we’re headed, and how to contribute to the success of our mission. Enjoy this introductory message from our DHA Director!

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Ventura County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 17, 2024, due to the Mountain Fire.