In the world of oral surgery, few procedures have as profound an impact on patients' lives as orthognathic surgery. Also known as corrective jaw surgery, this complex operation can transform the way people eat, speak, and interact with the world around them.

Helping Children Through the Grieving Process

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Johnson County, Wyoming, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 3, 2024, due to the House Draw Fire.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Utah counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 3, 2024, due to flooding.

The strength of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point is in the Physical Therapy Department.

While out on a hike with her daughter, Robin Campbell, a military spouse, experienced what she calls her “aha moment.” “I was struggling, and my daughter looked down at me with such pity in her eyes.” Campbell then vowed to get healthy.

Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker assumed duties as commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Fort Leavenworth, and director, Munson Army Health Center, from Col. Michael Shane Mendenhall during a change of command ceremony on Fort Leavenworth, Aug. 16, 2024.

U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka hosted a nursing student exchange with Yokohama City University at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Aug 7th to strengthen medical partnerships with their host nation counterparts.

Recently, staff at Weed Army Community Hospital were introduced to one of the most advanced and realistic medical training tools available: the Cut Suit.

Capt. Patrick Fitzpatrick was relieved by Capt. Karla M. Lepore during an official ceremony at Naval Undersea Warfare Center auditorium, proceeded by his retirement after 32 years of active duty service.

Hold the press! For the first time in a long time, the Branch Health Clinic of U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Yokosuka aboard Fleet Activities Chinhae has a full-time dentist. Lieutenant Ryan Twaddle recently arrived here to attend to the dental needs of the base.

A recent life change led one Navy couple to make a big decision that changed the dynamics of their family forever.

The 2024 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium kicked off in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 20 with Pat Flanders, chief information officer for the Defense Health Agency, touching on the Department of Defense’s efforts to modernize the health care system, enterprise intelligence and data solutions, the DHA’s Digital Front Door, and IT modernization.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 28 Pennsylvania counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 30, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Debby.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Hawaii County, Hawaii, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 2, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Hone.