Did you know the role of a dental officer extends far beyond maintaining oral health? Dental officers also serve as triage officers in times of crisis. They practice trauma evaluation skills by classifying patients into triage categories, performing triage and surgical support duties at stations located near a combat area for giving first aid to the ...

The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Oklahoma counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 9, 2024, due to the Euchee Creek and North Road Fires.

Dr. Lester Martínez-López, the outgoing assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, emphasized the need for a robust Military Health System that prioritizes service members and their families, in one of his last interviews before retiring on Oct. 31.

Defense Health Agency Section 508 digital accessibility and usability law update given by office program manager Ghoston.

Tripler Army Medical Center was designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital this year by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing their commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff.

There are multiple dimensions of health that help maximize wellness and readiness for service members. As mental health impacts and is impacted by each of these dimensions, it is important to strive to practice multiple healthy behaviors.

In the bitter fighting that raged across the jungle island of Guadalcanal during World War II, more Marines were lost to disease– malaria, dengue fever, dysentery—than enemy bullets. A U.S. Navy physician went on a field mission to Ghana to better understand tropical diseases in conditions that facilitate the spread.

To help soldiers, their families and other U.S. Army beneficiaries stay healthy, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s distribution operations center expects to distribute nearly 1.4 million doses of vaccine this flu season.

If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

As summer’s sun blazed down on the rugged peaks of central Washington, a dedicated team of soldiers soared above, ready to confront life-and-death situations in the blink of an eye. With each mission, they not only navigated treacherous terrain but also transformed desperation into hope for injured hikers, embodying the essence of courage and ...

Even though respiratory illnesses can happen at any time of the year, fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people get them.

Military Health System leaders talk combat ready care at 2024 AUSA meeting.

High-fidelity simulation field exercises at the Uniformed Services University, led by Dr. Rebekah Cole, prepare medical students for real-world combat medical challenges by developing their skills, confidence, and readiness for deployment through progressively immersive and rigorous training experiences.

Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer in 2024 at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.