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DOW extends health care supplement pilot for civilian employees in Japan
The Department of War today announced the extension of the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, reaffirming the department’s commitment to improving access to medical care for its overseas workforce, and adding interpreter support.
Lapse in Federal Appropriations
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Visit www.dha.mil/shutdown for more information.
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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The Defense Health Agency’s Clinical Investigations Program recognizes U.S. Army Capt. Stephanie Bulder of Womack Army Medical Center for her research into human papillomavirus vaccination rates in service members.
National Doctors Day is March 30 to honor physicians for their dedication and contributions to the health and wellbeing of society and the community in which they serve.
A cure for a debilitating and sometimes deadly disease, new treatments for working military dogs, a snakebite antidote, and a treatment for respiratory disease! See how years of research collaborations are providing protections for warfighters in remote places like never before.
Now that MHS GENESIS, the DOD's new electronic health record system, has been successfully implemented at Walter Reed National Military Medical, a dedicated group of peer experts is lending their support.
The COVID-19 registry provides the capability to look at treatments and outcomes and is used in conjunction with other larger data sources, enabling improved clinical decision making and better patient outcomes.
Chronic insomnia can result in sluggish and less productive days, but did you know that lack of sleep can also trigger serious physical and mental health issues? Find out what could be keeping you awake at night and how to treat it.
A dedicated Point of Contact is an important part of any Armed Services Blood Program blood drive. Navy Hospital Corpsman Class Jacklyn Davis routinely acts as this POC for the recurring blood drive that takes place every 56 days at United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command, a satellite facility to Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Prior to the pandemic, the DOD began deploying MHS GENESIS, the new federal electronic health record, to improve health care outcomes for our service members, veterans, and their families. Critical enterprise needs quickly came to light to combat the impacts of the COVID-19 disease.
Meet some of the pioneers of women in military medicine and how they changed the course of American medical history.
Months of research and planning ways to prevent suicide in the military comes to fruition. Find out about phase one of the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee's recommendations to promote the wellness, health, and morale of military personnel.
MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, deployed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on March 25.
Join the ASBP at the United States Naval Academy blood drive on April 19 and April 20 in Dahlgren Hall for an opportunity to support lifesaving efforts.
'There is no greater duty than to ensure the health of the people who serve our country selflessly and with great sacrifice, and I am truly grateful for this chance to make a difference for them,' says Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez after taking the oath of office as Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.
Jeffrey D. Freeman, PhD, MPH, has been selected as the new director of the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
With 10 days left before Walter Reed National Military Medical Center transitions to MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record system, providers and staff are participating in a series of MHS GENESIS pre-go-live events.
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