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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 Department of Defense has released the directed policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care.
Women make up nearly 20% of the the United States Armed Forces, so having more females in healthcare professions creates a much more effective force. That's why the Uniformed Services University and Canadian Armed Forces Health Services collaborated recently to advance research on women’s health issues and to optimize care for women in uniform.
Yoga and mindfulness for the warfighter? We take a look inside an Army program's "whole person" approach to help soldiers cope with stressful or traumatic events in combat and other military operations.
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH) received national recognition during their annual meeting and awards dinner in Washington, D.C., recently. Learn about the quality of patient care and rigorous standards that earned BJACH the distinction of Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.
Completing four years of renovations calls for a ceremony! Find out more about the inauguration of the Fort McNair U.S. Army Health Clinic and its rich history—dating back to the Civil War era.
At military medical facilities all over the world, there's a good chance that a beneficiary will be treated by female physicians, but it wasn't always like that. Feb. 3 is National Women Physician Day. We'll take a look at how Naval Medical Center San Diego is honoring the history of women in military medicine and their role in how far medicine has come along.
MHS GENESIS adds 11 more military hospitals and clinics with Waves DRUM & PORTSMOUTH.
It was the play that stunned millions of viewers and brought players to their knees. That night Buffalo Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped during an NFL game, active duty Air Force surgeon Valerie Sams was ready and waiting at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Find out how her military trauma and critical care experience, along with an exceptional trauma team, all came together for Mr. Hamlin.
A two-year pilot program expanding mental health treatment options for military and family members hit its halfway mark. Find out how it's been successful so far, and what's next in advancing services to warfighters and their families experiencing acute mental health problems.
Vision Center of Excellence issues first treatment practice recommendations for laser eye exposure.
Understanding exposures that have adverse effects on warriors, workers, and the environment is paramount for military health and readiness. That's why the DOD's leading toxicology experts recently met to discuss collaborative projects that will ensure the health of the warfighter.
Are the noises you're hearing real or imagined? If you've ever wondered that, you may have a condition that 10 percent of the adult population of the United States currently suffer from -- and not even know it.
This year's U.S. Army Best Medic Competition adds a technological twist! Find out about a wearable device called HRAPS, and how it tracks health data during high-risk training events and real-world operations.
Eye problems can end military careers. Now, there's new study that could launch a better way to screen and track service members' vision heath. See why expanding the current guidelines for routine eye care can help you.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command, was part of a panel that spoke before the South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives during the Healthcare Landscape Conference held on Jan. 27. This year’s theme was “Strategic Imperatives for the Future of Healthcare Delivery.”
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