For the first time, medical representatives from the Defense Health Agency participated in a combatant command movement exercise, the Ultimate Caduceus 2023 held in March. The objective was to test the Department of Defense’s aeromedical evacuation and critical care transport capabilities.

The Defense Health Agency’s Hearing Center of Excellence Military Hearing Conservation Report for fiscal year 2021 revealed that hearing loss in the Department of Defense remains relatively stable among service members and civilians enrolled in hearing conservation programs.

In April, the Armed Services Blood Program held a two-day blood drive at the U.S. Naval Academy. A steady stream of midshipmen attended the drive, along with U.S. Naval Academy staff and others. Hundreds donated.

The United States European Command and Defense Health Agency provided medical assistance, logistics, personnel and supplies in the aftermath of an earthquake that struck the country Feb. 6., at the request of the government of Turkey.

Armed Services Blood Bank Center - National Capital Region’s (ASBBC-NCR) “Irish Nurse” Finola Brophy-Houlihan retired after more than 43 years in nursing, including more than three decades in military and civilian blood collection.

Do you live overseas and need health care? Depending on the country you’re in, you may be able to get telemedicine care from the comfort of your home.

Whether on the sport field or the battlefield, the Defense Health Agency is the global leader in research on the effects of concussion—known as mild traumatic brain injury—in the military. Its research has fueled the development of protocols to help providers assess and treat concussion from initial injury to acute and post-acute medical settings, ...

With the coming of spring, the temperatures warm and the tempo of life picks up. Amid the busyness of these warmer months, the potential for minor injuries and health concerns may increase. It’s good to know that you have all-the-time access to health information and advice via the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.

Getting sick or injured is never convenient. Fortunately, getting urgent care can take away some of the inconvenience of minor illnesses and injuries.

The Reserve Health Readiness Program, or RHRP, is a key enabler to that priority. Leaders across the services see the value of the program to support military readiness by maintaining key deployment requirements.

The Combat Casualty Care Course, otherwise known as C4, is a four-day immersion into combat medicine, preparing military medical officers for duties in the Defense Health Agency’s hospitals, dental clinics, and to perform life-saving measures during combat operations and mass casualty events.

If you live overseas, the MyCare Overseas app makes it easy to manage your health care at home and on the go.

Are your prescriptions enrolled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery automatic refill program, administered by Express Scripts? If they are, did you know you must approve your refills before they’re sent to you? Not only is the process easy and convenient, but it will also help prevent excess prescription waste.

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.

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