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Nine Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced today that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality care and transparency.
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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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Crohn’s disease and colitis are the two most common types of inflammatory bowel diseases causing serious, sometimes life-threatening, health complications for people suffering from them. Learn how to get screened for these diseases through @TRICARE: tricare.mil/ColorectalCancerExams #IBDVisible
During World #AIDS Month, help stop the spread of #HIV. Learn how DOD’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Program assists foreign military partners with implementation of culturally focused, military-specific HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs in more than 55 countries around the globe. Health.mil/DHAPP
Global health security has never been more critical to the well-being of the United States. Throughout December, we will promote the importance #GlobalHealthEngagement and our efforts to protect the health of our forces. Learn more about this important priority here: health.mil/GHE
The cooler temperatures of fall traditionally usher in yearly influenza spikes all around the globe, and this year is expected to be much of the same. To help protect soldiers this flu season, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Distribution Operations Center expects to distribute nearly 1.4 million doses of vaccine this flu season.
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In the corridors of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), a nurse quietly goes about her duties, but the story of her journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
With a new year fast approaching, you may see changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting on Jan. 1, 2024. These costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.
Reserve Health Readiness Program is the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, program that provides Individual Medical Readiness (IMR), Dental Readiness, and deployment services to Active Duty and Reserve service members geographically remote from military treatment facilities. RHRP provides remote individual medical readiness for DOD service members beyond those available through military treatment facilities and organic capabilities. Learn more at www.health.mil/RHRP
Two experts from the Defense Health Agency’s Hearing Center of Excellence recently updated military health providers on these developments during a briefing during the September 2023 Clinical Community Speaker Series, provided by the DHA Continuing Education Program Office. The series offers continuing education credits and helps ensure health care professionals actively treating military patients are afforded the latest in evidence-based professional development in order to improve health and build readiness across the Military Health System.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two North Carolina counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 16, 2023, due to the Asheville Fire.
Moving is a major part of military life, and it can be hard to start over again in a new location. Many wounded warriors, their family members, and caregivers face the same issue. Here are resources to help you settle in.
Profiles of some who received the highest honor for valor and service, and why it matters this Veterans Day.
We recognize and honor the contributions and service of Native Americans who have supported the military medical community. Help us celebrate Indigenous peoples past and present by sharing our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth timeline. #NNAHM #MilitaryHealth
Gastroesophageal Reflux is a common condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults weekly. If you are experiencing acid reflux, make an appointment with your doctor to learn how to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Start your search for a doctor, here: www.tricare.mil/FindDoctor #GastroesophagealRefluxDiseaseAwareness
Quitting smoking is not easy, but a smokefree life is possible, and there has never been a better time to try quitting than right now. Join thousands of other people from across the country for the #GreatAmericanSmokeout and get tobacco cessation support through @TRICARE. https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/TobaccoCessationServices
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