Collaborating In the ER: Reservists Assist, Learn in Community Hospitals

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic–when there were no vaccines, a shortage of health care workers, and hospitals were beyond capacity– the U.S. health care system needed help. Here's one of many ways the Department of Defense answered the call.

Time to Get Your Flu Shot and Your COVID-19 Booster, Too

It's flu shot time. Get your COVID-19 booster at the same time.

Prevent the Spread of Influenza and COVID-19 Viruses Within Your Community

As families return from summer vacation and students return to school, the influenza (flu) season is approaching while the COVID-19 pandemic is still on-going.

Consolidated Department of Defense Coronavirus Disease 2019 Force Health Protection Guidance

Consolidates and updates the Department’s guidance regarding vaccination verification, vaccination status, COVID-19 testing, surveillance and screening testing, personnel protection on-site mask requirements, (e.g., DHA military medical treatment facilities, meetings, travel), and the protection of personally identifiable information.

• Identification #: 22-006
• Date: 8/18/2022
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Coronavirus & the MHS Response

COVID-19 Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines are available. Moderna includes two doses, 28 days apart. Pfizer includes two doses, 21 days apart. Remember to mark your calendar and schedule time for your second dose

COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine

Moderna and mRNA vaccines are available. Moderna includes two doses, 28 days apart.

COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine

Pfizer mRNA vaccines are available. Pfizer includes two doses, 21 days apart.

Learn the Most Recent Age Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters

The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to get your vaccines and booster shots.

Telemedicine Privilege by Proxy Expands Access to MHS Care

MHS has Telemedicine Privilege by Proxy: A fast, efficient process that enables providers to file one application and get permission to virtually treat patients anywhere in the MHS.

Whole Health System Approach to Long COVID

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is leading an effort to equip health care providers with a Veteran-centered Whole Health System approach to caring for Veterans with Long COVID, also known as post-COVID-19 conditions.

DHA-IPM 20-004: Department of Defense (DOD) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Implementation

Establishes the Defense Health Agency’s procedures to implement instructions, assign responsibilities, and prescribe procedures for the DHA’s implementation of the DOD’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

• Identification #: DHA-IPM 20-004
• Date: 6/16/2022
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Coronavirus & the MHS Response | COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

Future of Nursing: Telehealth, More Innovation and Maybe Some Robots

The future of nursing is here due in part to changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How One Military Nurse Persevered Through the COVID-19 Response

Nurses across the Military Health System have played a vital role in providing routine patient care and meeting the needs of the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘I Love the Intensity’ – One Nurse Recalls Three COVID-19 Deployments

Nurses are unique, they follow a calling to care for others. Military nurses do that as well as serve their nation. For Nurses Week, the MHS highlights some of their own.

Pandemic Spotlights the Vital Role of Military Lab Workers

MHS clinical labs produce results.