Nominations for the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium Annual Awards close April 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The awards honor pioneering individuals and teams whose contributions improve warfighter readiness and sustain the mission-ready health system. Visit mhsrs.health.mil/MHSRS for full category descriptions and submission criteria.

Service to others runs deep for Logan T. Pentz, a Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) from , Maryland, currently assigned to Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command Rota.

The new authentication system offers a range of features that will simplify the login process for approximately 20 million individuals who use it, including military personnel, DOD civilians, military and civilian retirees, family member beneficiaries, contractors and vendors.

Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 22 West Virginia counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 6, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.

U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Thomas Cantilina, the deputy Military Health System EHR functional champion at the Defense Health Agency and chief health informatics officer, is set to retire from duty in October. In these final months of his military career, he reflects on his role in helping the DOD launch its single electronic health record worldwide.

Did you know that June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month? It’s the perfect time to start focusing on the many benefits they bring when added to your diet.

The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal lets you speak to your military health care team at your military hospital or clinic through secure messaging. Learn how and when to use secure messaging.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five counties in Ohio may receive emergency prescription refills now through March 25, 2024, due to storm damage.

The Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application worked for what we needed back in 2002. Since then, technology and requirements have changed significantly—and the platform could not keep up. When the Department of Defense set out to replace AHLTA and the other legacy EHR systems, the primary requirement was two-fold: first, patient safety ...

The new Military Health System Medical Library portal leads to extensive resources to help clinicians with the most up-to-date, evidence-based data for their patient care.

Patient Portal Champions get patients access to MHS GENESIS.

Has it been a while since the last time you checked your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record? If so, take a moment to make sure your information is up to date.

DS Log on is a website that gives you access to over 20 portals to help you manage your benefits. DSLog on can help you enroll in TRICARE plans, apply for benefits online, check claim status, access your health record patient portal and more. Sign up for your free account. For more information, go to https://tricare.mil/dslogon.

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