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Cancer Survivor, Soldier, Athlete Praises Military Health System Healthcare Team, ‘My Coaches’
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Hong, a cancer survivor, father, husband, and athlete, looks back on his healthcare journey on his way to the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games.
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Defense Health Agency Section 508 digital accessibility and usability law update given by office program manager Ghoston.
In his last interview before retiring on Oct. 31, 2024, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martínez-López emphasized the need for a robust Military Health System that prioritizes service members and their families.
There are multiple dimensions of health that help maximize wellness and readiness for service members. As mental health impacts and is impacted by each of these dimensions, it is important to strive to practice multiple healthy behaviors.
Military Health System leaders talk combat ready care at 2024 AUSA meeting.
Even though respiratory illnesses can happen at any time of the year, fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people get them.
While balance disorders can affect almost anyone, service members are at greater risk for certain types of inner ear damage that can affect balance.
Defense Health Agency Mobility creates and supports mobile apps that help increase the availability and access to services and information to increase warfighter readiness and the health and safety of their family members.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 27, 2024, due to Invest AL94.
It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25 to 27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Chaves County, New Mexico, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 30, 2024, due to flooding.
Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency MHS GENESIS experts continue to improve the federal electronic health records system for patients and national health care.
U.S. Army Col. Ryan Bible never saw himself being a Department of Defense health care and training leader—just as he didn’t predict much of his military career.
The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. Getting your flu shot is an easy way to help ward off illness. The vaccine lowers your chance of getting sick, going to the hospital, or even dying from the flu.
Eye injuries can happen in a split-second while service members are on duty and during recreational activities, which highlights the importance of wearing eye protection to guard against life-altering injuries. The same safeguards apply to veterans.
With TRICARE, you have access to a wide range of preventive care specific to your needs. For women, this includes comprehensive services like an annual well-woman exam.
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