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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Nov 21, 2024
Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.
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Nov 20, 2024
TRICARE has recently expanded its hearing aid coverage to include eligible children of retired service members. This new coverage results from a new statute. It aims to improve access to life-changing medical technology and help eligible children of retired service members get the hearing aids they need.
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Nov 18, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Orange County, New York, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 26, 2024, due to the Jennings Creek Fire.
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Nov 15, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced today that 15 military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024, demonstrating DHA’s continued commitment to safe, high-quality care, and transparency.
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Nov 15, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced 15 military hospitals got an “A” rating in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Fall 2024 assessment.
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Nov 14, 2024
The Defense Health Agency-Public Health Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division’s Global Emerging Infections Surveillance program partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the release of a global emerging infectious disease supplement for the November 2024 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Nov 12, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Washoe County, Nevada, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 22, 2024, due to the Callahan Fire.
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Nov 8, 2024
COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines are safe. Our Defense Health Agency primary care chief explains the safety data behind the vaccines and debunks myths and disinformation about what happens when you get these shots.
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Nov 7, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Ventura County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 17, 2024, due to the Mountain Fire.
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Nov 6, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Arkansas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 15, 2024, due to tornado damage.
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Nov 6, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in six Missouri counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 15, 2024, due to storm damage.
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Nov 4, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that temporary prescription refill waivers have been expanded for Oklahoma.
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Nov 4, 2024
One of the challenges for Department of Defense public health experts in determining the impact of exposures on service members is identifying specific exposures and quantifying the exposure level that can lead to adverse health outcomes.
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Nov 1, 2024
This Surveillance Snapshot data suggest that modifications to the fitness training regimen may reduce bone stress injuries during basic cadet training at a military service academy.
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Nov 1, 2024
Severe bites by military working dogs can inflict significant medical and logistical burdens to operational units due to emergency evacuations, antibiotic treatments, and lost duty time.
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