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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Dec. 1, 2024
This report summarizes the numbers, types, and rates of incident mental health disorder diagnoses among U.S. active component service members over a 5-year surveillance period, from 2019 through 2023, during which a total of 541,672 service members were diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder.
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Dec. 1, 2024
This study assessed the incidence and incidence rate ratio of selected kidney events among U.S. active component service members that occurred from 31 days to six months after a COVID-19 test. Early evidence suggests that COVID-19 is linked to kidney-related events in older and hospitalized patients but has not been examined among a younger, healthy ...
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Nov. 27, 2024
For help dealing with the emotional challenges of his vision loss, as well as the daily physical challenges he faced, veteran Charles Alewine, was referred to the Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach, California. The BRC offered him the support system he desperately needed.
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Nov. 26, 2024
It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.
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Nov. 25, 2024
The new 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Getting vaccinated helps protect not just you, but also your family members and fellow community members.
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Nov. 21, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in seven California counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 1, 2024, due to storm damage.
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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. 21, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four Washington counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 1, 2024, due to storm damage.
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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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