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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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TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in West Virginia due to Wildfire

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3/27/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in West Virginia due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four counties in West Virginia may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 6, 2024, due to the wildfire.

New ‘DHA Academy’ Will Centralize Workforce Training, Professional Development

Article
3/26/2024
New ‘DHA Academy’ Will Centralize Workforce Training, Professional Development

The DHA Academy is a centralized catalog of education and training activities designed to assist agency personnel in achieving their staff development needs,” said Lolita O’Donnell, director, continuing education program.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 19 Counties in California due to Storm Damage

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3/26/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 19 Counties in California due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 19 counties in California may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 4, 2024, due to storm damage.

Military Health System Leader Shares His Vision for Collaboration Between the Military Health System and Department of Veterans Affairs

Article
3/23/2024
Military Health System Leader Shares His Vision for Collaboration Between MHS and Department of Veterans Affairs

Dr. Paul Cordts, deputy assistant director of medical affairs for the Defense Health Agency, addressed the ongoing collaboration of the Military Health System and the Department of Veterans Affairs in a presentation at the annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals.

Defense Health Agency Launches New Digital Health Care Tools at Five Military Hospitals

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3/23/2024
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The Defense Health Agency rolls out new digital health care tools, My Military Health, at five venture sites, announced U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland, DHA director.

How Hearing and Vision Problems Can be Related to Brain Injury

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3/22/2024
How Hearing and Vision Problems Can be Related to Brain Injury

Vision and hearing injuries can both be sustained due to traumatic brain injury, even mild TBI.

DHA Public Health Experts Track Climate Change, Heat Trends Impacting Service Members, Training

Article
3/22/2024
DHA Public Health Experts Track Climate Change, Heat Trends Impacting Service Members, Training

The World Meteorological Organization, which monitors climate, weather, and water resources for the United Nations, has declared that 2023 was the hottest year in recorded history.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule and Military Health Care: What Parents of Minors Need To Know

Article
3/21/2024
The HIPAA Privacy Rule and Military Health Care: What Parents of Minors Need To Know

Are you the parent or legal sponsor of a minor child? If so, there are things you should know about what access you have to your child’s health care records and choices. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Final Rule protects minors’ privacy concerning their health care choices and treatment.

Military Medicine an ‘Indispensable Asset to Our Military and the Nation’

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3/19/2024
Military Medicine an ‘Indispensable Asset to Our Military and the Nation’

Defense Health Agency leaders outlined continuing efforts to transform the Military Health System and fulfill the agency’s mission to improve health and readiness for its 9.6 million beneficiaries at the annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals.

As Solar Eclipse Excitement Builds, Keep Vision Safety in Mind

Article
3/19/2024
As Solar Eclipse Excitement Builds, Keep Vision Safety in Mind

Millions will witness a rare total solar eclipse over North America on April 8. Defense health officials emphasize enjoying the moment with precautions to protect your eye health.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Counties in Ohio Due to Storm Damage

Article
3/18/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Counties in Ohio Due to Storm Damage

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.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Eight Counties in Kansas due to Storm Damage

Article
3/18/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Eight Counties in Kansas due to Storm Damage

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

Advancing Clinician Practice through Global Health Engagement - Limb Trauma Educational Series

Calendar Event
3/15/2024

Limb Trauma Educational Series for March 2024 will discuss the ways that Global Health Engagement has a positive impact on clinical readiness.

2024 MHS Conference

Calendar Event
3/15/2024

The Military Health System (MHS) Conference is a four-day annual conference, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Conference attendees are comprised of government, military, and industry health care professionals. The conference provides a unique venue for knowledge sharing, innovative ideas, discussions of lessons learned, and the introduction of exciting new developments within the Military Health System. The MHS Conference offers Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare professionals and industry partners the opportunity to engage in the MHS transformation to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

New Feature of MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Allows Prescription Refills

Article
3/15/2024
New Feature of MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Allows Prescription Refills

The Defense Health Agency has launched a new feature that lets you request prescription refills through MHS GENESIS.

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