Army hearing readiness appointments available on MHS GENESIS

Dec. 19, 2024

Patients Rank DHN Central Clinics, Providers ‘Best of the Best’

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Patients have ranked more than two dozen Defense Health Network Central clinics and providers as the “best of the best” in the Military Health System for patient experience and customer care, according to a recent Joint Outpatient Experience Survey quarterly report.

Dec. 10, 2024

Graduate Medical Education Selection Board Strengthens Military Medical Workforce

BETHESDA, Md. — More than 500 healthcare leaders from around the Military Health System worldwide conducted the annual Joint Graduate Medical Education Selection Board at the Uniformed Services University from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 to determine the future career paths of medical students and physicians applying for advanced training.

Dec. 3, 2024

Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center Wins 2024 Digital Health Transformation Award

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center, managed by the DHA Medical Simulation and Training Program Management Office, was awarded a 2024 GOVTECH CONNECTS Digital Health Transformation Award.

Nov. 21, 2024

Launch of New Model of Care and Enhanced TRICARE Prime Enrollment in the National Capital Region

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION — The Defense Health Network – National Capital Region is proud to announce the launch of the Defense Health Agency’s innovative New Model of Care, starting with My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits. Alongside, we are also excited to reveal significant expansions in TRICARE Prime enrollment capacities across our facilities. The My Military Health care model ushers in a transformative era in healthcare delivery within the DHN-NCR. This groundbreaking approach is person-centric, utilizing cutting-edge digital tools to improve health outcomes and make healthcare more efficient and accessible.

Oct. 31, 2024

Section 508 Accessibility Empowers Patients To Manage Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Defense Health Agency Section 508 digital accessibility and usability law update given by office program manager Ghoston.

Oct. 15, 2024

Medical Leaders Provide Update on DOD's Health Care Focus

WASHINGTON — All service members and their families deserve quality care, better access to treatment centers, health care providers and mental and physical well-being, the director of the Defense Health Agency said.

Oct. 8, 2024

Defense Health Agency Leaders Empowered to Lead Transformative Change to Improve Patient Experience

LEESBURG, Va. — DHA Network directors and leadership teams from military hospitals and clinics from across the globe, along with DHA headquarters subject matter experts—participated in the symposium, designed to provide health care leaders with realistic solutions to their local challenges.

Sept. 30, 2024

Military Health Expert Clarifies ‘No Pain No Gain’ Workout Myths

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Department of Defense active duty service members require medical treatment for injuries almost 5 million times each year (for around 1.5 million individual injuries). Injuries cost millions of lost duty and training days, and billions of dollars each year.

Sept. 12, 2024

Defense Health Agency Medical Logistics Team Maintains Supply Chain Ensuring Quality Health Care Delivery

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — MEDLOG is a premier shared service provider promoting uniformity, efficiency, and joint interoperability of defense medical materiel programs and products required for Military Health System institutional and operational elements in support of the full range of military operations.

Sept. 4, 2024

Ask the Doc: What Are Ways To Protect My Mental Health?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Our mental health expert, U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Meghan Corso, chief of behavioral health clinical operations at the Defense Health Agency, answers a Dear Doc question on ways to protect your mental health.