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Get Support from the Military Health System 'At ...

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Sep. 03, 2025
The Military Health System has many resources to support your mental health. Therapy is one tool proven to...
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The Search Is Over! Defense Health Agency Unveil...

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Sep. 03, 2025
The Defense Health Agency launched a new online, interactive tool, findDHA, which allows users to search for...
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Learn Safe-Gambling Strategies: Avoid Negative I...

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Sep. 03, 2025
Research indicates certain factors associated with military service increase the risk for gambling problems...
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Identifying Warning Signs of Suicide on Social M...

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Sep. 02, 2025
If someone you know makes comments about suicide or expresses emotional pain online, always take them...
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USARIEM Researchers Find Potential Genetic Marke...

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Aug. 26, 2025
The biomarker for stress adaptability could lead to new ways to treat stress disorders like PTSD.
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Tick Talk: Prevention and Protection

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Aug. 19, 2025
There are several types of ticks that transmit diseases to humans, the most common ones are blacklegged ticks...
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Nutrition Strategies Fuel Recovery Following Mus...

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Aug. 19, 2025
According to Defense Health Agency–Public Health, more than 95% of active duty military personnel’s injuries...
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West Nile Virus Cases on the Rise

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Aug. 12, 2025
The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent against West Nile Virus...
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July 28, 2025

Medical Rodeo: Vital to Providing Medically Ready and Ready Medical Forces

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The rodeo aims to ensure service members in the National Capital Region are ready to deploy by offering fast and complete care. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines can update medical records, complete exams, and get cleared for duty—all in a single visit.

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July 9, 2025

Babesiosis, Lyme Disease Emerging Co-Infection Threat from Deer Ticks in Maryland

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the U.S.

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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.