March 10, 2023

Tidewater Market Saves by Integrating and Optimizing Pathology Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — In a Defense Health Agency Market that serves more than 390,000 beneficiaries, U.S. Navy Capt. Stacie Milavec is the subject matter expert on all matters concerning clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services. Her work to establish a laboratory/pathology collaboration in the Tidewater Market, in southeast Virginia, streamlined efficiencies, cut costs, and created an unprecedented partnership across military hospitals and clinics in the region.

March 7, 2023

Walter Reed Audiology and Speech Pathology Center Focuses on Improving Quality of Life for MHS beneficiaries

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — World Hearing Day is observed annually on March 3 and this year’s theme was “Ear and Hearing Care for All.”

Jan. 31, 2023

New text service offers military healthcare updates, information

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Market has launched a text messaging service to keep TRICARE beneficiaries informed about their local military healthcare system.

Jan. 30, 2023

Wright-Patt doctor finds treatment path for military child with rare neurological condition

For the Anderson family, protecting their 8-year-old son, Reeve, has proven to be the fight of his lifetime.

Jan. 26, 2023

JBLE Medical Clinics stand up Walk-in Contraception Clinic

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 633d Medical Group and McDonald Army Health Center Women’s Health Clinics now offer walk-in contraceptive care, in compliance with the Defense Health Agency mandate, to promote better family planning and enhance readiness capabilities for active-duty women and beneficiaries.

Jan. 23, 2023

Donated Blood Saves Lives

In recognition of National Blood Donor month in January, the Armed Services Blood ProgramOpens ASBP reminds the military community about the importance of donating blood.

Jan. 20, 2023

New Electronic Health Record System Launches for Beneficiaries in Tidewater

PORTSMOUTH, VA, UNITED STATES — The Military Health System’s new electronic health record system, MHS GENESIS, will deploy for more than 390,000 beneficiaries in the Defense Health Agency’s Tidewater Market on Jan. 21, 2023.

Jan. 10, 2023

Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force is establishing new Body Composition Program standards for Airmen and Guardians after the abdominal circumference was removed from the Air Force-specific Physical Fitness Assessment in 2020.

Dec. 28, 2022

Women's Health Equity is a Real Focus for DOD, Mullen Says

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Health equality for women in service and women beneficiaries is and will remain a top priority for the Department of Defense, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Seileen Mullen made clear during a recent podcast.

Oct. 27, 2022

Air Force SMART program sustains readiness and currency through tailored training

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force’s Sustained Medical and Readiness Trained, or SMART, program has become a dynamic training platform. Through tailored training and multidisciplinary opportunities, Air Force medics retain their currency and are ready for the fight.