Aug. 30, 2022

New COVID-19 Boosters Against Subvariants Coming Soon

Public health experts say COVID-19 cases are anticipated to spike again this fall, but new vaccine versions expected to be released soon will target subvariants that dominate cases in the United States.

Aug. 22, 2022

Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.

Aug. 19, 2022

JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph pharmacies implement changes to improve service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Randolph Pharmacy teams are changing some of their processes to improve service to beneficiaries.

Aug. 16, 2022

After Dobbs Decision, Department of Defense Provides Q&A Resource

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision protecting abortion rights, service members and families were left uncertain about their access to reproductive health care.

Aug. 16, 2022

Walk-in clinic aids service members with musculoskeletal injuries

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Brooke Army Medical Center Musculoskeletal Integrated Practice Unit, located in the Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno Clinic (second floor), offers walk-in services to active duty, permanent party service members with acute injuries Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Aug. 10, 2022

New Army policy better enables victims to report sexual assault

FORT CAMPBELL, KY — A new policy recently implemented by the Army is designed to help remove possible barriers that may prevent Soldiers from reporting sexual assault. Army Directive 2022-10, Safe-to-Report for Victims of Sexual Assault, provides sexual assault victims certain protections from disciplinary action for minor collateral misconduct that may be associated with the sexual assault incident.

Aug. 8, 2022

What You Need to Know About Monkeypox

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The infectious viral disease monkeypox is slowly spreading around the world, including the United States. On August 4, the United States formally declared it a public health emergency.

Aug. 5, 2022

Ask the Doc: Can I Develop Sudden Food Allergies?

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Dear Doc: I was at a picnic over the weekend where there were lots of different kinds of foods. Being adventurous, I tried a bit of everything.

Aug. 2, 2022

DOD Officials: Women’s Health Care Unchanged by Supreme Court Decision

Women’s Health Care Unchanged by Supreme Court Decision.

July 29, 2022

Army hearing readiness appointments available on MHS GENESIS

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Annual hearing readiness appointments can now be scheduled online via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.