July 17, 2023

Defense Health Agency’s Top Noncommissioned Officer ‘Aims High’

Defense Health Agency Noncommissioned Officer of the Year U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Fisher competed in the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Noncommissioned Officer of Year competition in Washington, D.C in May 2023. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in August 2023.

July 17, 2023

Department of Defense Stateside Deployment of MHS GENESIS Complete

Deployment of MHS GENESIS, the Military Health System’s new electronic health record, is complete at military hospitals and clinics in the continental United States, and now sights are set on transitioning overseas this fall.

June 30, 2023

How to minimize service member, family stress during PCS season

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — For many service members, the general rotation for a permanent change of station is every two to four years. Regardless of how many times a military family has moved, each move varies and each family member responds differently to the transition. The process of relocating during the PCS season can induce stress in response to changes to living arrangements, employment, schools, routines, social activities and new support networks.

June 5, 2023

Peterson Area Dental Laboratory hosts dental symposium

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. — More than 150 dental professionals from across the Department of Defense participated in the 2023 Area Dental Laboratory Symposium May 23-25 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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.

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.

Aug. 31, 2022

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for 12 to 17 Year-Olds

Adolescents ages 12 to 17 can now receive the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth vaccine to be authorized for the prevention of coronavirus.

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. 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. 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.