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Our combat support capabilities are wide-ranging as the medical support for military combat operations. We deliver health surveillance, medical research, and medical education and training. We also manage the Armed Services Blood Program, the Joint Trauma System, and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. 

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Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently, and while some have reactions that can be seen as normal responses to life events, others may experience signs or symptoms of more serious conditions.

Those coping with more serious concerns may feel like there is no escape from their difficulties. Suicide is a serious public health concern, but is preventable.

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We’re changing the way we deliver the care you need. With My Military Health, you’ll enjoy a simpler and more flexible health care experience.

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The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is a secure website that gives you 24/7 access to your medical and dental records. Book appointments, renew or refill your prescriptions, communicate with your healthcare team and more!
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Update: Measles Cases on the Rise in the U.S.: Recognize the Symptoms and Protect Your Family

July 11, 2025

As of July 8, there have been 1,288 confirmed cases of the measles, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Myna Shegog (right), Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center sexual assault nurse examiner, and Kurt Uebersax (left), KJU Productions LLC owner, observe a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) scene rehearsal at Lovell FHCC for a Navy training video.
U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Enhances Forensic Healthcare Expertise in the Pacific
July 09, 2025

USNH Guam's Forensic Healthcare Program kicked off 2025 by hosting Allyson Cordoni for a week of intensive simulations and training.

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The blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, carries Lyme disease and now also carries the risk of co-infecting their victims with babesiosis.
Babesiosis, Lyme Disease Emerging Co-Infection Threat from Deer Ticks in Maryland
July 09, 2025

The blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, carries Lyme disease and now also carries the risk of co-infecting their victims with babesiosis.

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The mission of the Army Veterinary Corps goes beyond taking care of animals. Its expertise plays a vital role in ensuring food safety and public health protection across the Department of Defense. Specialized Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service Support) teams, or MDVSSs, evaluate food safety in the field and at military bases. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Michelle Phillips)
Army mission enables warfighters to focus on being ‘G.I. Joe,’ without threat of ‘GI Flow’
July 09, 2025

The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps is working hard to make sure that food is safe to eat, whether in the field or at the installation dining facility.

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July 17, 2025

Acute Concussion Care Pathway: MACE 2 and PRA Training

Resources that describe the ACC Pathway and help providers improve concussion outcomes across the MHS.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Lewis with the 121st Air Refueling Wing Medical Group administers an immunization shot to Lt. Col. Matt Boyle at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 18, 2024. Medical readiness is a critical piece of keeping Airmen healthy and prepared to complete the mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Wendy Kuhn)
July 17, 2025
Immunization Essentials Course, July 2025

A virtual two-day course that trains healthcare personnel in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, and effectiveness.

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July 21, 2025
VA/DOD Women's Mental Health Mini-Residency

This virtual mini-residency is designed to equip VA and DOD mental health providers with clinical knowledge and skills to deliver care.

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Aug. 26, 2025
2025 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium

Learn about the information technology and information management programs and products used to support the largest healthcare organization in the world.

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