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A patient is rolled down a hallway, accompanied by medical professionals. Medical staff shown in an operating room performing a procedure. A military family of four smiles and enjoys playing a game together. Military personnel conduct physical training, running on a treadmill. A helicopter ambulance retrieves individuals using a rescue cable. A family relaxes at home, happily spending time with a playful puppy. A medic gears up in a medical facility, putting on protective equipment. At a blood drive, a person is prepared to donate blood, followed by the donation process. A dentist performs a procedure on a patient in her chair, who smiles and opens wide. A doctor sees a toddler patient over video conference, with the child sitting in a woman's lap. A content parent holds a newborn at a medical facility after delivery.
Improving Health and Building Readiness. Anytime, Anywhere - Always

We are an integrated combat support agency, with a global team of nearly 130,000 civilians and military personnel, serving 9.5M beneficiaries and supporting 700+ hospitals and clinics in the Military Health System.

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FindDHA - Explore Our Global Footprint

As a part of the Military Health System, we're privileged to manage a global health system. From the Continental U.S., to Belgium, Japan, and points in between, our support system truly covers the world. Check out our new tool for finding a DHA facility. Anytime, Anywhere – Always.

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America's Medical Combat Support Agency

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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It's TRICARE Open Season

Time to Review Your Plan!

Compare plans and keep or change your current coverage. If you’re eligible, you may enroll in dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season.

Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

If you’re satisfied with your current plan, you don’t need to do anything. Your coverage will continue automatically for 2026.

 
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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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Health conditions due to ovarian dysfunction cause significant morbidity for female service members and contribute to reduced readiness and increased military health care spending, according to medical encounter data from the Defense Medical Surveillance System.

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed: Leaders in ovarian disease treatment, research

Dec. 08, 2025

The division also offers access to research and innovative therapies that may improve outcomes and increase cure rates for ovarian disease and cancer.

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Army Spc. Grant Dickerson poses for a photo with Cmdr. Daniel Hammer, left, maxillofacial surgeon and director of the Maxillofacial Restoration Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Moreno, oral maxillofacial surgery residency program assistant director, before he undergoes a jaw-in-a-day surgery. Dickerson had the surgery to remove a tumor that had destroyed two-thirds of his lower jaw and rebuild the damaged portion. (DoW photo by Regena Kowitz)
The new face of readiness: One Soldier’s story of restoration and return to duty
Dec. 04, 2025

The tumor in Army Spc. Grant Dickerson's jaw threatened not only his health, but his ability to continue serving in the Army.

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Fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A
18 military hospitals receive Leapfrog's highest Hospital Safety Grade
Dec. 03, 2025

The Leapfrog Group is a national, independent organization focused on health care quality.

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In the critical MASCAL exercise, 2nd Lt. Elizabeth Ostrowski, RN (left) confidently supported Pfc. Sharleeza Cross, LPN (right) as she performed needle decompression on a casualty. Meanwhile, 2nd Lt. Kayla Solberg (back) efficiently provided care to another injured individual.
Womack clinical nurse transition programs unite for excellence
Dec. 02, 2025

The groundbreaking collaboration empowers new practical nurse specialists.

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Upcoming Events

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Medical Museum Lecture Series January 2026
Jan. 11, 2026

Medical Museum Lecture Series

Join NMHM for a lecture on fighting the Ebola epidemic.

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Feb. 15, 2026
2026 Presidents Day Tour

Join us for a special Presidents Day Tour at the National Museum of Health and Medicine.

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Medical Museum Brain Awareness Day
March 21, 2026
Brain Awareness Day

Join NMHM in person for Brain Awareness Day!

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