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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.

FindDHA - Explore Our Global Footprint

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. 

America's Medical Combat Support Agency

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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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Army Col. Gustavo Moreno discusses his care plan with Army Capt. (Dr.) Aitana Rizzo, internal medicine resident, Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Colthorpe, internal medicine resident, and Victoria Morgan, registered nurse, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 18, 2025. TRICARE beneficiaries can request to be taken directly to BAMC for care, or they can request transfer to BAMC by calling 210-916-2733. (DoD photo by Jason W. Edwards)

Military hospitals and clinics recognized with 5-star Care Transitions ratings

Jan. 13, 2026

The rating reflects how patients judged their discharge planning and follow-up instructions after an inpatient stay.

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MHS GENESIS will release your electronic health information the moment it enters the system. This change is a result of the 21st Century Cures Act, a federal law that gives you faster access to your health information.
Faster health results: Lab and test results immediately available in your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
Jan. 13, 2026

This change is a result of the 21st Century Cures Act, a federal law that gives you faster access to your health information.

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Keith M. Bass appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to become assistant secretary of defense for health affairs in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2025. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War’s top medical leader
Jan. 12, 2026

Keith Bass was sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, as the assistant secretary of war for health affairs.

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Soldier with gun; others carrying a man on a stretcher
Nellis medics take the reins, host first Medic Rodeo
Jan. 12, 2026

The Medic Rodeo uses realistic, high-stress combat scenarios to test battlefield medical skills in a competitive setting.

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Upcoming Events

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A brain scientist from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke quizzes students about regions of the brain as they experience the Brain Lobe-oratoriumTM during the National Museum of Health and Medicine’s Brain Awareness Week.
March 18, 2026

TBICoE 2026 Annual Brain Health Symposium

Attendees will walk away with valuable knowledge and practical insights to support TBI treatment and recovery.

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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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