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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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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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You Are Not Alone

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.

If you or a loved one needs immediate help, there are resources available to you.

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You Are Not Alone

My Military Health

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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Log Into MHS GENESIS

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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A Modern and Transformative Strategy

We are transforming everything about our business and our care model. We are putting our patients and our workforce at the center of our decision-making. By doing so, we will generate more value and more impact, positioning ourselves to adapt and thrive for the long term.

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Our strategy centers around four core focus areas:

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Quality & Safety

We prioritize wellness by emphasizing safe, evidence-based care

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Patient Experience

We collaborate with the patient to improve their wellbeing

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Staff Experience

We foster a workforce that is engaged, empowered, and healthy

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Resourcing

We will remain responsible stewards of our resources

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TRICARE Is Your Partner in Mental Health Care

May 14, 2025

Whether you’re a service member, veteran, family member, or retiree, it’s important to remember that mental health is just as crucial as physical health.

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gt. Jacob Montgomery, a combat medic with the 501st Aviation Battalion, 1st Armored Division, and Capt. Aaron Chapman, an air medical physician assistant with the 501st Aviation Battalion, 1st Armored Division, perform a point-to-point blood transfusion on a simulated casualty during Exercise Combined Resolve 25-2 May 18, 2025 in Hohenfels, Germany.
Battalion conducts point-to-point blood transfusion training
May 19, 2025

The training scenario focused on rapidly providing blood to soldiers with simulated critical injuries in a simulated mass casualty event.

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Social workers discuss suicide prevention, enhancing services to troops, families
May 14, 2025

Suicides among service members and veterans remain a challenge for the Department of Defense.

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, change the batteries of the Flying basket drone alongside multinational medical teams, during a drone-based blood resupply as part of the multinational Hospital Exercise (HOSPEX) during Swift Response 2025 at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, May 15, 2025.
173rd Airborne Brigade uses drones to cut risk in blood resupply missions
May 15, 2025

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade are testing a new method to get blood to the battlefield faster and safer: drones.

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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)
May 21, 2025

Immunization Essentials Course, May 2025

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

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Memorial Day Tour at the National Museum of Health and Medicine
May 25, 2025
2025 Memorial Day Tour

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

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PROPEL2025
May 30, 2025
ProPEL 2025

Join us at VelocityTX for an exciting opportunity to explore cutting-edge research from local military medical laboratories!

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EACE Federal Advanced Skills Training
June 10, 2025
EACE Federal Advanced Skills Training

Holistic Healing: Integrating Physical and Psychological Care in Limb Trauma

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