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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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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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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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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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Drop off unused, unneeded or expired drugs at military pharmacies in the U.S.

Safely Dispose of Unused Prescriptions on April 26, National Drug Take Back Day

April 24, 2025

Military pharmacies offer ways to safely dispose of drugs all year long through the Military Health System Drug Take Back program.

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Col. Matthew Mapes, the Evans Army Community Hospital commander, far left, poses with Maj. Josha Goldberg, the Department of Education chief at EACH, his wife, Kaylanda Pinkerton, the chief nurse for the Mountain Post Birthing Center, and their son, Ryder, during Goldberg's Soldiers Medal ceremony, April 18, 2025. Goldberg was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for his actions during a community sporting event in 2024.
Evans Army Community Hospital nurse awarded Soldier’s Medal for heroism
April 22, 2025

The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to a service member who distinguished himself or herself in a non-combat situation.

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A bone stress injury is a type of musculoskeletal overuse injury that results from gradual, repetitive force on the bone tissues. MSK overuse injuries continue to be a primary reason for service members’ medical visits and cost the Department of Defense billions of dollars annually. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Andrew Leitzer)
Bone stress injury risk reduction optimizes force readiness
April 22, 2025

Scientists now have a better understanding of some factors that may increase the risk of service members’ developing a BSI.

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Alisha Pichette (left) and Sydney Gallegos (right) introduce their sons to one of the chickens during a local Courir de Mardi Gras “Chicken Chase." The family-friendly event gave military children and parents a chance to engage in a cherished Louisiana tradition together while stationed at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson.
Strong Families, Strong Future: Supporting Military Children at BJACH
April 22, 2025

The Child and Family Behavioral Health Services team at BJACH provides targeted support to help children and families.

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Upcoming Events

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April 28, 2025

2025 Military Health System Conference

The 2025 MHS Conference will be held April 28 - May 2, 2025 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

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AFCEA 2025
May 19, 2025
AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days 2025

This event brings together government leaders, industry innovators, and military professionals.

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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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