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Dr. Paul Michaels, center, director of the Defense Health Agency Research and Development-Medical Research and Development Command’s Office of Medical Technology Transfer, pauses for a photo with City of Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor, right, and the city’s Director of Economic Development Richard Griffin at the 2025 Spring Research Festival Symposium and Exhibition at Fort Detrick April 30.

Spring research festival demonstrates medical R&D integration with warfighter requirements

May 07, 2025

The 2025 Spring Research Festival Symposium and Exhibition showcased the latest innovations in life-saving medical devices and treatments.


The Clinical Nurses Transition Program at Tripler Army Medical Center graduated a new class of U.S. Army nurses in Kyser Auditorium on Apr. 25, 2025. Among those completing the program were 2nd Lt. Miahela Carausu, 2nd Lt. Cassidy Chaddock, 2nd Lt. Jordan DiJoseph, 2nd Lt. Maria Grant-Villacorta, 2nd Lt. Lauren Pickens and 2nd Lt. Kristina Ropiecki. (Defense Health Agency photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)

How Tripler Army Medical Center is preparing the next generation of Army nurses

May 07, 2025

Across the Military Health System, hospitals and clinics depend on highly skilled, well-trained nurses to provide high-quality patient care.


TRICARE is always evolving. By participating in these plans, you can help determine how TRICARE continues to deliver quality health care for you and your family members.

Defense Health Agency announces TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa starting in 2026

May 07, 2025

TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa options, a Competitive Plans Demonstration, will bring more choices to eligible beneficiaries.


Woman smiling and feeding her baby with a bottle

Walter Reed moves its youngest patients to new facility

May 07, 2025

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center moved its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from the Arrowhead building into the new Roosevelt Pavilion on May 3.


Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to show chlamydia is a significant public health concern among civilians, and military sexually transmitted infection, or STI, surveillance has indicated chlamydia rates among service members are almost two times higher than among civilian U.S. adults. Defense public health experts say practicing safe sex, and routine testing for chlamydia are essential to preventing further transmission and severe disease outcomes. (Defense Health Agency–Public Health graphic illustration by Andrew Leitzer)

Safe practices, testing lower risks of infectious chlamydia

May 06, 2025

The most commonly tracked STIs are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The Department of Defense has had an ongoing battle with them for decades.


U.S Air Force 1st Lt. Nicole Davidson (left), and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Danika Deems, both surgical nurses with the 433rd Medical Squadron, review a list of operating room patients at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Brumaire, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 27, 2025.

Military Nurses: An Inspiring and Extraordinary Ready Force

May 06, 2025

This week, we honor the strength and dedication of the extraordinary professionals who serve both our country and warfighters with unwavering courage.


Dr. David Smith, acting principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and acting director of Defense Health Agency, moderates a roundtable discussion on the state of the Military Health System on the second day of the 2025 MHS Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 30. Discussion participants included: U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mary Izaguirre, U.S. Army surgeon general; U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force surgeon general; U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Darin Via, U.S. Navy surgeon general; U.S. Marine Corps Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, medical officer of the Marine Corps; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lisa Hou, director, Office of the Joint Surgeon General, U.S. National Guard Bureau, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Andrus, U.S. Joint Staff Surgeon.

Surgeons General Address the Military Health System: Readiness Requires Integration

May 06, 2025

Surgeons General from each of the three military services, the National Guard, and the Joint Staff surgeon addressed key issues affecting military health.


Justin Schmitt (center left), AVP of Corporate Responsibility, USAA, and Retired Rear Adm. Charles F. Williams, Chief of Staff, Armed Services YMCA, cut the ribbon to formally open Brooke Army Medical Center’s Armed Services YMCA Children’s Waiting Room, April 25, 2025, in the Putnam Auditorium. (DoD photo by Robert A. Whetstone)

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room

May 06, 2025

The new facility will provide free childcare for active-duty service members and their dependents while they are attending medical appointments.


Team members with the Defense Health Agency’s Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office manage an exhibit during the Spring Research Festival Symposium & Exhibition, Fort Detrick, Md., May 1, 2025.

OPMED showcases IT systems designed to enhance warfighter medical readiness across the globe

May 06, 2025

The festival brings together scientists, researchers, analysts, IT professionals, medical personnel, program managers, contract specialists, and others.


Dr. Christine Bader (left) participates as moderator and panel member for a discussion on medical ethics in combat for the 2025 Military Health System Conference. (Photo by Sharon Holland)

Dr. Christine Bader helps shape the future of military medicine through nursing leadership

May 06, 2025

Dr. Bader uses her extensive experience to prepare the next generation of military healthcare leaders at the Uniformed Services University.