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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. 

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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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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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The 2025 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium kicked off in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 26, 2025 with Pat Flanders, chief information officer for the Defense Health Agency, and Thomas Hines, technical director, chief information security officer, Defense Health Agency, touching on the Department of Defense’s efforts to modernize the healthcare system, enterprise intelligence and data solutions, and IT modernization. The symposium focused on the theme, “Empowering Care, Enhancing Readiness: Harnessing Health IT Innovation.”

Military health leaders discuss ‘delivering smarter, integrated, data-driven health care’

Aug. 28, 2025

Mr. Pat Flanders, chief information officer for the Defense Health Agency, addressed more than 2,300 attendees Aug. 26 at the 2025 DHITS.

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The Defense Health Agency Usability Lab is looking for participants for a tricare.mil usability study. The DHA Usability Lab will hold several studies to get feedback on the website.
Share Your Thoughts on Tricare.mil in Upcoming Usability Study
Aug. 22, 2025

The DHA Usability Lab will hold several studies to get feedback on the website on such topics as content, navigation, visuals, and layout.

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Spc. Raymond Torrisi, Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, assists with hoist operations during the Fort Meade Medical Department Activity third quarter Best Leader Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 7.
From battlefield to bedside: Military medics bridge combat and clinical care
Aug. 22, 2025

Medics focus on military readiness in their everyday work during training, in clinic settings, and on the frontlines.

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Musculoskeletal injuries, such as strains, sprains, fractures, and overuse injuries, are among the most common reasons military personnel are limited in duty or sidelined from training. Defense Health Agency-Public Health nutritionists say an important element of the injury recovery plan is nutritional intervention. (DHA Public Health graphic illustration by Michelle Phillips)
Nutrition strategies fuel recovery following musculoskeletal injury
Aug. 19, 2025

According to DHA–PH, more than 95% of active duty military personnel’s injuries are musculoskeletal and are the leading reason for military medical visits.

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Upcoming Events

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Dr. Trisha Trujillo, an occupational therapist, partners with Lt. Col. Paula Young, the 25th Infantry Division’s surgeon who came from Hawaii, to practice vestibular ocular motor screening during the VOMS skills lab section of the first day of the first Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference hosted by the Traumatic Brain Injury Intrepid Spirit Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash
Sept. 05, 2025

TBICoE Clinical Recommendation Training Series

Join TBICoE for training on clinical recommendations covering decision-making and management of key symptom clusters after concussion.

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VCE virtual teleconference
Sept. 12, 2025
Vision Center of Excellence Annual Research & Industry Day Virtual Teleconference

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Teddy Bear Clinic
Sept. 13, 2025
Teddy Bear Clinic

Bring your kids to the NMHM's Teddy Bear Clinic!

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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)
Sept. 17, 2025
Immunization Essentials Course, September 2025

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

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