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VA unveils national over-the-phone emergency care option for veterans

Of the more than 61,000 callers so far this year, about 59% had medical questions resolved without having to travel to an urgent care clinic or hospital.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say

Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?

By Karen Jowers

12 months ago

Senator wants answers on DOD’s medical treatment for terror victims

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants to know how often military medical facilities have treated victims of terror.

By Karen Jowers

13 months ago

Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack

Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.

By Karen Jowers

15 months ago

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites amid cancer reports

According to the Torchlight Initiative, 217 troops who served at nuclear missile sites, or their surviving family members, have reported cases of cancer.

By Tara Copp, AP

23 months ago

How QuikClot went from drug company reject to front-line ‘miracle’

Clotting agent QuikClot has helped save lives on the battlefield and beyond. This excerpt from “In the Blood” explores its use in the Iraq War.

By Charles Barber

2 years ago