Latest "Military Health System" stories

Telehealth could strengthen military’s mental health care, report says

The report cautions the Pentagon to get telehealth implementation right if they want to make it as effective as in-person care.

By Meghann Myers

3 weeks ago

A clinic at NSA Naples offers various forms of birth control.

TRICARE won’t cover over-the-counter birth control pill

A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents.

By Meghann Myers

6 weeks ago

‘She died in excruciating pain, instead of being properly treated,’ says sailor’s father

Suffering in this case, as well as another, could have been prevented by proper military medical care, such as a simple antibiotic, witnesses say.

By Karen Jowers

20 months ago

Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them ‘significant harm,’ study finds

Military patients are getting better quality of inpatient care in MTFs, compared to those getting care in local civilian hospitals.

By Karen Jowers

2 years ago

Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the military

Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

The Military Health System is uniquely suited to handle the COVID-19 crisis

Military medicine is providing assistance in unprecedented ways.

By Army Lt. Gen. Ron Place

4 years ago

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