Military Health System

Thank you for joining us as we looked back at 2024. We look forward to serving you and your loved ones throughout 2025 and beyond. #YearInReview

In 2024, parts of the U.S. were hit hard by hurricane season. Throughout these emergencies, TRICARE, Defense Health Agency, and the entire Military Health System worked in tandem to address the needs of beneficiaries head on. Here’s how: https://lnkd.in/eWChpwPC #YearInReview

In line with the MHS Strategy, the Military Health System and United States Department of Defense committed their efforts to #WomensHealth research and representation this year. DOD announced a $500 million commitment to advance women’s health research aimed at improving the medical readiness of the armed forces and supporting the health of women service members, veterans and beneficiaries. Uniformed Services University hosted the Military Women’s Health Research Initiative Celebration, bringing together leaders from the DOD, Veterans Health Administration, The White House, and key military health stakeholders to highlight the critical progress made in addressing the unique medical needs of military women and the importance of focused, evidence-based care for service members and veterans. Visit Health.mil/WomensHealth for more. #YearInReview

#Spotlight: Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) was featured in the latest episode of National Public Radio’s (NPR) Marketplace podcast series, “How We Survive”. The series, which focuses on climate change, featured interviews with command staff on NHRC’s research efforts with warfighter readiness in extreme weather conditions. https://lnkd.in/eUK6BftK

Hospital safety is always a priority throughout the Military Health System and Defense Health Agency. This year, 15 military hospitals got an “A” rating in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Group is a national, independent organization that focuses on healthcare quality. Leapfrog evaluates hospital safety measures such as errors, injuries, and infections. Learn more about the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program and our hospitals’ commitment to safety: https://lnkd.in/eMY5fYJC #YearInReview

***ATTENTION: Military and Civilian Providers Who Deliver Reproductive Care to Active Duty Servicewomen*** As a follow-up to the Women’s Reproductive Health Survey, published in 2022, the Department of Defense and RAND are conducting a survey of Military Health System healthcare providers who provide reproductive care to active-duty servicewomen. The survey opened Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, and will close Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The results will inform future policy decisions to improve the health care experience for both providers and patients. The survey is completely voluntary and confidential. Please be on the lookout for an invitation letter and invitation email (from a “rand.org” email account) with instructions for accessing the survey. We highly encourage you to participate and provide your feedback.

This year we published an updated MHS Strategy to recommit ourselves to our guiding principles and strategic goals. This strategic plan emphasizes mission first and people always– our staff and our beneficiaries – and pushes the MHS to become a requirements-driven organization to ensure our resources effectively support the military mission. We encourage you to take an active stance in the #MilitaryHealth community and read our strategy for yourself: Health.mil/MHSStrategy #YearInReview

#OnThisDay in 1944 the #BattleoftheBulge began. Katherine M. Nolan of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps was an eyewitness to the severity of the battle casualties from her position at the 53rd Field Hospital. Read her account of the costliest battle ever fought by the US Army: https://lnkd.in/dfA7ZYYE United States Department of Defense

To kick off our #YearInReview, we’re revisiting our biggest event of the year, #MHSRS24. The Military Health System Research Symposium is the United States Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting for the unique medical needs of the warfighter. The three-and-a-half day event drew approximately 4,000 attendees all focusing on the theme of “Meeting the Changing Threat …Through Military Medical Research.”. Learn more about the event and this year’s award-winning scientific research presentations at Health.mil/MHSRS

As we approach the end of the year, we want to reflect on the milestone moments throughout 2024 that will continue to shape and inspire us in 2025. Join us as we share the Military Health System’s #YearInReview. We want to hear about the successes that you’re carrying into the new year, too. Comment below! 👇 US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery | US Army | United States Air Force