Latest "Military Health System" stories

‘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

14 months ago

Ensign Kaitlyn Leibing, right, helps Hospitalman Angela Mello don personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering a COVID-19-positive, non-critical patient’s room at Naval Medical Center San Diego on Aug. 4, 2020.

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

19 months 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

2 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

3 years ago

Pentagon budget calls for ‘civilianizing’ military hospitals

The proposed Pentagon budget trims more than $1 billion from the health system account.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

Army secretary wants to slow transfer of military hospitals to DHA, retain medical research

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has taken issue with the planned transformation of the military health system.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

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