So far, no measles cases at military medical facilities ― but officials are watching Military medical officials are monitoring for cases. By: Karen Jowers 2 days ago
New registry and hotline aims to address your Army base housing woes This is the first step toward developing a tool that military families can use to search, by Army property, to find out about potential exposure and adverse health effects. By: Karen Jowers 4 days ago
Could putting college students in VA hospitals help widespread staffing shortage? A proposed bill aims to create a program for pre-med students to get clinical observation hours and other training at VA hospitals before medical school. By: Natalie Gross March 14
How many medical personnel, and what kind, are needed in wartime? Military is still trying to figure that out Does DoD have the right mix of medical and dental personnel for wartime? And are they ready? By: Karen Jowers February 24
Black mold, rodents, lead paint in privatized housing: No rent until it’s fixed, military spouses say Termites falling out of light fixtures, families getting sick and other problems are "disgusting," senator says. By: Karen Jowers February 13
DoD and civilian doctors, pharmacies now sharing information about opioid prescriptions, watching for abuse Sharing this information can help identify possible opioid abuse in military patients. By: Karen Jowers February 8
How 3D printers are cutting down surgery times and helping vets get mobility back at VA hospitals Some doctors are using the printers to replicate human organs and develop prosthetics. By: Natalie Gross February 7
Among troops, vaping is now more popular than cigarettes Health effects of e-cigs are a concern, so the Pentagon needs to watch the trend of increased vaping. By: Karen Jowers February 3
‘I plead with you to look at this very closely,’ retiree tells panel studying health effects of anti-malarial drugs National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is looking at scientific evidence related to long-term effects of anti-malarials, particularly mefloquine. By: Karen Jowers January 30
Your Tricare and FEDVIP coverage continues, even if the shutdown stopped your allotment Tricare coverage continues for those affected by the shutdown. By: Karen Jowers January 18
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