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Pregnant women at Kadena Air Base in Japan facing tough decisions
A staffing shortage at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa means pregnant women at Kadena Air Base may have to fly home to deliver.
By Karen Jowers
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Expand Tricare for veterans living in US territories
Extending equitable access to TRICARE Prime could help retirees living in U.S. territories.
By Frankie Perez and Blake Hite
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
Some military treatment facilities failed to limit ADHD prescription lengths, audit finds
At least 65 military treatment facilities ignored Defense Health Agency guidance to limit ADHD prescriptions to no more than 90-day supplies.
By Harm Venhuizen
Tell us: If you’re in the military community, where are you getting your COVID-19 vaccination?
Has your experience in trying to get the COVID shot been easy or frustrating?
By Karen Jowers
Watchdog: Thousands of troops, families may not be getting the mental health care they need
More than half of patients with mental health care referrals at 13 MTFs studied by the DoD IG didn't use their referrals, and health officials don't know why.
By Karen Jowers