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April 15, 2025
‘How’ Made It Happen: Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen’s Governance-Driven Approach Propels Transformation Across National Capital Region
BETHESDA, Md. — After nearly two years of visionary leadership, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen relinquished directorship of the Defense Health Network–National Capital Region on April 14, leaving behind a health system that is a benchmark for integration, innovation, and operational readiness within the Military Health System.
Dec. 3, 2024
Launch of New Model of Care and Enhanced TRICARE Prime Enrollment in the National Capital Region
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION - The Defense Health Network – National Capital Region is proud to announce the launch of the Defense Health Agency’s innovative New Model of Care, starting with My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits. Alongside, we are also excited to reveal significant expansions in TRICARE Prime enrollment capacities across our facilities.
June 10, 2024
Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the health care process? You can find patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.
May 15, 2024
Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective and easy things you can do to prevent diseases, serious illness, and disability. It’s easy to get your free vaccines at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.
April 2, 2024
Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.
March 18, 2024
Unlock Your Health by Understanding the Referral Process
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Sometimes, you may need care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care.
March 6, 2024
Unlock Your Health: 3 Tips For Managing Your DEERS Record
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information.
Nov. 1, 2022
316th Medical Group and 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct specialized flight training
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Members of the 316th Wing Critical Care Air Transport Teams joined the 1st Helicopter Squadron for highly specialized training exercises at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2022.