Attention TRICARE beneficiaries!  
You may experience busy signals when calling the military pharmacy prescription refill interactive voice response system – or prescription refill line – Jan. 26 to Feb. 5, 2026, as the system is updated.  
Each military pharmacy’s prescription refill line may be unavailable for about two hours. If you call the prescription refill line at this time, you will hear a busy signal. Please wait and call back to complete your refill later.  
You may still use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to refill your prescriptions.  
You may report issues to the DHA Global Service Center by calling 800-600-9332. 
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital conducted MHS GENESIS mock “go-live” exercises 9, 10 and 11 March at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

March 15, 2022

BJACH conducts MHS GENESIS exercise ahead of transition

FORT POLK, La. — The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital conducted MHS GENESIS mock “go-live” exercises 9, 10 and 11 March at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

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March 15, 2022

Eglin claims AF Hospital of the Year award

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force Surgeon General announced the 2021 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards recipients. The awards include both individual and team awards.

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March 14, 2022

Army medics' exceed expectations' during inaugural exercise at Fort Lee

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – Medical personnel from Kenner Army Health Clinic "exceeded expectations" while taking part in a first-time field training exercise here March 8-10. The FTX included urban rifle marksmanship, trauma scenarios, and the treatment and evacuation of casualties.

Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, speaks during a virtual town hall about the implementation of MHS Genesis aboard the clinic. MHS Genesis, the Military Health System's new electronic health record, is scheduled to go live at the clinic on Monday, March 21, 2022. The system will provide a single health record for patients receiving care at the clinic and other Military Treatment Facilities throughout the Dept. of Defense.

March 14, 2022

Cherry Point Clinic Hosts Virtual MHS Genesis Townhall

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point hosted two virtual townhalls to inform patients about the impacts MHS Genesis will have upon them.

Dr. Patricia Lillquist, right, receives a Commander’s Coin in recognition of her excellence in patient care from Navy Captain Elizabeth Adriano on Monday, March 7, 2022. Lillquist serves in the Behavioral Health unit aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

March 14, 2022

Cherry Point Sailors, Civilians Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care

MCAS Cherry Point — Cherry Point Sailors and Civilians were recognized for their dedication to patient care during a ceremony held Monday, March 7 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, poses for a selfie with members of Team BAMC.

March 11, 2022

Leader’s ‘barn burn’ workouts foster fitness, engagement

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The sun has not risen yet on Fort Sam Houston, and the streets lined with stately officers’ quarters

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Director Army Brig. Gen. Jack Davis, left, presents an Order of Military Medical Merit certificate to Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Tormala outside of WRNMMC, March 10, 2022

March 11, 2022

Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Tormala Inducted into the ‘Order of Military Medical Merit’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan D. Tormala has been awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit and inducted into the 02M3 society. He was recognized for his dedication, commitment and professionalism within the US Army for over 22 years, including two abroad deployments.

March 11, 2022

Dietitians available to assist with diets for those with prediabetes, diabetes

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Individuals diagnosed with diabetes are at greater risk for heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, kidney disease, eye disease, foot problems, gum and dental problems and sexual and bladder issues. There are three laboratory tests used to determine if an individual has prediabetes and four tests used for diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C (percent); Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG); Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT); and Random Plasma Glucose Test. Hemoglobin A1C is a test that determines an individual’s weighted three month blood sugar average (does not need to be a fasting test).

March 11, 2022

The Low FODMAP Diet…What Is It?

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — FODMAP is an acronym that stands for “Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.” When consumed in excessive amounts (and sometimes, even in small or moderate amounts), these nutrients have a tendency to cause and/or aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms because they are easily fermented in the gut and also draw more fluid into the intestine.

Free at-home COVID-19 Rapid Tests hand out at Ft. Shafter Flats,

March 10, 2022

Free at-home COVID-19 Rapid Tests handed out

Tripler Army Medical Center — Free at-home COVID-19 Rapid Tests handed out

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