Defense Health Network Central

Defense Health Network Central A network of support, a system of care. Welcome to the new Defense Health Network Central page!

Follow our page to learn more about the Military Health System and the amazing work taking place across our Network. DHN Central is a joint, integrated military medical network with 39 hospital and clinics located on or near military installations around the world. For more on DHN Central, visit: https://www.health.mil/About-MHS/Defense-Health-Networks/DHN-Central. Rules of Engagement
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11/26/2025

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be stressful. Whether you’re managing travel, illness, or the emotional strain that often comes with the season, support is always within reach.

The TRICARE Nurse Advice Line connects service members, families, and retirees with registered nurses 24/7.

Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web chat and video chat, or dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

11/25/2025

Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? You may have new copayments starting Jan. 1, 2026.

11/25/2025

Respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and flu can spread quickly, especially during the fall and winter months. However, there’s an easy way to reduce your risk of serious

Congratulations to Maj. Collin Urbanowicz, 341st Medical Group aeromedical physician assistant, at Malmstrom Air Force B...
11/25/2025

Congratulations to Maj. Collin Urbanowicz, 341st Medical Group aeromedical physician assistant, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, upon being awarded the Air Medal for medical heroism. Urbanowicz provided vital care during a rescue operation alongside the 40th Helicopter Squadron when they successfully located and treated a missing hiker.

For the full story, visit: https://www.malmstrom.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4304438/40th-helicopter-squadron-conducts-its-first-rescue-with-the-mh-139/

AFMS - Malmstrom - 341st Medical Group
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Defense Health Agency

✨ 𝐃𝐇𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌Celebrating our teammates dedicated to Ready, Reliable Care ✨Today we're thrilled to shin...
11/24/2025

✨ 𝐃𝐇𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌

Celebrating our teammates dedicated to Ready, Reliable Care ✨

Today we're thrilled to shine the spotlight on Senior Airman Jada McMillan, Medical Technician, 509th Medical Group, Whiteman AFB 🎉



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AFB

11/21/2025

U.S. Army Spc. Adrian Edmond, a operating room specialist, inspects surgical instruments with a magnifying glass for both functionality and integrity as part of the sterilization process at Bassett Army Community Hospital. Meticulous sterilization and inspection ensure every instrument meets clinical standards, directly supporting patient safety and sustaining warrior medical readiness across the force.

Defense Health Network Central
Medical Readiness Command, Pacific

DHN Central Celebrates Two Years of Supporting Warfighters, Families“Our team is committed to providing exceptional care...
11/19/2025

DHN Central Celebrates Two Years of Supporting Warfighters, Families

“Our team is committed to providing exceptional care and equipping our medical personnel and warfighters with the resources they need to succeed in any environment.”

Defense Health Agency

Defense Health Network Central marked a major milestone last month: two years dedicated to supporting the health and readiness of service members and their families around the world.

11/19/2025

has transformed dramatically over the past century. From battlefield tourniquets and field hospitals to advanced medical evacuation, precision trauma care, and digital health tools that monitor service members anywhere in the world.

Innovation in shapes the future of healthcare as a whole. Trauma care, prosthetics, telehealth, infection control — many breakthroughs that benefit civilians today began on the battlefield.

Explore the timeline of milestones to see how far we’ve come — and where medicine for the warfighter is headed next.

https://health.mil/About-MHS/Military-Medical-History/Historical-Timelines/Evolution-of-Military-Medical-Technology

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  is here!The annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for next year started Nov. 10 and las...
11/12/2025

is here!
The annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for next year started Nov. 10 and lasts through Dec. 9. Learn about your options and what you need to do: tricare.mil/OpenSeason

TRICARE Open Season 2025 takes place from NOV. 10 - DEC. 9. To ensure uninterrupted TRICARE coverage, update your DEERS ...
11/12/2025

TRICARE Open Season 2025 takes place from NOV. 10 - DEC. 9. To ensure uninterrupted TRICARE coverage, update your DEERS information, as eligibility relies on accurate DEERS records. Visit www.tricare.mil/deers for more information.

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military perso...
10/01/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025.

Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law.

Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations period, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

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