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Seasonal vaccinations begin Tuesday, Sept. 24! Learn more>>

Now is the time to review you and your family members' current health plans, consider your needs for 2025, and learn about your coverage choices. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11 and ends Tuesday, Dec. 10. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

TRICARE Open Season 2024

Now is the time to review you and your family members' current health plans, consider your needs for 2025, and learn about your coverage choices. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11 and ends Tuesday, Dec. 10. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics. The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

Visit our new Virtual Education Center!

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics. The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

We are proud to be a Grade A facility!

Proud to be a Grade A Facility

Click the image to learn more about our hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group.

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Your Guide to Better Health

Download the DHN-NCR Patient Guidebook today and optimize your health care experience!

Q-Anywhere: What's better than waiting in the pharmacy? Just about anything else. Text "Get in Line" to 833-201-9306, follow the prompts, and enjoy your day!

Don't wait in the pharmacy! Get in line from anywhere with your mobile phone and pick up your prescriptions when you know they're ready. Go ahead - enjoy your day and Q-ANYWHERE!

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WRNMMC News

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the Department of Defense's only Cancer Center of Excellence, annually hosts its lung cancer summit during November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, to share information about the newest advancements in research, detection, and treatment. This year's summit was held Nov. 1.

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Hosts Annual Lung Cancer Summit

On November 1, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed held its annual Lung Cancer Summit, showcasing the newest advancements in research, detection, and treatment. As the only Cancer Center of Excellence within the Department of Defense (DOD), the MCC continues to lead the way in cancer care.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, indicative of its commitment to providing the highest level of safety and care to its beneficiaries.

Walter Reed receives "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center again earned a prestigious “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, this for the fall 2024. Walter Reed previously earned the “A” grade for spring 2024.

Walter Reed earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval “by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care,” according to Dr. Ken Grubbs, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer for TJC.

Walter Reed, programs reaccredited by The Joint Commission

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for the hospital, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) and Behavioral Health.

U.S. Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations, the first woman to hold the position and the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was successfully treated for breast cancer at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed earlier this year.

U.S. Navy's top officer thanks Murtha Cancer Center for care at annual breast cancer summit

The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer earlier this year at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

TRICARE News and Updates

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TRICARE Open Season: Understanding Who’s Eligible

It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.

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Get Your Updated COVID-19 Shot With TRICARE

The new 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Getting vaccinated helps protect not just you, but also your family members and fellow community members.

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The Defense Health Network – National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) 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.

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. The My Military Health care model ushers in a transformative era in healthcare delivery within the DHN-NCR. This groundbreaking approach is person-centric, utilizing cutting-edge digital tools to improve health outcomes and make healthcare more efficient and accessible.

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How To Schedule an Appointment Using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.

DoD Safe Helpline

DOD Safe Helpline

988 suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Links to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

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