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IRMAC Call Center Update!

We’ve implemented a temporary solution to support you while the main IRMAC Call Center remains down.

You can now call our temporary IRMAC Call Center number at 301-400-0240 for assistance with appointments and care coordination.

Please Note: You may experience longer than normal wait times as we work to restore full service. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Great health care is more than just appointments and treatments. With My Military Health, you’ll enjoy a simpler health care experience – with more opportunities for virtual care. Powered by advanced digital tools, My Military Health helps you engage in your health when, where, and how you need to. Learn more about DHA's New Model of Care!

My Military Health: Improving the Patient Experience

Great health care is more than just appointments and treatments. With My Military Health, you’ll enjoy a simpler health care experience – with more opportunities for virtual care. Powered by advanced digital tools, My Military Health helps you engage in your health when, where, and how you need to. Learn more about DHA's New Model of Care!

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.

Protect yourself from the flu: Get vaccinated, wash your hands, sneeze and cough into your elbow, and stay home if you're sick.

Spread the Facts, Not your Germs

Protect yourself from the flu: Get vaccinated, wash your hands, sneeze and cough into your elbow, and stay home if you're sick.

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TRICARE News and Updates

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DOD Launching New Authentication System To Replace DS Logon

Over the next 18 months, the Defense Department will replace the legacy DS Logon system, which authenticates users onto more than 200 DOD and Veterans Affairs websites, with a more modern and flexible system called myAuth.

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Unlock Your Health by Getting Virtual Health Care at Home With TRICARE

Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of health care services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services.

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Commentary: Helping Children Cope With Change During Summer Months

Change can be hard for everyone but especially for children who often do better with structure and stability. Although change is a natural part of life, regardless of age, there are simple strategies to help children cope with changes, whether small or big.

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New to TRICARE? Here’s How To Get Started With Your Benefit

Have you recently enlisted in or received a commission to a uniformed service? Or, have you just married a uniformed service member? If you’re new to TRICARE, you may have some questions about how to enroll in a plan, get care, and learn more about your coverage.

Naval Health Clinic Quantico News and Updates

‘How’ Made It Happen: Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen’s Governance-Driven Approach Propels Transformation Across National Capital Region

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.

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Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

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.

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Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated

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.

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Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.

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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