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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.

Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine Availability page to get the most up-to-date facts on vaccination and how to make an appointment at our facility.

TRICARE COVID-19 Vaccination - Get the Facts

Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine Availability page to get the most up-to-date facts on vaccination and how to make an appointment at our facility.

Take action and stay informed about COVID-19. You can sign up for email updates and check this page regularly for the latest information.

Coronavirus - Click Here For More Information

Take action and stay informed about COVID-19. You can sign up for email updates and check this page regularly for the latest information.

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Defense Health Agency Leaders Empowered to Lead Transformative Change to Improve Patient Experience

DHA Network directors and leadership teams from military hospitals and clinics from across the globe, along with DHA headquarters subject matter experts—participated in the symposium, designed to provide health care leaders with realistic solutions to their local challenges.

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Learn How Referrals and Specialty Care Will Work as New TRICARE Contracts Start in 2025

Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1.

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2025 Changes to the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration

Are you expecting a baby in 2025? Have you considered getting breastfeeding counseling or support from a labor doula? If so, you should know about some changes coming to the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration on Jan. 1, 2025, including expansion overseas.

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Unlock Your Health by Understanding How TRICARE For Life Works With Medicare

Are you approaching Medicare eligibility? Unlock your health by understanding how TRICARE For Life works with Medicare and plan your coverage effectively, while avoiding out-of-pocket costs.

Naval Health Clinic Quantico News and Updates

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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 With Preventive Care

Preventive health services play a key role in your long-term physical and mental health. Learn more about the benefits of preventive health care and how TRICARE covers these services.

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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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