Screening for breast cancer is important. That’s because it’s the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fortunately, getting preventive screenings can help detect breast cancer before you show any signs or symptoms. Your age and your risk for breast cancer determine which tests are recommended for you and covered by TRICARE.

Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic, you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.

Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns.

If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like official MHS GENESIS pages. These sites try to trick you into sharing personal or health information. The Defense Health Agency wants you to know how to spot these scam websites and what to do if you find one.

The 30th Medical Group was recently awarded the Defense Health Agency’s Gold Medal for primary care productivity, a recognition that highlights the unit’s dedication to patient care and operational readiness.

The 30th Medical Group hosted a developmental pediatrics workshop at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 25, 2022.

The 30th Medical Group administered its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

With a Point of Distribution system for COVID-19 vaccines going operational January 2021 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the 30th Medical Group has since been working continuously to improve their POD efficiency and ease of use.

Patient and Family Partnership Councils capture the voices and insights of patients and families to improve the health care experience at military hospitals and clinics around the world.

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Need technical assistance with accessing the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal? Beneficiaries are encouraged to contact the Defense Manpower Data Center web support.

This video is an introduction to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.