Articles

Dec. 9, 2024

Virtual, Telehealth Accelerates Patient Care

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group began a new telehealth innovation, the accelerator, designed to eliminate barriers to patient care and make care more accessible and convenient.

Nov. 21, 2024

Eglin hospital earns five-star rating

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group recently received a five-star rating from Becker’s Hospital Review, a national healthcare review publication.

May 13, 2024

Nine Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — The Defense Health Agency announced today that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality care and transparency.

April 9, 2024

Health care delivery system becomes virtual, digital

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group is one of a few Defense Health Agency medical facilities collaborating to create a new, patient-centric health care model. The intent of the innovative model is to change how patients access care and how providers deliver care.

March 24, 2024

Defense Health Agency Launches New Digital Health Care Tools at Five Military Hospitals

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — The Defense Health Agency is launching a new care model at five venture sites enabled by a suite of new digital tools called My Military Health, announced DHA Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland at the 2024 annual meeting of the Society of Federal Health Professionals. My Military Health aims to offer care that is individualized, accessible, and efficient.

Jan. 22, 2024

Women’s Health Fair drives awareness and mission readiness

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Women’s Health Fair brings a crucial spotlight to the well-being of service members and their families.

Sept. 5, 2023

Base, community exercise prepares responders for major emergencies

96th Test Wing, local airport staff and first responders gathered for a major accident response tabletop exercise at the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center Aug. 29, 2023.

Jan. 19, 2023

Eglin collaborates to bring family care to Crestview

Plan will bring a medical clinic, child development center, and military helping agencies to servicemembers and families who reside in the area.

Jan. 13, 2023

Medical Group to host town hall 

January 19 at noon.

Sept. 9, 2022

Eglin Hospital transitions to new health records system

System includes a patient portal that provides patients access to their records at any time and includes a new secure messaging system.