The 2026 Military Health System Conference recognized outstanding military medicine professionals who are “excelling at their craft, rising stars, and innovators, but most of all — they are patriots; they are warriors,” said Dr. Stephen Ferrara, principal deputy assistant secretary of war for health affairs.
Ferrara opened the awards ceremony in Dallas, Texas, May 28. “This is one of the highlights of the week. It is an opportunity to honor all these incredible Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen who are out there doing incredible work,” he said.
Department of War top military health leaders joined him to present awards at the ceremony, including Navy Vice Adm. Darin Via, director, Defense Health Agency; Army Lt. Gen. Mary...
This edition of news from around the Military Health System for the week of May 25-29, 2026, covers the 2026 MHS Conference in Dallas, Texas, where government, military, and industry health care professionals are convening to share knowledge, lessons learned, and innovations in the MHS.
Fort Meade Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) have been recognized for delivering exceptional patient care in the FY 2026 2nd Quarter Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) "Best of the Best" rankings.
