March 15, 2024

59th MDW DEIA Committee Marks One-Year Milestone in Inclusion Efforts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Lackland, Texas — Amidst the changing tides of social consciousness and policy directives, Col. Aquilla Highsmith-Tyler stands at the forefront of the 59th Medical Wing’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee. With unwavering dedication, she leads a charge to transform the military landscape into one that values every individual's unique identity and experiences. Inspired by President Joe Biden's Executive Order 14035, Highsmith-Tyler and her team aim to cultivate a workplace where mutual respect and understanding reign supreme. Through education and awareness initiatives, they seek to dismantle barriers that hinder inclusivity and diversity within the organization, believing that embracing differences will only strengthen their mission capabilities and elevate patient care standards.

March 14, 2024

Walter Reed Champions Women’s Health During National Endometriosis Awareness Month

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Researchers say it is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility.

March 14, 2024

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton Health Promo/JEA PI Day 5K

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Staff, family and friends took on the PI constant mathematical challenge of a 5K (3.1 miles, approx. 16, 404 feet...) fun run…

March 14, 2024

Honduran patient regains use of finger following successful operation by Navy Medicine surgeons

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — A Honduran man injured in an accident regained motion in his left index finger after two surgeons with Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 10 G-Rotation 16 provided trauma care during a Global Health Engagement (GHE) at Hospital Nacional Mario Catarino Rivas.

March 13, 2024

Walter Reed Celebrates Inaugural In-House Case Management Awareness Day

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's case management team hosted its inaugural Case Management Awareness Day event – an event that would perhaps be hosted during National Case Management Week in October.

March 13, 2024

Defend Your Health: Screen for Colorectal Cancer

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Health experts recommend those 45 years of age and older to get screened for colorectal cancer. The goal of screening is to find cancer before the symptoms appear.

March 13, 2024

Combat Paramedics graduate from 20-week program

Womack Army Medical Center and Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) celebrated the newest Combat Paramedic Course graduates during a ceremony held on Thursday, March 7, at FTCC Spring Lake Campus. Thirteen students graduated from the twenty-week program of instruction. The paramedic students came from various installations to complete the task of becoming nationally registered paramedics. According to Staff Sgt. Christina Richardson-Belen, Combat Paramedic Program coordinator, they have worked relentlessly to meet the didactic clinical and national accreditation entities to earn the title of Paramedic. They were required to have 200 hours in the laboratory, 156 hours in hospitals across the region and 240 hours on the ambulance while receiving 600 hours of classroom instruction spanning over a five-month period.

March 12, 2024

From Smiles to Service: Airman Kinley Noel's first year in Military Dentistry

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Lackland, Texas — Eager to explore her passion, Kinley joined the U.S. Air Force in May 2023, seeking opportunities for professional growth and financial assistance for schooling. Throughout her training, she discovered her love for dental assisting and found fulfillment in creating positive experiences for patients. Now stationed at Dunn Dental Clinic, Kinley embodies resilience, determination, and the transformative power of pursuing one's passions.

March 12, 2024

The Inauguration of the Gavin Blair Sensory Room: Insights from a Provider

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The sensory room offers a calming space with sensory-friendly elements to alleviate patients' fears and anxieties. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, the goal is to enhance the healthcare experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

March 12, 2024

Walter Reed’s Nurses: Serving the Nation’s Heroes Day or Night with Dignity and Empathy

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A Hard Day’s Night: Creating a Safe Space for the Nation’s Heroes As the sun sets and the cool wind embraces those headed home after their day shifts, it’s morning for those entering the gates at Walter Reed ready to serve the nation’s heroes and their families as dusk becomes dawn. It’s typical for nurses to work an occasional or regularly schedule night shift. Hospital administrators say these eight-to-twelve-hour blocks usually run between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Those who’ve worked the night shift say it’s a common misconception that night shift nurses aren’t as busy as day shift nurses.