April 18, 2024

Eid al-Fitr celebrated at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — The Walter Reed Islamic community along with the Department of Pastoral Care hosted a special meal April 16 in observance of Eid al-Fitr, celebrated by Muslims worldwide marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.

April 18, 2024

Madigan Patient Information Fair: JOIN US May 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the ground floor of the Medical Mall.

Need help navigating your healthcare at Madigan? We're here to help! You are invited to attend the Madigan Patient Information Fair held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the ground floor of the Medical Mall. Speak with our subject matter experts on topics including TRICARE, Referrals, Access to Care, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal, Pharmacy Services, Nutrition & Wellness, and how to better navigate your healthcare experience. We hope to see you there! #CarewithCompassion #PuttingPeoplefirst

April 17, 2024

Navigating Food Labels: Making the Informed Choice

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — 2nd Lt. Isis Bello Hernandez U.S. Army Dietetic Intern Editor’s note: Hernandez is a dietetic intern at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the U.S. Army-Baylor Master’s Program in Nutrition. In today's busy supermarkets there is an abundance of options, and reading food labels can feel like a puzzle. Understanding what they mean is crucial for making healthy choices. Let's delve into the world of food labels, decoding their different sections and empowering you to make informed decisions about what you and your families eat.

April 17, 2024

Military and Civilian Support Services for Sexual Assault

Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor, Washington — Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor (NHCOH), Naval Branch Health Clinic Everett and Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse (PICAA) have formalized a partnership allowing Providence Medical Center of Everett to offer service members and their beneficiaries over the age of 18, access to services for survivors of sexual assault.

April 16, 2024

Month of the Military Child – Celebrating Military Kids at …

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton — As part of The Defense Health Agency, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton staff recognize April as Month of the Military Child. There are approximately 1.6 million military children - each unique, every one special, all remarkable - who face many challenges and experiences because of their parents’ service. We honor their resilient gift, we salute their indominable spirit, and we thank them for being such a special part of our military family. Our Military Kids Rock! (All images are official Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs)

April 16, 2024

Going Overseas? TRICARE For Life Goes With You

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have TRICARE For Life? If you live, move, or travel overseas, it’s important to know how your coverage works outside of the U.S. and U.S. territories.

April 16, 2024

Patients rate Walter Reed providers high

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Four Walter Reed doctors and a specialty care clinic are listed among the Military Health System’s (MHS) Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) Best of the Best in its first quarter of fiscal year 2024 report (October to December 2023) recently released by MHS officials.

April 16, 2024

BAMC recognizes volunteers for extraordinary service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center Volunteer Appreciation Week culminated with a ceremony April 5 to honor

April 16, 2024

McDonald Army Health Center Pharmacy: Tough times, Tougher People

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — McDonald Army Health Center's Pharmacy Staff bands together to provide safe and reliable healthcare to their beneficiaries during tough times.

April 15, 2024

Getting a Grip During Occupational Therapy Month at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- A hypothetical scenario involving injuries to sight, sinew and senses was presented to Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Physical Therapy department team.