March 27, 2024

55th Dental Squadron gives kids free smiles

The 55th Dental Squadron held a free dental day for children at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic.

March 27, 2024

Nutrition benefits of produce come in many forms

Nutritious fruits and vegetables high in vitamins A, C, and minerals such as calcium and iron, can be found across the store in more than just the fresh produce aisle. Fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables all have something to offer — all forms are packed with nutrients and should be included in a healthy diet. Checking the label and selecting the healthiest choice in any form goes a long way in promoting good health.

March 27, 2024

Celebrate Certified Nurses

Unites States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam celebrates Certified

March 26, 2024

Intrepid Warrior Garden offers innovative, nature therapy option for service members

The Warrior Garden at Intrepid Spirit Center Camp Lejeune offers a space for serenity to clinic patients. The garden encourages nature-based therapy which encourages service members to connect with nature as part of their healing journey from a brain injury or illness.

March 26, 2024

For Soldiers Assigned to 97th MP Battalion

Effective Monday 09 April 2024, all Soldiers assigned or attached to the 97th MP Battalion will receive their medical care at Irwin Army Community Hospital located at 650 Huebner Rd., Fort Riley. Soldiers with assigned Primary Care Manager, Dr. Carney, should report to the Ground Floor, co-located with the WIC clinic, for scheduled appointments or sick call visits. Before entering the waiting area near the elevator, Soldiers must obtain a Q-flow ticket from the Q-flow device. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Carney, please contact the Irwin Army Community Hospital Central Appointment Line at 785-239-3627 or 1-888-239-3627. Sick call procedures are as follows: appointments are available from 0730-0900 Monday through Friday. During sick call visits, Soldiers must bring a signed sick call 689 slip and will be screened by the Medics at the clinic.

March 26, 2024

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection is the best prevention

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, observed during March, seeks to increase the public’s knowledge about the disease and encourage people to get screened for it.

March 26, 2024

Cherry Point Nurse Departs to Earn PhD in Nursing Sciences

A Navy Nurse who served aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point recently departed to pursue her passion and become a professional nurse researcher through the Navy’s Duty Under Instruction Program.

March 25, 2024

59th Medical Wing collaborates with Mayo Clinic to develop a temporary vascular shunt for vascular injury and disease

The 59th Medical Wing, the U.S. Air Force’s largest medical wing and functional medical command for

March 25, 2024

"Calm Under Pressure": Lackland Pharmacy teams operate through nationwide cyberattack

Last month, a reported cyberattack on the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor

March 25, 2024

Women’s History Month: ‘Women Who Have Made Great Achievements in Medicine’

This is the last in a series of articles celebrating Women’s History Month, observed during March, and saluting those women in military medicine who have connections with Walter Reed.

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