Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and the U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity, (VRA)Fort Bragg, collaborated on a critical training exercise March 31, 2026. VRA Fort Bragg Soldiers, Capt. Paige Sommer, Spc. Nicole Reyes and Holly Gunderson prepare to intubate Military Working Dog Diesel during a situational training exercise. This vital exercise, part of the Installation Health Support Plan, brought together Animal Care Specialists and Combat Medic Specialists testing the seamless integration between WAMC and the Fort Bragg Veterinary Branch to ensure the highest level of care for our four-legged service members. (Photo by Keisha Frith, Womack Army Medical Center Public Affairs Office)

April 6, 2026

One Team, One Medicine: Defying the Storm to Save K-9 Lives

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC -As hurricane-force winds and torrential rains subsided during a simulated exercise this week, the U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity (VRA) Fort Bragg faced a worst-case scenario: a total power outage at their Role 3 Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) and a Military Working Dog (MWD) in critical condition.

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April 7, 2026

How to manage a third-party liability claim with TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal law allows TRICARE to seek payment of your medical costs from that third party. Checking for third-party liability after an accident ensures proper billing coordination, compliance with the law, and that medical costs are covered by whoever is responsible.

Corpsmen graduate from the Corpsman Residency Program (HMRP) at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

April 7, 2026

NMCP Facilitates First HMRP, Plans Future Classes

Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth — U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen spend months in "A" school undergoing training so that they can provide quality medical care to their fellow service members as well as their families. Now, thanks to advocation and efforts from staff members at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, corpsmen have the opportunity to bridge the gap between training and medical practice with the Hospital Corpsman Residency Program (HMRP).

Occupational Therapist Joan Margulies adjusts a custom-fitted hand brace for a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, March 20, 2026, in Bethesda, Md. The mission of the Walter Reed Occupational Therapy clinic is to promote and facilitate functional independence, healthy living, and optimal performance in activities of daily living for patients, many of whom are service members with the goal of returning to their military units for duty. (DOW photo by Ann Brandstadter)

April 7, 2026

How Occupational Therapy Drives Warrior Readiness at Walter Reed

BETHESDA, Md. — Occupational Therapy (OT) plays a critical role in warrior readiness, focusing on optimizing physical, cognitive, and emotional function to maximize performance and expedite return-to-duty.

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April 7, 2026

Specialized Care, Shared Mission: Inside the Women’s Health Team Guiding Every Birth at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Inside the Women’s Health Department at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, childbirth is more than a clinical process—it is a coordinated effort led by a team of highly specialized professionals dedicated to guiding families through one of life’s most important moments. That team—and the expertise behind it—was on full display during a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery and Mother-Baby Recovery units at the 10th Annual Baby Expo Symposium, that had over 250 attendees and held April 4.

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