Ollie Bear, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Ollie and handler Millie Griggs volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Ollie Bear and Millie Griggs

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Ollie Bear, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Ollie is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center.

Ruby, a 6-year-old labradoodle, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2019. Ruby and her handler, John Flanagan, volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Ruby and John Flanagan

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Ruby, a 6-year-old labradoodle, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2019. Ruby is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center. Ruby started her training with the Alliance of Therapy dogs as a puppy. The classes lasted 24 weeks and the training focused on chasing, jumping, and wrestling. After Ruby turned a year old, she took a socializing class.

Tripler Army Medical Center- Oscar and Bear, two of Tripler Army Medical Center’s dedicated volunteer therapy dogs, have been serving with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Lorna and Al Hu, the primary handlers for the Labrador team, tirelessly provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at the hospital.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Oscar, Bear, Lorna and Al Hu

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Oscar and Bear, two of Tripler Army Medical Center’s dedicated volunteer therapy dogs, have been serving with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Lorna and Al Hu, the primary handlers for the Labrador team, tirelessly provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at the hospital.

Emma, a 14-year-old black Shih Tzu, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2012. Emma and handler Richard Smith volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Emma and Richard Smith

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Emma, a 14-year-old black Shih Tzu, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2012. Emma is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center.

Leia, a 3- year-old dachshund mix, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the visitation program through the American Red Cross for six months. She and handler Janice Draper volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Leia and Janice Draper

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Leia, a 3- year-old dachshund mix, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the visitation program through the American Red Cross for six months. She is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center. Leia's journey began on the Big Island with Pet Partners. After passing an evaluation at The Queen’s Medical Center, she officially became a therapy dog in December 2023, a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Nalu, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is a full-time Tripler Army Medical Center hospital facility dog. He is present in the Child and Family Behavioral Health Service (CAFBHS) Clinic, where he works alongside Dr. Kathryn Egan, a child psychiatrist; Trina Jones Artis, a licensed clinical social worker; and Nicole Dorsey, also a licensed clinical social worker.

July 18, 2024

Celebrating one year with Nalu: How Tripler’s hospital facility dog makes a difference to patients and staff alike

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Nalu, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is a full-time Tripler Army Medical Center hospital facility dog. He is present in the Child and Family Behavioral Health Service Clinic, where he works alongside Dr. Kathryn Egan, a child psychiatrist; Trina Jones Artis, a licensed clinical social worker; and Nicole Dorsey, also a licensed clinical social worker. 

Photo of Col. Tawanna M. McGhee-Thondique, commander of the Dental Health Command-East, passing the colors of the Fort Drum Dental Health Activity to Col. Ralf C. Beilhardt, the incoming commander of the DENTAC, during a change of command ceremony.

July 19, 2024

Fort Drum Dental Health Activity welcomes new commander

FORT DRUM, New York — The Fort Drum Dental Health Activity welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony on Fort Drum, New York, July 18, 2024.

CRDAMC PAO

July 19, 2024

US Army ROTC nursing cadets join CRDAMC’s team for the summer

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed five U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps nursing cadets to its halls for a 28-day nursing program, and they got to sit down with the hospital commander, its senior staff members, and the U.S. Army Cadet Command chief nurse July 18.

The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent being infected with West Nile Virus.

July 22, 2024

Take steps to prevent West Nile Virus

FORT CARSON, COLO. — The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent being infected with West Nile Virus. Public Health says the best defense against contracting West Nile Virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos, however, if you think you or a family member have West Nile virus, consult a health care provider immediately.

GEN James Mingus discusses WACH's post acute care unit capabilities with COL F. Cameron Jackson

July 22, 2024

GEN James Mingus Tours In-patient Surgical Departments at Weed Army Community Hospital

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — General James Mingus, 39th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, looks at WACH's facility capabilities, current service to the community, and the essential support of the NTC's training mission.

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