The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
Four men posing in front of the Kenner AHC logo, celebrating Healthcare Technology Management week

May 18, 2025

Behind Every Diagnosis: How Health Technology Powers Patient Care at Kenner

Fort Gregg-Adams, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic's Health Technology Maintenance team ensures medical equipment is accurate, safe, and ready for use. Their work supports patient safety and clinical efficiency by preventing downtime and staying current with advancing technology. Their behind-the-scenes expertise allows providers to focus on delivering quality care.

Health fair

May 19, 2025

Health fair planned for June 13

F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. — The 90th Medical Group is holding an integrated health fair for the F.E. Warren Air Force Base community on Friday, June 13.

May 19, 2025

Navy Support on the Homefront for NHB Sailor

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Long have U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen answered the operational readiness call when needed. Even to return home.

Service member examines medication at a military pharmacy.

May 20, 2025

Getting Prior Authorizations for TRICARE Prescriptions: Your Questions Answered

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you’re covered by a TRICARE health plan, you also have pharmacy coverage through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program. You should be familiar with certain terms that can help you make the most of your pharmacy benefit, including prior authorization. Prior authorization is a routine process to ensure your prescription drug is medically necessary and cost effective.

Occupational Therapy Assistant U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Brunnquell (right) works with Tramel Westbrook on a stationary hand cycle in the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Clinic at Walter Reed.

May 20, 2025

Occupational Therapy: Healing the body, mind, spirit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — “Occupational Therapy heals the body, mind, and spirit,” and “We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all,” are messages on two well-crafted wooden signs that hang in Walter Reed’s Occupational Therapy (OT) Outpatient Clinic in the America Zone (Bldg. 19).

The Stress Continuum is a foundational tool of the Combat and Operational Stress Control, or COSC program, to help better monitor your stress and the stress of others.

May 21, 2025

Stress Awareness: Help is here

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — "The only constant in life is change," said Greek philosopher Heraclitus, and with change can come stress.

Woman smiles while working on a laptop.

May 22, 2025

Learn About TRICARE Health Plan Options for Young Adults

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As graduation season arrives, TRICARE-eligible young adults and their family members should understand how this milestone affects their TRICARE health coverage. Here’s what you need to know about TRICARE health plan options for young adults.

Lab professionals at Walter Reed ensure readiness and the health of service members and their families with a constant focus on patient safety, quality, and standardization while performing approximately three million reportable lab tests annually.

May 22, 2025

Lab professionals enhance care, ensure readiness at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed’s medical laboratory professionals play a critical role in ensuring the readiness of service members and the wellness of all patients at The President’s Hospital every day. They collect, test, and report results related to a range of medical evaluations and screenings.

Image of Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center entrance with the new MTF logo and tagline, Welcome to the Home of World Class Military Healthcare.

May 23, 2025

ATAMMC Recognizes Nursing Excellence with Blessing of the Hands Ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is pleased to announce the successful hosting of an interfaith Blessing of the Hands service by the Department of Pastoral Care, held in celebration of National Nurses Week. This meaningful event took place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at three locations: the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Chapel, the Soldier Recovery Unit, and the DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic.

Womack Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Reginald Jones (R) works with a Soldier during a therapy session on April 8, 2025. The exercise involves using a 'pickle picker' tool to pick up beads and drop them into a cup.

May 27, 2025

Womack Occupational Therapists Get Soldiers Back to Work

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — Fort Bragg, NC – For Soldiers, physical injuries can serve as a roadblock to performance which is not good when you are a mission-critical component of America’s warfighting machine. This is where Womack’s Occupational Therapy (OT) Department comes in.

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