Jan. 14, 2025

BH 25-1: Airmen test emergency response

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Medical Group and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron delivered life-saving care during a large-scale mass casualty exercise in support of a routine readiness exercise, Jan. 14, 2025.

Jan. 14, 2025

This Cold and Flu Season Nothing to Sneeze at

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB public affairs officer -- This flu season is nothing to sneeze at.

Jan. 16, 2025

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.

Jan. 16, 2025

78th Medical Group Mass Decontamination Exercise

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga — The 78th Medical Group conducted in-place patient mass decontamination training Nov. 20 at the base medical facility located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The three-hour long training evolution tested both the facility and staff for an emergent crisis.

Jan. 16, 2025

Targeted Care Has Womack Patients in its Sights

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, NC - “This is something that will allow patients across the board to be served better and faster according to their specific needs.” That is how Lt. Col. Julie Shin described the new behavioral health targeted care initiative rolling out at Womack Army Medical Center. Shin is a Clinical Psychologist and Deputy Chief of the Department of Behavioral Health at Womack and is excited about the proposition of the new initiative.

Jan. 16, 2025

Demand for Virtual Visits Surges at Walter Reed During Recent Snowstorm

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed Patients Using Scheduled Virtual Visits Surge During Recent Snowstorm

Jan. 17, 2025

TriWest Healthcare Alliance extends beneficiary payment deadline, offers referral support

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Today is the deadline for beneficiaries who have TRICARE Young Adult, TRICARE Reserve Select, and TRICARE Retired Reserve, to set up new payment information and pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the new DoD contractor for medical services off-installation in the western region of the U.S.

Jan. 17, 2025

CRDAMC physician assistant named U.S. Army Surgeon General Master Clinician of the Year

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Cpt. Matthew Perdue, a physician assistant at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, was recognized as one of the phantom lethal warriors of the week by Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commander, III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, during a ceremony Jan. 10. Perdue serves in a dual role as Interservice Physician Assistant Program Phase II Clinical Coordinator and Program Director for the Emergency Medicine PA Program at CRDAMC.

Jan. 22, 2025

TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records Now

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.

Jan. 22, 2025

How Early Detection Can Help Prevent Cervical Cancer

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Lt. Col. David Anderson, a gynecologic oncologist at Tripler Army Medical Center, explains how routine exams, regular Pap smears, and HPC vaccines can lead to prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.