May 13, 2025

U.S. Navy Captain Kim Shaughnessy-Granger Receives Villanova Distinguished Leadership in Nursing Practice Award

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — U.S. Navy Capt. Kim P. Shaughnessy-Granger, director of Naval Health Clinic Annapolis and Commanding Officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Annapolis, has been honored with the Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing’s Distinguished Leadership in Nursing Practice award. She received the award during the college’s 34th Annual Mass and Alumni Awards Ceremony on May 1, 2025, which recognized outstanding alumni achievements.

May 13, 2025

TRICARE Dental Program Offers Comprehensive Care for Children

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that oral health has important links to your overall health? That’s why it’s especially important that children get proper dental care from an early age. This helps them maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives. The TRICARE Dental Program provides dental coverage for eligible children of service members, helping your children access important dental care.

May 14, 2025

Kenner Army Health Clinic Enhances Patient Care with Clinical Support Staff Protocols

Fort Gregg-Adams, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic has implemented Clinical Support Staff Protocols (CSSPs) to reduce wait times and improve access to care for common acute conditions. By allowing nurses and medical assistants to assist patients early in their visit, the clinic streamlines care, improves efficiency, and reduces pharmacy wait times. Staff and patients alike have noted the positive impact of the new process.

May 14, 2025

Social workers discuss suicide prevention, enhancing services to troops, families

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Suicides among service members and veterans remain a challenge for the Department of Defense, and enhancing services needed by troops and their families as they navigate health issues, were two of the topics discussed recently by social workers during a daylong conference at Walter Reed.

May 14, 2025

Medical Readiness in Action: TCCC Skills Day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing and partner units participated in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Skills Day on May 9, 2025, at JBSA-Lackland, where they engaged in realistic, hands-on trauma training designed to enhance deployment readiness. The joint event featured simulated battlefield conditions and collaboration with sister services, pushing participants beyond clinical settings to strengthen life-saving skills under pressure.

May 14, 2025

TRICARE Is Your Partner in Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you.

May 15, 2025

FIT2WINN Keeps 'Winn'ing Team Healthy

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Winn Army Community Hospital’s mission is to keep its warfighters healthy and well so they can do the nation’s bidding at any time. But providing health care to the most vital weapon system can take its toll on the medically ready soldiers and staff charged with that duty. Enter FIT2WINN, a holistic employee wellness program started in January. The brainchild of hospital director and Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield’s U.S. Army Medical Department Activity commander Col. Margaret Berryman, its goal is to combine physical and mental health components to foster a positive work environment, said Lt. Col. Tracey Williams, Stewart-Hunter public health chief.

May 15, 2025

Field exercise sharpens Practical Nursing students’ skills, readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — A group of Army Practical Nursing Specialist students and Licensed Vocational Nurses from Brooke

May 16, 2025

Faculty members honored during SAUSHEC awards dinner

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual faculty awards dinner

May 16, 2025

Dermatology eConsults make skin care easier

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Receive Virtual Dermatology Care — From Anywhere! New eConsult offering lets you skip the wait and get expert dermatology care right from home. If you’re dealing with a rash, acne, or a spot you’re concerned about, you can now send your case directly to the Lackland Dermatology team using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.