Leaders from Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Surgeon office met with the delegation from the India Armed Forces at Tripler Army Medical Center on Sept. 18, 2025. The delegation had the opportunity to observe how TAMC trains and develop medical professionals and discussed the challenges and successes of transitioning a peacetime healthcare system to a wartime operation. (Defense Health Agency photo by Khinna Kaminske)

Sept. 22, 2025

Tripler showcases military medical capabilities to India delegation

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) welcomed a delegation of senior medical leaders from India on Sept. 18, 2025. The delegation included TAMC Commander, Col. William Bimson, U.S. Army; U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Surgeon Capt. Peter Roberts, U.S. Navy; and Surgeon Vice Adm. Arti Sarin, Indian Navy; along with other staff members.

On September 10, art therapist Claire Wetterer (center) and members of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology clinic staff pose for a photo showing off their gold shoes. The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Pediatric Hem/Onc clinic treats patients aged 2 to 26. (DOD Photo by Ann Brandstadter)

Sept. 23, 2025

Art Therapy Helps Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients Navigate Their Treatment

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — A determined young woman powerfully kicks “Cancer,” delivering it a crumbling blow.

DHA logo and Unlock Your Health logo; Medical professional in scrubs shows man in wheelchair papers on a clipboard.

Sept. 23, 2025

Learn How TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Living with a chronic health condition can feel hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. TRICARE offers programs and coverage to help you live better with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression.

Sept. 23, 2025

DHN Atlantic Aims to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates with At-Home FIT Kits

Portsmouth, VA — Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern, but early detection through screening can dramatically improve outcomes. In a proactive effort to boost screening rates and potentially save lives, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) has rolled out a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Kit mailing program across its Continental United States (CONUS) Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Defense Health Network (DHN) Atlantic is playing a key role in this initiative, bringing convenient, at-home screening directly to eligible beneficiaries.

Uniformed service member uses thermometer on patient sitting in chair.

Sept. 24, 2025

The Gold Standard: 30th Medical Group Earns Gold Medal for Excellence in Primary Care

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 30th Medical Group was recently awarded the Defense Health Agency’s Gold Medal for primary care productivity, a recognition that highlights the unit’s dedication to patient care and operational readiness.

The Defense Health Agency team and Kenner's Information Management Department stand together after successfully completing the clinic-wide network upgrade.

Sept. 24, 2025

Kenner Army Health Clinic Completes Major Network Upgrade

Patients, staff, and visitors at Kenner Army Health Clinic can now expect stronger wireless connections and improved network reliability thanks to a sweeping upgrade completed across the main clinic and all outlying buildings.

Service member presses down on another service member's arm while lying on a medical table.

Sept. 25, 2025

National Guard or Reserve? Learn What To Do if You Need Line of Duty Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. This article explores how, where, and under what circumstances National Guard and Reserve members can get line of duty care.

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

Sept. 26, 2025

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic

The Bird respirator Mark 7 dates from the 1950s and was once a standard piece of equipment in hospitals.

Sept. 26, 2025

A Historic Look Back on the Invention of the Bird Ventilator by Forrest Bird

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas — The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and medicine transformed the treatment of respiratory failure. His time with the United States Air Force and at Lackland Air Force Base played a pivotal role in shaping his career and his understanding of engineering, which ultimately led to the invention of the Bird Ventilator—a device that continues to save lives around the world today.

Hospital Corpsman first class Andrew Miller, who recently attained certification as a paramedic-qualified corpsmen, gives trainees a briefing before starting tactical combat casualty care (

Sept. 26, 2025

The Corpsman’s Cargo: Advanced training provides needed skills on and off the battlefield

Camp Lejeune, NC — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is enhancing Expeditionary Medical Unit capabilities by equipping hospital corpsmen with advance trauma and pre-hospital care skills through an accelerated paramedic training program offered by Navy Medicine.

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