Photo showing a form to fill out of OTC medication.

April 29, 2024

Munson Pharmacy may have relief for Seasonal Allergy Sufferers

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — For many veteran seasonal allergy sufferers, relief may be found from over-the-counter medications that treat these symptoms or prevent them in the first place. At Munson, Military Health System beneficiaries may pick-up two over the counter medications without a prescription per person per week from the pharmacy with no out-of-pocket expense.

Nurse Educator Traci M. Carter smiles in her office on April 23, 2024 at Walter Reed amid her Values in Action Award and medical toolkit before meeting her next onsite patient in Bethesda, Maryland.

April 30, 2024

Walter Reed’s Diabetes Nurse Educator Receives Values in Action Recognition

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Traci M. Carter, the pediatric diabetes nurse educator at Walter Reed National Medical Center and the Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, recently received a Values in Action award presented by Walter Reed director U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin. Carter’s professionalism and teamwork garnered the trust and respect of her patients and peers, embodying the very spirt of the hospital’s values and mission in delivering patient-centered excellence surmised Austin.

Honored with of the Quarter awards, from left to right, were Hospital Corpsman Third Class Miguel Rodriguez as Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Hospitalman Ma’Angeline Viernes as Blue Jacket of the Quarter and Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ashlyn Sanders as the Sailor of the Quarter.

May 1, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Sailors of the Quarter

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the accomplishments and service of Sailors serving aboard the facility Tuesday, April 30 during a luncheon held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Hancock Marina.

25th Anniversary celebration of the Charette Health Care Center

May 1, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Celebrates Charette Building 25th Anniversary

Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 30, 2024) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) hosted the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Charette Health Care Center, or Building 2, April 30.

Patient wearing mask sits on exam table and speaks with doctor, wearing mask and lab coat, who is holding a pamphlet about colon health.

May 1, 2024

Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 in the United States. Recent guidelines state that anyone at average risk for colorectal cancer should start getting screenings at age 45. Getting screened is easy, and TRICARE covers several options for colorectal cancer exams.

Photo of Walter Reed

May 1, 2024

Walter Reed Receives Top "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, May 1, 2024.

Tired of waiting in line for your refill prescription? Tripler's Outpatient Pharmacy ScriptCenter has got you covered. Tripler's ScriptCenter is the first pharmacy kiosk in a military treatment facility on Oahu. The kiosk is located in the pharmacy waiting area, at Mountainside 4G.

May 1, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy ScriptCenter

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy ScriptCenter

CRDAMC PAO

May 2, 2024

CRDAMC receives an ‘A’ safety grade from the Leapfrog Group

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Leapfrog Group, an independent, nationwide non-profit that seeks to improve the safety and quality of U.S. health care, awarded the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center an ‘A’ grade for its commitment to providing quality and safe care.

Photo of table set up for Patient Experience Week

May 2, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Second Annual Patient Experience Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Chief Experience Office is hosting their second annual Patient Experience Week April 29 – May 3, 2024.

White, three-tiered wedding cake with white and pink flowers and greenery.

May 2, 2024

TRICARE and Marriage: What You Need To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting married is an exciting time in your life. If you’re a new military spouse, there are certain things you need to do to enroll in a TRICARE health plan.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!