Aug. 31 is Opioid Misuse Prevention Day and International Overdose Awareness Day, observed to raise awareness about overdose and share information on possible ways to prevent it, as well as acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Annually, the National Capital Region Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program, headquartered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, host the Pain Care Skills Training in August and the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Symposium each September.

Aug. 19, 2024

Training at Walter Reed focuses on enhancing pain care skills, reducing medication misuse

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The National Capital Region Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program, headquartered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, is hosting its annual Pain Care Skills Training through Aug. 21.

Fort Irwin MEDDAC Command Receive Surgical Training Demonstration

Aug. 19, 2024

WACH Staff Preview Lifelike Surgical Training Equipment

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Recently, staff at Weed Army Community Hospital were introduced to one of the most advanced and realistic medical training tools available: the Cut Suit. This state-of-the-art device simulates real-world medical trauma scenarios. The incredibly lifelike equipment provides a unique opportunity for hands-on training that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience.

BAMC recognizes Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants

Aug. 20, 2024

BAMC recognizes Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized the contributions of their Summer Youth Volunteer Program

Two hands search through manila folders in file cabinet.

Aug. 20, 2024

TRICARE How-To: Filing Claims and Reimbursements

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you ever had to get care while traveling? Or maybe you’ve had to visit a non-network TRICARE-authorized provider who doesn’t “participate.” In these situations—and some others—you might need to file a claim with TRICARE to get reimbursed.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ashlyn Sanders serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Directorate Leading Petty Officer for the Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine. A native of Anchorage, Alaska, she leads a team responsible for ensuring Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is a healthy place to live and work.

Aug. 21, 2024

A Duty Day Aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point: Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ashlyn Sanders

MCAS Cherry Point — Every duty day presents a new challenge for a Sailor leading the effort to keep Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point healthy.

Maj. Andrew Jenzer, Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Womack Army Medical Center performing facial reconstruction from trauma.

Aug. 21, 2024

The Life-Changing Impact of Orthognathic Surgery

In the world of oral surgery, few procedures have as profound an impact on patients' lives as orthognathic surgery. Also known as corrective jaw surgery, this complex operation can transform the way people eat, speak, and interact with the world around them. For one military oral surgeon Maj. Andrew Jenzer, Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Womack Army Medical Center, this procedure is more than just a technical exercise it's a calling. With years of experience and hundreds of cases under his belt Jenzer has seen firsthand the transformative power of orthognathic surgery.

A U.S. Navy dentist checks the teeth of a youth at the Child Development Center on Naval Support Activity Bethesda during 2020's Children Dental Health Month, annually observed during February. Navy dentists are stationed at military treatment facilities, dental education institutions, clinics, hospitals, research units, on ships, and with Marine Forces located within the United States and various overseas locations.

Aug. 21, 2024

Walter Reed salutes U.S. Navy Dental Corps, Medal of Honor recipients

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed salutes the U.S. Navy Dental Corps for its 112 years of service to the nation.

Uniformed service member stands in pharmacy and reaches for to high shelf for box of medication.

Aug. 22, 2024

Your Guide to TRICARE Pharmacy Program Terms

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have a new prescription you need to fill? Or maybe you’ve been taking the same drug for years. Knowing these TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms can help you get the medications you need at the right price.  

Pictures of Midwives at Womack Army Medical Center

Aug. 22, 2024

Womack Army Medical Center Celebrates 30 Years of Midwifery Excellence

The Womack Army Medical Center’s Midwifery program marked its 30th anniversary this month, celebrating decades of dedicated service, teaching, and patient care. Since its inception, the program has become a cornerstone of maternal healthcare at the medical center, providing essential services to a growing patient population. One of the key milestones in the program’s history was its role in training Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) residents. The program also became a Centering Pregnancy facility, a designation that facilitated group appointments and enhanced patient education. Though this service was temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and again in 2023 due to staffing shortages, it remains a significant achievement in the program's history.

Robin Campbell is on a life-long journey to be the healthiest version of herself. That road to wellness included a stop at Evans Army Community Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, where she underwent bariatric surgery which has helped her lose more than 100 pounds.

Aug. 22, 2024

Military family member on a journey to better health

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Robin Campbell is on a journey – a life-long journey to be the healthiest version of herself. She is currently a fitness instructor at a local gym, but three years ago she was looking for a path to better health and fitness. That road to wellness included a stop at Evans Army Community Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, where she underwent bariatric surgery which has helped her lose more than 100 pounds.

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