April 2, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates 131st Chief Petty Officer Birthday

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry point celebrated the 131st Birthday of the Chief Petty Officer during a ceremony held Monday, April 1 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

April 2, 2024

Check Out the Latest TRICARE Dental Program Newsletter

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The latest issue of the TRICARE Health Matters Dental Newsletter is now online. It's full of information about the TRICARE Dental Program and oral health.

April 2, 2024

Prescription Refills Now Available Through MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

Tricare beneficiaries can now request prescription refills online from military pharmacies by logging into their MHS Genesis Patient Portal. You can now easily refill your prescriptions by selecting the “Rx Refills” tab in the upper right panel on the portal’s homepage.

April 2, 2024

‘Footsteps to Freedom’ exhibit saluting troops, families opens at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — They were worn in combat, in the deserts of Afghanistan and other far-away places. They were worn by troops injured in war and others who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. And now, they are on display as part of an honored art installation on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “Footsteps to Freedom” (FTF) pays tribute to service members, many who served in the War in Afghanistan, and their families, with creatively revitalized combat boots. U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin, Walter Reed director, joined other dignitaries, including veterans who served in Afghanistan, family members of service members who lost their lives in the war, and founders and sponsors of FTF, to cut the ribbon on the art installation April 1.

April 2, 2024

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.

April 3, 2024

Walter Reed Earns Prestigious Baby-Friendly Hospital Redesignation, Affirming Its Dedication to Maternal and Infant Health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center received their redesignation as a Baby-Friendly hospital, a prestigious international recognition bestowed by Baby-Friendly USA. The redesignation marks a landmark reaffirmation of Walter Reed's unwavering commitment to providing the highest maternal and infant care standard since its initial designation in 2017.

April 3, 2024

Clinic Spotlight: Department of Surgery and Rehabilitation

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Physical Therapy at Weed Army Community Hospital is at the forefront of providing exceptional rehabilitation services to the Fort Irwin community. Traditionally a referral-based service, our department fully implemented the Direct Access Physical Therapy (DAPT) initiative in May 2023, ensuring same-day availability for acute injuries or conditions for all beneficiaries.

April 3, 2024

Keeping your eyes healthy and protecting them during the Solar Eclipse

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center optometry experts urge Fort Cavazos beneficiaries to protect their eyes from injury during the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Safety for your eyes is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse and most know not to view the eclipse without specialized glasses. However, some are unaware of some details when it comes to viewing eclipses, e.g., you should not use eclipse glasses or handheld viewers with cameras, binoculars, or telescopes. Those require different types of solar filters.

April 4, 2024

Look After Your Heart With Help From TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Keeping your heart healthy is important at every age. Catching heart disease early gives you the best chance for treatment to work well—and TRICARE makes it easy to get the preventive care you need.

April 4, 2024

Walter Reed Salutes Compliance Officer for 47-Years of Public Service

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — When Eugene C. Monroe graduated from high school during the 1970s, he envisioned auditioning for military bands as a talented bassist, but a pervasive economic downturn prompted him to change course and join the U.S. Navy. The Warren County, Pennsylvania native headed to San Diego, California to begin a life of adventure and military service, following in the footsteps of two of his uncles who served during the Vietnam War.