Oct. 24, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Awards Ceremony

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Col. Erik Johnson, Tripler Army Medical Center chief medical officer, left, and 1st Sgt. Christian Flores, right, present a certificate commemorating 30 years of service of federal service to Mr. Raul Beltran, a TAMC staff member, during an award ceremony on Oct. 24, 2024. (Defense Health Agency photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)

Oct. 25, 2024

Pastoral care team dedicates week of care to hospital, community

Rodney Jackson, CRDAMC Public Affairs — FORT CAVAZOS, Texas –The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care team hosted three events during its Pastoral Care Week, Oct. 20-25. A Blessing of the Hands, a Walk to Remember, and a Prayer Breakfast were all centered around the concept of spiritual resiliency and readiness.

Oct. 29, 2024

U.S. Navy's top officer thanks Murtha Cancer Center for care at annual breast cancer summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer earlier this year at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Oct. 29, 2024

Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes at Nov. 14 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

Oct. 30, 2024

NMCP HOSTS NURSE RESIDENCY TRAINING

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — The Nurse Residency Training is designed to take place after new nurses complete their schooling, helping them transition from a controlled training environment to the real-world expectations of the field. During this training, new nurses are supervised by Corpsmen and Officers with relevant field experience. They can ask questions in a supportive environment, allowing subject matter experts to aid and clarify their understanding of the expectations. This training took place on Oct. 25 at the NSA Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex helo pad.

Oct. 30, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Holds Command Awards Ceremony

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — aval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) holds a command awards ceremony in the command’s Chapel of Comfort, Oct. 28. Congratulations to all of those given awards by NMCP’s leadership.

Oct. 30, 2024

TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Decrease Effective Nov. 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

Oct. 30, 2024

NMCCL Transport Center receives kits to help patients with special needs

Camp Lejeune, NC — The Transport Center at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) now have five specially-designed kits to help in transporting patients with special needs. The “Carter Kits” are part of a grant from North Carolina’s Office of Emergency Medical Services and are used to offer comfort to patients with spectrum disorders.

Oct. 30, 2024

Womack Nurse Saves a Life, Maybe More

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Womack nurse Cynthia Sherin poses with Steve Cannada in a photo minutes before he suffered a heart attack. Cannada credits Sherin with saving his life.

Oct. 31, 2024

CRDAMCs County and Health Fair highlights Fort Cavazos 49th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Fort Cavazos III Armored Corps held its 49th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day and the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center hosted the opening ceremony and the County and Health Fair Oct. 26. CRDAMC offered immunizations, routine health screenings, health-related information tables and more at the event.