June 26, 2025

Safety is a Team Effort: MCAHC Embraces a Culture of Vigilance During Safety Stand Down

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — McDonald Army Health Center (MCAHC) recently held a Safety Stand Down, pausing routine operations to focus on patient and workplace safety. Led by the Quality and Patient Safety teams, the event emphasized open dialogue, real-world safety scenarios, and process improvements. MCAHC leaders reinforced that safety is a daily priority tied to readiness and patient care. Staff were encouraged to reflect on their role in maintaining a safe environment through key questions displayed throughout the facility. Feedback from the event will guide future training and help strengthen MCAHC’s culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

June 27, 2025

BJACH Medic Answers Midnight Call: Staff Sgt. Helton Responds When Tornado Slams Hometown

FORT POLK, La. — For Staff Sgt. Jack Helton, a weekend at his parents’ house in London, Kentucky, was supposed to be a break from the demands of recruiting school at Fort Knox, just two hours away. Instead, an EF-4 tornado became a defining moment that tested the core of his character and reaffirmed his calling to serve — not just in uniform, but as a human being.

June 30, 2025

Understanding Cognitive Distortions: How to Stop Being Your Brain’s Press Secretary

FORT HOOD, Texas – We all experience unhelpful thought patterns, but often assume our thoughts are logical and true. The reality is our brains use shortcuts, and while efficient, these can lead to cognitive distortions – inaccurate conclusions that impact our well-being, relationships, and performance. Recognizing these distortions and learning to challenge them is crucial for good mental health.

June 30, 2025

Munson Boosts Readiness for ACB Soldiers with Special Clinic

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center recently conducted a special clinic dedicated to providing critical medical readiness services to Soldiers assigned to the Army Corrections Brigade (ACB) at Fort Leavenworth.

June 30, 2025

Walter Reed shares sun and UV safety tips

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop it by age 70, according to American Academy of Dermatology. For service members, the risk is even higher due to extended sun exposure during training, field exercises and outdoor physical fitness. As summer temperatures rise, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center urges its community to take steps to protect ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

July 1, 2025

Tiny needles, big relief: Certified BJACH providers bring battlefield acupuncture to patients

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is spotlighting battlefield acupuncture, a fast-acting, medication-free ear acupuncture protocol used to treat chronic pain, migraines, anxiety and stress.

July 1, 2025

Need Records? Pick a Time.

FORT RILEY, Kansas — In response to high demand and long processing times, IACH is launching a new appointment-based system to streamline medical records requests and improve service for patients and families.

July 1, 2025

Unlock Your Health: Learn When To Get Different Types of Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When a health issue comes up, knowing where to go for care can make a big difference. Whether it’s an accident or an illness, TRICARE covers a range of health care services—but the type of care you need determines where you should go.

July 1, 2025

Army Nurse Cadets Find Their Path Through Hands-On Summer Training

Fort Hood, Texas — Four Army ROTC nurse cadets spent the past month training alongside military nurses at Carl R.

July 1, 2025

Five Nurses Honored with DAISY Award at Weed Army Community Hospital and New Monarch Award Debuts

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital recently honored five outstanding nurses with the nationally recognized DAISY Award, a prestigious accolade that celebrates extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence in nursing. The command team has also launched a companion program called the Monarch Award.