MCCS Barstow Library hosted a Launch party for the first day of the annual Summer Reading Program at McTureous Hall aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow on June 4.

April 14, 2025

Building Readers at Home: A Parent's Guide to Early Literacy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Literacy begins long before a child enters school—and parents play the most important role. This article offers simple, age-based strategies for military families to nurture early reading and language skills from birth through preschool. With consistency, connection, and a few good books, parents can give their children a strong head start—one story at a time.

April 14, 2025

Connect the Dots about Measles

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton public affairs officer – It’s not hard to connect the dots. https://www.med.navy.mil/Media/News/Article/4154508/connect-the-dots-about-measles/ \

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen passes the Defense Health Agency flag to Dr. David J. Smith, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and Acting Director of the Defense Health Agency, during the relinquishment of authority ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, on April 14, 2025, symbolizing the transfer of leadership. Teyhen served as director of the Defense Health Network National Capital Region for two years. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

April 15, 2025

‘How’ Made It Happen: Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen’s Governance-Driven Approach Propels Transformation Across National Capital Region

BETHESDA, Md. — After nearly two years of visionary leadership, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen relinquished directorship of the Defense Health Network–National Capital Region on April 14, leaving behind a health system that is a benchmark for integration, innovation, and operational readiness within the Military Health System.

Bleu Garcia, Medical Records Technician Coder at Carl. R. Darnall Army Medical Center, reviews documentation at her workstation. Garcia plays a key role in ensuring accurate medical coding and educating providers and coders alike.

April 15, 2025

CRDAMC Medical Coder Bleu Garcia Finds Purpose in Precision, Education

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Bleu Garcia, a Medical Records Technician Coder at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, spends her

April 15, 2025

Occupational Therapists provide a handy reminder at Naval Hospital Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Give them a hand. https://www.med.navy.mil/Media/News/Article/4155718/occupational-therapists-provide-a-handy-reminder-at-naval-hospital-bremerton/

Soldiers and Airmen participate in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio – Camp Bullis, March 7, 2025. (Courtesy Photo)

April 15, 2025

Joint Field Exercise prepares Soldiers, Airmen to deploy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease

April 15, 2025

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Two Air Force neurologists at Brooke Army Medical Center specialize in movement disorders including

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day

April 15, 2025

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A cancer patient at Brooke Army Medical Center was able to celebrate two significant events in one

Uniformed service member answers phone standing in front of computer screen

April 15, 2025

TRICARE’s Near Patient Program: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For service members and their family members living overseas, challenges like language barriers and unfamiliar health systems may make getting medical care stressful. But getting health care overseas doesn’t have to be difficult. Luckily, TRICARE offers the Near Patient Program to help monitor your medical care and assist you in ten overseas locations.

Capt. (Ret.) M. Alaric Franzos, MD, MPH, FACC, FACP, a staff cardiologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, conducts a clinical examination as part of the ERASE program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 22, 2025.

April 15, 2025

New ERASE Program Aims to Save Lives Through Early Cardiac Risk Detection

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The ERASE program, led by Dr. M. Alaric Franzos, is a pilot initiative aimed at reducing sudden cardiac arrest in military personnel through early ECG screening at basic training and service academies. Reviving a previously discontinued practice, the program uses modern technology and data to identify hidden cardiac risks and improve medical readiness. With promising early results, ERASE could shape future Department of Defense screening policy.

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