July 8, 2025

Q&A: Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Baby

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new baby to your family is an exciting milestone. Your baby’s health is probably one of your top priorities, so you may be wondering how to get TRICARE coverage for your child. Your child’s date of birth and their sponsor’s status affect what you should do next.

July 9, 2025

Nationally certified: BJACH radiology specialist earns professional credential

FORT POLK, La. — Spc. Johnny Rainwater, a radiology specialist assigned to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam on July 2 in Shreveport—earning a nationally recognized credential that supports military medical readiness and aligns with civilian professional standards.

July 9, 2025

Martin Army Community Hospital Earns ‘A’ Grade in Spring 2025 Leapfrog Safety Report

05012025 — Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH) earned an “A” grade for hospital safety in the Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 report, recognizing its commitment to protecting patients from preventable harm and medical errors. The Leapfrog Group is a national, independent organization focused on health care quality. Its grading system uses up to 22 evidence-based patient safety measures to evaluate hospitals on how well they prevent errors, injuries, and infections.

July 9, 2025

Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future: Martin Army's Journey Through Time

Fort Benning, Ga. — As we step into 2025, Fort Moore's landscape continues to evolve, and with it, one of its most iconic landmarks—the old Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH). For decades, this 10- story building stood as a sentinel, greeting Soldiers and their families as they arrived at the installation. Now, as the structure prepares to make way for progress, we reflect on the incredible journey that brought us here.

July 9, 2025

Martin Army Community Hospital Earns Top Marks for Safety, Achieves Accreditation

Fort Benning, Ga. — The Leapfrog Group, an independent organization that focuses on healthcare quality, named Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH) one of only 15 military treatment facilities (MTF’s) to earn an "A" in its Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade, placing MACH in the top 30% of all military and civilian hospitals graded. The recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality care to Soldiers, families, and retirees across the Fort Moore community.

July 9, 2025

MACH Advances Virtual Care Amid Hurricane Helene

Fort Benning, Ga. — When Hurricane Helene threatened Columbus, Martin Army Community Hospital acted swiftly, ensuring that healthcare delivery continued uninterrupted. The Department of Primary Care managed appointments for over 600 patients in two days while staff worked from home. MACH kept operations running smoothly under challenging circumstances through virtual care options such as video appointments, telephonic consultations, provider-generated encounters, patient messages, and nursing triage.

July 9, 2025

Martin Army Community Hospital Pharmacist Earns Top Honors

Fort Benning, Ga. — Dr. Tajaki Broussard, an outpatient pharmacist at Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH), recently achieved the prestigious title of Outpatient Pharmacist of the Year through the Defense Health Network (DHN) East. Her unique healthcare journey, which started early in life when she assisted her grandmother with medications, has not only shaped her six-year career as a pharmacist, but also serves as an inspiring example of dedication and passion in the healthcare field.

July 9, 2025

Walter Reed recognizes research award winners

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed recognized winners in the 17th Annual National Capital Region (NCR) Research and Innovation Competitions during a recent award ceremony at the medical center.

July 10, 2025

Moving Overseas? TRICARE Has You Covered

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you live outside the U.S., you can get high-quality health care through several TRICARE overseas health plans. These plans serve active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, and family members living overseas.

July 11, 2025

MHS GENESIS UPDATE

As Madigan undergoes a refresh of the MHS GENESIS electronic health record, our patients should expect the following things to occur: - From 9 pm 18 Jul until 6 am 19 Jul 2025 patients can expect longer than normal wait times for the Emergency Department. - On 19 July the Madigan appointment line (Puget Sound Integrated Referral and Appointing Center) will not be booking any new appointments until the changes conclude and are validated. Look for the return to full service the morning of 20 July 2025. - Patients should plan for longer wait times at the Outpatient Pharmacy, Lab and Radiology as they adjust to the changes. - Madigan will have a small reduction in available appointments in Primary Care on 21 July 2025 as clinics adapt to the changes. Full access to care is back in place beginning on 22 July 2025. - Please Note: To avoid extended waits in the Madigan Emergency Department and ensure continuity of care with your primary care provider, we advise you to book appointments for non-emergency care during this period. We are working to minimize disruptions and appreciate your understanding as we enhance our electronic health record system to better serve you.