Feb. 26, 2025

BAMC Auxiliary grants support patients, staff

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX — The BAMC Auxiliary presents a grant check to members of Brooke Army Medical Center’s Emergency Department in BAMC’s Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 5, 2025. Since 2019, the BAMC Auxiliary has given more than $170,000 worth of items to departments throughout BAMC.

Feb. 26, 2025

Innovation through Air Force Medicine & Science, 28th Medical Group celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Biomedical Science Corps

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — This week, January 27-31, 2025, was designated by the Air Force as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week, a week to honor the history and recognize the men and women who comprise the BSC and all that they bring to the fight.

Feb. 26, 2025

Learn How TRICARE Covers Laboratory Services and Diagnostic Imaging

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Laboratory services and diagnostic imaging are vital tools for maintaining your health. These tests can help you and your provider catch potential issues early, before they become serious problems. TRICARE covers many of these services, including some as part of your preventive health care benefit.

Feb. 26, 2025

Walter Reed dentists say brush up on oral hygiene

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Dentists from Walter Reed paid visits to Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the National Capital Region during February to teach children good dental habits.

Feb. 26, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Celebrates “Thank A Resident” Week

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to announce its participation in National “Thank A Resident” Day on Friday, February 28, 2025, by expanding the celebration to recognize our residents throughout the entire week. This special observance highlights the hard work, dedication, and contributions of medical residents who play a crucial role in both patient care and medical training within the healthcare community. ATAMMC is partnering with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) to host a series of weeklong events in celebration of our residents.

Feb. 28, 2025

Military Aviator Peer Support Program Expands with 59th Medical Wing Research and Leadership

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Military Aviator Peer Support program at Ramstein Air Base, developed by the 86th Operations Group with support from the 59th Medical Wing, provides Air Force aviators with peer-based, non-medical mental health support to address stressors while maintaining flight readiness. Backed by research highlighting healthcare avoidance among aircrew, the program trains enlisted and officer peer supporters to offer confidential guidance, with ongoing evaluation to expand its impact across the Air Force.

Feb. 28, 2025

BAMC’s prepared as measles outbreak arrives in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES — Brooke Army Medical Center is prepared as the current measles outbreak makes its way across south

March 4, 2025

Unlock Your Health by Understanding Your TRICARE Explanation of Benefits

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Your TRICARE explanation of benefits is an essential tool for understanding your health claims. An EOB is a statement from your health plan that details what action TRICARE has taken on your claims. Take a moment to understand your EOB, what it means, and what may be required on your part.

March 4, 2025

Plant-Based Eating for Operational Readiness

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Megan Magness, Naval Hospital Bremerton Nutrition Clinic clinical dietitian -- Plant-based eating does not mean that you are vegan or vegetarian, but rather you are proportionately choosing more of the foods in your diet from plant sources.

March 5, 2025

The Power of Mindfulness: A Daily Practice for Mental and Physical Well-being

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles the CRDAMC behavioral health team is offering to help enhance the mental health and wellbeing of our Fort Cavazos community. FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – In an age of constant connectivity and information overload, the ancient practice of mindfulness has emerged as a powerful tool for improving mental and physical well-being. Mindfulness, at its core, is the human ability to be fully present and aware of our surroundings and actions, without becoming overly reactive or overwhelmed. While we all naturally possess the ability to be mindful, it is a skill that can be enhanced through regular practice. The key to cultivating mindfulness lies in consistency. By bringing awareness to our sensory experiences, thoughts, and emotions, we can develop a greater sense of clarity and focus.