March 20, 2025

The heartbeat of the clinic: 59th Medical Wing cardiology pumps out awards

JBSA-LACKLAND, Texas — Three members of the 59th Medical Wing’s cardiology clinic were recognized in January for their dedication and versatility, earning group-level awards for their contributions to patient care. Among them, Suzanne Packard, a U.S. Navy veteran and registered cardiac sonographer, also received a wing-level award for her leadership and instructional role in training airmen. Lt. Col. Charles McMichael, the clinic’s flight commander, praised the team’s cohesiveness, emphasizing their commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting the military mission.

March 20, 2025

The TRICARE Dental Program Website Has a New Look!

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you checked out the new TRICARE Dental Program website yet? The updated layout makes searching your important TDP benefits information simpler.

March 21, 2025

Multiple Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune programs awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for three different programs by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

March 21, 2025

Your health care news (Mar. 21 Update)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO — Here's the latest news regarding your health care at the 59th Medical Wing. Please help us spread

March 21, 2025

Act Now, TRICARE Online Patient Portal to Be Decommissioned April 1

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Department of Defense has fully transitioned to MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record system, along with its MHS GENESIS Patient Portal MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. As a result, the TRICARE Online (TOL) Patient Portal will be decommissioned on April 1. To keep a complete personal record of your medical history, you must log in to the TOL Patient Portal and download your records before April 1.

March 24, 2025

CRDAMC welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. James Brown during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony held March 20 in the hospital atrium. Brown previously served as the Garrison Command Sergeant Major at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

March 24, 2025

Recognizing National Doctors Day 2025 at NHB/NMRTC Bremerton [5 of 5]

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — It was during a midweek morning which suddenly exploded into a training drill which had Lt. Lyman Woollens, family medicine physician assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Urgent Care Clinic, taking part to render immediate care during a full scale exercise to test the military treatment facility response to a mass casualty scenario of a mock explosion resulting in a number of faux wounded. As the Military Health System recognizes March 30, 2025, as MHS National Doctor’s Day, we acknowledge Woollens and other doctors for their commitment as a ready medical force ensuring Navy and Marine Corps assets are a medically ready force (Official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs).

March 24, 2025

Recognizing National Doctors Day 2025 at NHB/NMRTC Bremerton [4 of 5]

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Preparing for the unpredictable, limiting the unforeseen and controlling the unexpected…Dr. Dan Frederick, population health officer assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton, has been an instrumental force in the nation’s third largest fleet concentration in helping lead prevention and response efforts against a number of public health threats this decade alone, from the annual [cold and] flu season to a nearby measles outbreak to a spate of possible mumps cluster and a meningitis infection threat. Frederick is a retired Navy captain with years of experience in public health, preventive medicine, and environmental health within his area of responsibility of Navy Region Northwest. His specialty focuses on optimizing and supporting Force Health protection and readiness by providing epidemiologic - the branch of medicine that studies epidemics and epidemic diseases - services for Navy and Marine Corps members and dependents by providing a variety of products and services in information management technology; occupational and environmental exposures; reportable medical events; and diseases, conditions and infections. As the Military Health System recognizes March 30, 2025, as MHS National Doctor’s Day, we acknowledge Frederick and other doctors for their commitment as a ready medical force ensuring Navy and Marine Corps assets are a medically ready force (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

March 24, 2025

Recognizing National Doctors Day 2025 at NHB/NMRTC Bremerton [3 of 5]

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Helping to point the way…Capt. Harlan Dorey, Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton director of branch clinics and Navy Medical Corps doctor, discusses and directs strategic guidance during a recent mass casualty exercise at Navy Medicine Readiness Training Unit Bangor, which tested the clinic staff in their response efforts to a [mock] earthquake. Led by Capt. Harlan F. Dorey, NMRTU Bangor is an all-active duty-based acute care medical and dental clinic, offering expert primary care, dental care, and a broad range of outpatient/same day ancillary specialties to an estimated supported population of approximately 13,200. As the Military Health System recognizes March 30, 2025, as MHS National Doctor’s Day, we acknowledge Dorey and other doctors for their commitment as a ready medical force ensuring Navy and Marine Corps assets are a medically ready force (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

March 24, 2025

Recognizing National Doctors Day 2025 at NHB/NMRTC Bremerton [2 of 5]

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Healing heels… supporting Navy and Marine Corps personnel for operational readiness and standing on their own two feet is the specialty of Naval Hospital Bremerton’s foot doctor, Navy Lt. Edie Renier, staff podiatrist assigned to NHB’s Orthopedic and Podiatry clinic. For 2024, Renier saw near 1,600 appointments as well as performed approximately 75 surgeries at NHB and higher acuity surgical cases at Madigan Army Medical Center. As the Military Health System recognizes March 30, 2025, as MHS National Doctor’s Day, we acknowledge Renier and other doctors for their commitment as a ready medical force ensuring Navy and Marine Corps assets are a medically ready force (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).