March 24, 2025

With Scheduled Virtual Visits the doctor goes to you

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — A new virtual healthcare delivery platform available from Munson Army Health Center called Scheduled Virtual Visits is already making a positive difference during its initial trial.

March 24, 2025

Recognizing National Doctors Day 2025 at NHB/NMRTC Bremerton [1 of 5]

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Taking a knee for operational readiness… Navy Cmdr. Katherine Mangan, Naval Hospital Bremerton Medical Services director, Navy Medical Corps officer and board-certified orthopedic surgeon, tests a patient’s range of motion, reflex and strength during a recent clinical visit in NHB’s Orthopedic and Podiatry clinic. Mangan and two other active-duty orthopedists, one American Red Cross volunteer orthopedist and one physician assistant performed nearly 3,400 orthopedic appointments – as well as completed approximately 310 surgeries – in 2024 while also maintaining a walk-in fracture clinic. As the Military Health System recognizes March 30, 2025, as MHS National Doctor’s Day, we acknowledge Mangan 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

I Am Navy Medicine – and SOQ – HM3 Samuel Vasquez

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- When Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Samuel Vasquez was growing up in Hillsboro, Texas, unbeknownst at the time, the basis of his warrior ethos was forged in becoming a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman.

March 25, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Lieutenant Junior Grade Joelle Borja

MCAS Cherry Point — A Navy officer serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point plays a crucial role supporting the mental health and wellness of the base’s Sailors and Marines.

March 25, 2025

Community partnership facilitates training opportunity

FORT CARSON, Colo. — An Evans Army Community Hospital Soldier is ready for her upcoming deployment, thanks to a recent collaboration with a local Colorado Springs hospital. Staff Sgt. Carlie Pack, a 68P Radiology Specialist assigned to the EACH Radiology Department, was tasked to support an upcoming deployment, but wanted some additional training on a Computed Tomography, or CT, scanner that wasn’t available at Fort Carson.

March 25, 2025

Open House highlights brain injury awareness

FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Fort Carson Intrepid Spirit Center hosted an Open House Friday, March 21, 2025, to increase awareness for the center’s services, and to support Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Fort Carson Intrepid Spirit Center, or ISC, is a state-of-the-art treatment facility dedicated to the assessment and care of concussions and other forms of brain Injuries.

March 25, 2025

Fuel to Perform: Proper Nutrition for Exercise stressed at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — As provided by Megan Magness, Naval Hospital Bremerton clinical dietitian – (fourth in a series with March designated as Nutrition Month) The human body requires a continuous supply of energy to function efficiently. This demand increases significantly when engaging in physical activities, whether for recreational, competitive or duty purposes. Exercise places greater stress on muscles, joints, and bones, necessitating dietary adjustments to sustain energy levels and enhance performance.

March 26, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Announces Front-Line Leadership Course

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is excited to announce the launch of the Front-Line Supervisor Development Course, a unique initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of mid-level managers and supervisors within the organization. This two-day immersive course, specifically tailored for those who are new to ATAMMC or have recently stepped into supervisory roles, represents an important investment in the leadership pipeline.

March 26, 2025

Having a Baby in 2025? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Maternity Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you expecting a baby in 2025? TRICARE covers many services to help you through pregnancy, childbirth, and after your baby is born. Prenatal and postpartum care helps keep both you and your baby healthy by catching any problems early—and, recent updates to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration now bring more support options to families worldwide.

March 26, 2025

Walter Reed Celebrates 5-Year-Old Nolan Rojas During the Ringing of The Bell Ceremony

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Nolan Rojas, 5, rang the bell on Feb. 28 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department to mark a milestone in his cancer treatment.