Smiling woman holds a baby.

Aug. 21, 2025

How TRICARE Covers Breastfeeding Supplies and Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you pregnant or did you recently have a baby? TRICARE covers certain breast pumps and supplies and breastfeeding counseling at no cost for new mothers.

Members of Walter Reed’s Sterile Processing Team plays a critical role in every surgery and procedure at the President’s Hospital.

Aug. 21, 2025

Sterile Processing at Walter Reed Powers Safe Surgery, Resilient Care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — They may never appear in a patient’s chart, but Walter Reed’s Sterile Processing Department (SPD) plays a critical role in every surgery and procedure at the President’s Hospital.

Hospitalman Cyerra Yazzie serves as a General Duty Corpsman aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point where she assists in patient care and helps train fellow staff members. Yazzie was honored by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee with the John C. Beitz Service Person of the Quarter award Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The award celebrates service members whose contributions to communities surrounding MCAS Cherry Point reflect the same energy and dedication they bring to serving in the military.

Aug. 22, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospitalman Cyerra Yazzie

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was recently honored for her service to the communities surrounding the installation.

Image of woman sitting on sofa on laptop. Text reads: "Participants needed for virtual tricare.mil usability study. Learn if you qualify." TRICARE logo

Aug. 22, 2025

Share Your Thoughts on Tricare.mil in Upcoming Usability Study

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you interested in shaping the future of TRICARE’s web presence? The Defense Health Agency Usability Lab is looking for participants for a tricare.mil usability study. The DHA Usability Lab will hold several studies to get feedback on the website.

Registered Nurse Susan Kaurudar receives the CRDAMC inpatient DAISY award.

Aug. 25, 2025

CRDAMC Nurse Susan Kaurudar receives Inpatient DAISY Award for compassionate care

FORT HOOD, Texas — Susan Kaurudar, a registered nurse on the Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics unit at Carl R. Darnall Army

Social worker working with a student in a school library setting.

Aug. 26, 2025

BJACH Reintroduces School-Based Behavioral Health Services to Support Military Families

FORT POLK, La. — As the 2025–2026 school year gets underway, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has reintroduced its school-based behavioral health program, placing an experienced clinical social worker inside Parkway Elementary School to provide direct care for military children. The initiative strengthens resilience and quality of life for Soldiers and Families—key components of Army readiness.

Father and son hold hands while walking down a street

Aug. 26, 2025

Unlock Your Health by Understanding the TRICARE Prime Referral Process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine health care from your primary care manager. But sometimes, you may need specialty care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. In this article, you’ll learn about the TRICARE Prime referral process. We’ll highlight what’s new—and easier—for you and your family members if you’re moving this year.

CRDAMC PAO

Aug. 26, 2025

Stay Protected: Keeping Soldiers, veterans, families and communities healthy

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a prime time to ensure your family is fully protected. Whether it’s keeping up with kids’ and teens’ shots, getting your booster as an adult, or making sure you’re ready for flu season and COVID-19 updates, vaccines are a simple and powerful way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.

Mr. Joel Jenkins, Tripler Army Medical Center protocol officer, provides U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda a tour of TAMC on Aug 21. (from left, Joel Jenkins, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, Chief Medical Officer Col. Erik Johnson, TAMC commander Col. William Bimson)

Aug. 26, 2025

Tripler Army Medical Center hosts Congresswoman Tokuda, highlights healthcare excellence and commitment to service members and veterans

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), welcomed U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (Hawaii CD2) on Aug. 21 for a comprehensive visit focused on the delivery of world-class healthcare, patient safety initiatives, mental health services, veteran care, and maintaining a medically-ready force. TAMC is a key component of the Defense Health Agency’s Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific.

Registered Nurse Susan Clapp poses for a photo with her team after receiving the CRDAMC Outpatient DAISY award.

Aug. 27, 2025

CRDAMC Nurse Midwife Susan Clapp honored with Outpatient DAISY Award

FORT HOOD, Texas — Susan Clapp, a certified nurse midwife in the Women’s Health Clinic at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical

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