Members of Walter Reed/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Health Promotion and Wellness Committee show off the U.S. Navy Surgeon General's Blue H flag and ribbon Gold Star awarded by the U.S. Navy SG for health promotion and wellness programs and activities held at Walter Reed during 2024 promoting responsible drinking, healthy eating, active living, psychological wellness, sexual heath, tobacco-free living and weight management.

Sept. 29, 2025

Navy SG Recognizes Walter Reed, NMRTC Bethesda for Health Promotion

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy, Rear Adm. Darin K. Via, recently recognized Walter Reed and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda as a 2024 Navy Surgeon General’s (SG) Blue H Gold Star Award Winner for Health Promotion and Wellness, earning the Blue H flag and ribbon.

Sept. 30, 2025

MACH Soldiers Win Best Medic Title for MRC-East at Fort Campbell

Fort Benning, Ga. — Staff Sgt. Alvarez and Spc. Frederick from Martin Army Community Hospital won the Medical Readiness Command-East Best Medic Competition, claiming the title during the multi-day event held at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC) will relocate several key services throughout October to enhance patient care within its Soldier Centered Medical Home (SCMH) and Pediatrics department.

Sept. 30, 2025

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic Announces Services Relocation – Information for Patients

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic — Schofield Barracks, HI – Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC) will relocate several key services throughout October to enhance patient care within its Soldier Centered Medical Home (SCMH) and Pediatrics department.

Picture of a doctor using a stethoscope on a patient's chest; "Patients needed on Oct. 17 for a focus group discussion about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD."

Sept. 30, 2025

Share your experiences with COPD care and treatment at Oct. 17 Clinical Practice Guideline patient focus group

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD? Your feedback could play a key role in developing and updating clinical practice guidelines across the military and veteran health care systems.

Sept. 30, 2025

Walter Reed Announces Seasonal Vaccination Campaign

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center begins its annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign in October and November for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries.

The Command Group of Ireland Army Health Clinic stand with survey completion certificates following a recent survey conducted by The Joint Commission here at Fort Knox. The survey results ranked Ireland Army Health Clinic in the top 2% of health care facilities nationwide.

Oct. 8, 2025

Ireland Army Health Clinic earns top rating in Joint Commission survey

FORT KNOX, Ky. —

251017-N-FB730-1002 CAMP LEJEUNE. (October 17, 2025) Hospital Corpsman second class Cory Grimm assist a patient with stretches in the physical therapy clinic at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on October 17, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Justin Woods)

Oct. 17, 2025

National Physical Therapy Month: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s physical therapy team provides crucial service to the warfighters

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) is highlighting the role its physical therapy team plays in restoring function, preventing injury, and sustaining readiness among active-duty Sailors and Marines.

Text reads: Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025. Start: Nov. 10, 2025. End: Dec. 9, 2025. Image of dark blue and light blue keys.

Oct. 23, 2025

Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025: What you need to know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, mark your calendar: TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 10, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your chance to enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE plan for 2026. Changes you make during this time will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Oct. 31, 2025

TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding your TRICARE health plan options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you ever wondered about the differences between the various TRICARE plans? With TRICARE Open Season 2025 right around the corner, now is a perfect time to learn about TRICARE’s wide range of coverage options. Knowing the differences will ensure the right coverage for you and your family members.

Effective Nov. 3, 2025, all patients visiting specialty care clinics located on the 2nd floor of Irwin Army Community Hospital will check in at the OB/GYN & Well Women’s Clinic front desk. This consolidation is part of an ongoing effort to optimize staff resources. The change affects patients visiting the following clinics: • Orthopedics • Podiatry • Brace Shop • Optometry • Ophthalmology • Audiology • General Surgery • OB/GYN & Well Women Ambulatory Surgery and Oral Surgery will continue checking in patients at their respective locations. Patients are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before their appointment to allow adequate time for check-in and reduce delays.

Oct. 31, 2025

Specialty Clinic Check-In Consolidation

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Effective Nov. 3, 2025, all patients visiting specialty care clinics located on the 2nd floor of Irwin Army Community Hospital will check in at the OB/GYN & Well Women’s Clinic front desk. This consolidation is part of an ongoing effort to optimize staff resources.

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