May 6, 2024

NOTICE: Update Hospital Access Policy

Fort Riley, Kansas — Starting Monday, May 6th, Irwin Army Community Hospital is implementing a revised access policy for the safety and security of our staff and patients. Please take note of the following changes: • Hospital Doors: Monday through Friday, hospital doors will be locked from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. On weekends and federal holidays, doors will remain locked. This does not apply to the Emergency Department entrance. • Stairwells 1 and 8: Stairwells 1 (near the chapel) and 8 (near the occupational therapy clinic) will also be locked during the specified hours. During locked hours: • ScriptCenter Refills: Patients needing prescription refills from the ScriptCenter can access the kiosk by visiting/signing in at the check in desk and/or guard desk located in the Emergency Department (ED). • Inpatient Care Visitors: Visitors coming for inpatient care can also seek assistance/signing in at the ED check in or guard desk for access to the hospital. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety.

May 6, 2024

CRDAMC doctor and nurse are night shift heroes delivering baby in hospital parking lot

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas - In the early hours of the morning, a unique drama unfolded in the quiet of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center labor and delivery entrance and hospital parking lot. David Chung, OB-GYN, and Rosa Reyes, labor and delivery nurse, CRDAMC, found themselves in an extraordinary situation, delivering a baby in the front seat of a car just moments after finishing their night shift.

May 6, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Expo 2024

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — On May 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will host its first-ever Healthcare Resources Expo in the America Zone, Building 19. This expo aims to provide valuable networking opportunities for staff, patients and their families, face-to-face interactions with medical providers, and a comprehensive look into the services and facilities at Walter Reed.

May 7, 2024

Womack earns “A” Top Safety Honors from Leapfrog Group

Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) earned an "A" grade from the Leapfrog Group in the most recent Leapfrog ratings. “This outstanding achievement is a testament to the teamwork and unwavering commitment required to provide safe and high-quality health to our patients. I am very proud of the organization and honored to be part of such a dedicated team of professionals,” said Col. David Zinnante, WAMC Commander.

May 7, 2024

Air Force nurse puts trauma experience to test in new role

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Trauma nurse Capt. Angela Leonardo thrives on the chaos of the emergency room. As the Air Force’s only trauma center, Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) offers Air Force medics like Leonardo valuable life-saving opportunities while also providing the Las Vegas community with additional access to emergency care.

May 8, 2024

Blessing of the Hands kicks off National Nurses Week at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center kicked off National Nurses Week with its traditional Blessing of the Hands ceremony May 6 at the medical center. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing for her advocacy of better sanitation and the use of statistical data to improve the delivery of care. She is also credited with significantly reducing death rates by improving hygiene and living standards while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organized care for wounded soldiers.

May 8, 2024

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center kicks off Nurses Month

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center kicked off Nurses Month with a Blessing of the Hands ceremony held at Kimbrough, Fort Meade, Maryland, May 6, 2024. The ceremony is part of Nurses Week, beginning May 6 and ending May 12, on the birthdate of Florence Nightingale, who is considered to be the founder of modern nursing.

May 8, 2024

Retiring? Get Answers to Your TRICARE Questions at May 23 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you or your sponsor approaching retirement from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? On Thursday, May 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET, join TRICARE for a webinar about the TRICARE plans available to you in retirement.

May 8, 2024

WAMC Receives Award for Environmental Excellence

Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) received the prestigious Stryker Sustainability Solutions Environmental Excellence Platinum Award for its outstanding efforts in reprocessing single-use medical devices in fiscal year 2023.

May 9, 2024

Southwest Parking Lot Will be Closed for Paving May 13-15

Paving and repainting will take place at the Southwest Parking Lot on Friday May 10th at 1700 and conclude on May 13th at 0500. the parking lot entrance and exits will be blocked off during the construction activities. Thank you for making different parking accommodations at this time.