Jan. 16, 2025

Demand for Virtual Visits Surges at Walter Reed During Recent Snowstorm

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed Patients Using Scheduled Virtual Visits Surge During Recent Snowstorm

Jan. 16, 2025

Targeted Care Has Womack Patients in its Sights

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, NC - “This is something that will allow patients across the board to be served better and faster according to their specific needs.” That is how Lt. Col. Julie Shin described the new behavioral health targeted care initiative rolling out at Womack Army Medical Center. Shin is a Clinical Psychologist and Deputy Chief of the Department of Behavioral Health at Womack and is excited about the proposition of the new initiative.

Jan. 16, 2025

78th Medical Group Mass Decontamination Exercise

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga — The 78th Medical Group conducted in-place patient mass decontamination training Nov. 20 at the base medical facility located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The three-hour long training evolution tested both the facility and staff for an emergent crisis.

Jan. 16, 2025

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.

Jan. 14, 2025

Skip the Pharmacy Wait

FORT RILEY, Kansas — This improved virtual pharmacy queuing system allows you to activate your prescriptions as soon as you leave your provider’s office—without the wait.

Jan. 14, 2025

Check Out the Updated TRICARE Publications Suite

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire publications suite with information about your health plan. The new publications now include current details like how to find your TRICARE region, how to contact your regional contractor, and what you’ll pay for care.

Jan. 10, 2025

Maxwell AFB nurse makes history with first-ever civilian hospital rotation

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — A registered nurse from the 42nd Medical Group has become the first nurse from Maxwell to complete the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) rotation at the Level 2 Trauma Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama.

Jan. 10, 2025

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation in recognition of MOMMC’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Jan. 8, 2025

DHA Hospitals Earn Top Honors From the Leapfrog Group

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Leapfrog Group has named two Defense Health Agency hospitals among the best in the nation. This shows the military's strong focus on keeping patients safe and providing high-quality care.

Jan. 7, 2025

Walter Reed Welcomes First Baby of 2025

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — “Well, this is a helluva way to start the new year!” declared 21-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Autumn Henigin, one day after giving birth to the first baby of 2025 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.