May 8, 2026

Beyond Healing: The Human Connection of LRMC's Global Health Engagements

Landstuhl, Germany — Hospitals are often viewed primarily as places to treat the sick and injured. At Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), the largest American hospital outside the United States, that mission remains central – but another critical effort extends far beyond its walls: the Global Health Engagement (GHE) program.

May 7, 2026

It’s Not Just Care at Walter Reed, It’s Family – The Avilas

BETHESDA, Md. — For many injured service members who return from combat, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center can become a home away from home. They and their families may spend an extended period at the facility in recovery due to their injuries. Even after leaving, they often return repeatedly for continuous rehabilitation because of the specialized care Walter Reed provides. This can foster a sense of closeness and camaraderie between the patients and medical staff, creating a family-like atmosphere found in few other hospitals.

May 7, 2026

NMCCL audiologist recognized for efforts to conserve Marines’ hearing

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Blast exposure is unavoidable for most Marines. One doctor in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina is working to outpace blast exposure before it leads to irreparable hearing loss. Dr. Jeffrey Russell, occupational audiologist with Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, is named the 2025 Senior Audiologist of the Year for the Department of War.

May 7, 2026

Graduating in 2026? Learn how to stay covered with TRICARE Young Adult

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Becoming an adult comes with a lot of new responsibilities—including starting to manage your healthcare. If you’re a young adult who’s about to age out of regular TRICARE coverage from your parent or step-parent, you still have options. TRICARE Young Adult can help you stay covered while you focus on life's next big steps.

May 7, 2026

U.S., Norwegian, and Danish Chaplains Partner at LRMC to Strengthen Spiritual Readiness

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) recently welcomed a cohort of military chaplains from Norway and Denmark for its Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program, held April 20 to May 7. The three-week program is designed to enhance chaplain corps effectiveness through focused professional development while strengthening vital relationships among allied partners. Chaplain (Maj.) Randy Croel, chief of the clinical pastoral division at LRMC, said the visiting chaplains were divided into three teams and assigned to various wards throughout the facility. This integration allowed participants to work directly as part of LRMC’s multidisciplinary teams, serving a diverse and high-tempo patient population.

May 6, 2026

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Hosts First High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization Workshop in Mainland Japan

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka — U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka hosted the first High-Level Disinfection and Sterile Processing (HLD/SPD) workshop in mainland Japan April 14-17, expanding specialized reprocessing education for healthcare professionals across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region.

May 6, 2026

CRDAMC earns fifth straight Leapfrog A, highlighting patient safety efforts

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has earned a fifth consecutive Leapfrog Grade A, making it one of only three military treatment facilities to achieve that distinction. The recognition reflects the hospital's daily commitment to patient safety — from rigorous medication checks to real-time monitoring and a culture where staff speak up and continuously improve. For Soldiers, families, and retirees, it means care delivered through multiple layers of protection designed to prevent errors and keep patients safe.

May 6, 2026

NMRTC Cherry Point Celebrates Nurses, Blessing of the Hands

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point celebrated the dedication and spirit of nursing Wednesday May 6, 2026 with a “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony.

May 5, 2026

DoW-VA partnership provides increased access to care for Hudson Valley Veterans

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — Keller Army Community Hospital staff and a Dept. of Veteran Affairs provider executed an initial round of Endocrinology Fine Needle Aspiration. This access to care was previously not available at Keller, but was executed due to the Department of War-VA strategic partnership that was established in April 2024.

May 5, 2026

TRICARE logins transitioning to myAuth in 2026: What you need to know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — These days, everyone juggles multiple logins for the many services we access online. The Military Health System is making life a little easier by switching to myAuth—a simpler, more streamlined login authentication application across its online platforms.