Sept. 4, 2025

Perpetual Silence

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — Suicide can happen quietly and sometimes it’s the people closest to us who are struggling. A lesson painfully learned throughout my life and career: we are not meant to carry our struggles alone. Losing my brother reminded me that silence can be deadly, and seeking help is not just normal—it’s necessary.

Sept. 4, 2025

Eagle Scout candidate’s project makes Winn ER visits bearable for children

FORT STEWART, Ga. — When her brother got sick as a child, only one thing offered him a small bit of comfort: a small stuffed animal that was there for him through his hospital stay. Today, Life Scout Reis Hill used that memory as the inspiration behind her Better Bears Eagle Scout project, donating more than 100 hand-made bears to Winn Army Community Hospital’s emergency department Sept. 2 to complete one of the final requirements to earn Scouting America’s highest award.

Sept. 4, 2025

Help Shape Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Hypertension on Sept. 26

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Department of Defense and Veterans Health Administration have partnered together and are inviting patients to share their experiences managing hypertension, or high blood pressure. This initiative is part of a virtual focus group on Friday, Sept. 26 at noon ET. It will help shape clinical practice guidelines for treating hypertension across military and veteran communities.

Sept. 3, 2025

Walter Reed Skull Base Team Restores Helicopter Pilot’s Health

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Temme, a helicopter pilot stationed at Fort Belvoir, faced an unexpected and life-altering medical challenge when doctors discovered a large benign tumor in his nasal passage. The growth extended dangerously close to his eye socket and the anterior skull base, threatening his vision and ability to fly.

Sept. 3, 2025

Weed Army Hospital Nurses Skills Fair

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — WACH recently hosted a Nurse Skills Fair, bringing together staff from inpatient and primary care for a day of hands-on learning, collaboration, and confidence-building. The event, organized by Hospital Education & Training (HE&T), featured stations led by experts from various hospital departments, ensuring a well-rounded training experience for the entire nursing team.

Sept. 2, 2025

Pediatrician Dr. Wanda D. Foxx Has a 25-Year Legacy of Mentoring Residents, Interns at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Dr. Wanda D. Foxx, a staff pediatrician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, dedicated nearly 25 of her 45-year career to the hospital, shaping the future of military medicine. A longtime member of the Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home’s “Green Team,” she mentored and trained countless young physicians, many of whom continue to practice at Walter Reed. Known for her passion for both children’s health and medical education, Dr. Foxx leaves a lasting legacy through the generations of pediatricians she guided during her tenure. Command Communications talked to Dr. Foxx about her impressive career as a pediatrician.

Aug. 29, 2025

After-Hours Access to Hospital

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH reminds our patients and visitors that after-hours access to the facility remains consolidated to the Emergency Department entrance. Since February 2025, the patient entrance has closed daily at 5 p.m. to ensure safety and efficiency with limited staffing.

Aug. 29, 2025

Nurse Summer Training at Walter Reed Builds Future Medical Force

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center welcomed the next generation of Army and military nurses for another summer of intensive, hands-on training—an annual tradition that not only shapes future leaders but also helps maintain high standards of care for every patient at the hospital. The Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) introduces Army ROTC cadets from universities nationwide to the demands and rewards of military nursing at one of the nation’s top health care centers.

Aug. 28, 2025

Custer Hill Dental Clinic Officially Re-Opens

FORT RILEY, Kansas — The Custer Hill Dental Clinic officially reopened its doors to Soldiers Aug. 28 following an extensive two-year renovation that transformed the facility into a viable dental care center for the 1st Infantry Division.

Aug. 28, 2025

Q&A: Understanding Eligibility and Coverage With TRICARE Prime Remote

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you live far from a military hospital or clinic, TRICARE Prime Remote could be the right TRICARE health plan for you. While TRICARE Prime is only available to eligible beneficiaries in Prime Service Areas (designated regions that have proximity to military hospitals or clinics), TPR extends coverage beyond PSAs. This plan helps active duty service members and their family members get care when they live or work in areas that are remote from military hospitals or clinics.