Feb. 19, 2026

UPDATE: Madigan Gate (Exit 122A) CLOSED OCT 28- MAR 28 2026

Madigan Army Medical Center — 🚧 Gate Closure Alert -UPDATED CLOSURE DATE OF OCT 28, 2025 🚧 Madigan Gate (I-5 exit 122A) will be CLOSED starting October 28, 2025, and is not scheduled to reopen till March 28, 2026. The Logistics Gate (I-5 exit 122B) will transition to 24-hour operations during this period. The Madigan gate is being closed for construction and to make improvements to the access control point. We encourage our valued patients to please plan their commutes accordingly during the gate closure and anticipate the potential for increased traffic at other gates.

Feb. 19, 2026

Lung cancer survivors share stories during summit at Walter Reed

BETHESDA, Md. — “Nothing could have prepared me for this,” shared retired U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Mark J. Lenart about his 2025 lung cancer diagnosis.

Feb. 19, 2026

WBAMC Graduates 25 From PNC Course

WBAMC Fort Bliss, TX — Twenty-five Soldiers joined the Army's medical ranks as 68C Practical Nurses following a graduation ceremony.

Feb. 18, 2026

Walter Reed launches historic partnership with Kaiser Permanente to bolster military medical readiness

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center announced the signing of a historic partnership with Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States. This first-of-its-kind strategic alliance within the Military Health System (MHS) will provide Walter Reed’s clinical staff with greater exposure to complex medical cases, directly enhancing the readiness of America's military medical force.

Feb. 18, 2026

Launch Your Dental Career Here

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Fort Riley community members have an opportunity to gain valuable, transferable career skills through the upcoming Dental Assistant Training Program, offered in partnership between the American Red Cross and DENTAC.

Feb. 17, 2026

WACH Conducts High Fidelity Surgical Training

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital’s Emergency Room and Operating Room teams stepped into a training environment built to test their skill, speed, and coordination under pressure. Using the high-fidelity Cut Suit surgical simulation system, staff worked through some of the most challenging trauma scenarios with hands-on and hyper-realistic training designed to feel just like the real thing.

Feb. 17, 2026

Heart Health Month at Walter Reed serves as a reminder to pay attention to your heart

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed remains at the forefront in providing cutting-edge care to its beneficiaries, including minimally invasive surgery and cardiac care.

Feb. 17, 2026

BAMC receives 2025 Digital Health Most Wired recognition

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical

Feb. 17, 2026

How to enroll your newborn in TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new member to your family is a major milestone. Enrolling your newborn in TRICARE is an important step to make sure they have health care coverage from day one.

Feb. 13, 2026

Army’s newest obstetrics and gynecology nurses answer the call to provide comprehensive women’s health services

Ten Army nurses earned their Area of Concentration designator in obstetrics and gynecology after completing the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Nursing Specialty Course, during a graduation ceremony Feb. 9.