Aug. 27, 2025

CRDAMC Nurse Midwife Susan Clapp Honored with Outpatient DAISY Award

FORT HOOD, Texas — Susan Clapp, a certified nurse midwife in the Women’s Health Clinic at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical

Aug. 26, 2025

Madigan Gate (Exit 122A) CLOSED OCT 10 - JAN 16 2026

Madigan Army Medical Center — 🚧 Gate Closure Alert 🚧 Madigan Gate (I-5 exit 122A) will be CLOSED starting October 10, 2025, and is not scheduled to reopen till January 16, 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.

Aug. 26, 2025

Tripler Army Medical Center hosts Congresswoman Tokuda, highlights healthcare excellence and commitment to service members and veterans

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), welcomed U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (Hawaii CD2) on Aug. 21 for a comprehensive visit focused on the delivery of world-class healthcare, patient safety initiatives, mental health services, veteran care, and maintaining a medically-ready force. TAMC is a key component of the Defense Health Agency’s Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific.

Aug. 26, 2025

Stay Protected: Keeping Soldiers, veterans, families and communities healthy

FORT HOOD, Texas – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a prime time to ensure your family is fully protected. Whether it’s keeping up with kids’ and teens’ shots, getting your booster as an adult, or making sure you’re ready for flu season and COVID-19 updates, vaccines are a simple and powerful way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.

Aug. 26, 2025

Unlock Your Health by Understanding the TRICARE Prime Referral Process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine health care from your primary care manager. But sometimes, you may need specialty care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. In this article, you’ll learn about the TRICARE Prime referral process. We’ll highlight what’s new—and easier—for you and your family members if you’re moving this year.

Aug. 25, 2025

CRDAMC Nurse Susan Kaurudar Receives Inpatient DAISY Award for Compassionate Care

FORT HOOD, Texas — Susan Kaurudar, a registered nurse on the Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics unit at Carl R. Darnall Army

Aug. 22, 2025

Share Your Thoughts on Tricare.mil in Upcoming Usability Study

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you interested in shaping the future of TRICARE’s web presence? The Defense Health Agency Usability Lab is looking for participants for a tricare.mil usability study. The DHA Usability Lab will hold several studies to get feedback on the website.

Aug. 22, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospitalman Cyerra Yazzie

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was recently honored for her service to the communities surrounding the installation.

Aug. 21, 2025

Sterile Processing at Walter Reed Powers Safe Surgery, Resilient Care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — They may never appear in a patient’s chart, but Walter Reed’s Sterile Processing Department (SPD) plays a critical role in every surgery and procedure at the President’s Hospital.

Aug. 21, 2025

How TRICARE Covers Breastfeeding Supplies and Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you pregnant or did you recently have a baby? TRICARE covers certain breast pumps and supplies and breastfeeding counseling at no cost for new mothers.