Jan. 22, 2025

How Early Detection Can Help Prevent Cervical Cancer

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Lt. Col. David Anderson, a gynecologic oncologist at Tripler Army Medical Center, explains how routine exams, regular Pap smears, and HPC vaccines can lead to prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.

Jan. 22, 2025

TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records Now

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.

Jan. 21, 2025

Act Now! Payment Deadline Extended for West Region Beneficiaries

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE coverage via bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card. You now have until Friday, Feb. 28 to provide your payment information to TriWest.

Jan. 17, 2025

A Testing Advancement Testament at NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — U.S. Navy first class petty officers assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton were greeted by command leadership – Capt. Karla Lepore, Naval Hospital Bremerton director and NMRTC Bremerton commanding officer, Capt. Molly Jenkins, NMRTC Bremerton executive officer, NMRTC Bremerton Command Master Chief William Eickhoff, as well as the command’s Chiefs Mess for the Navy-wide advancement exam for chief petty officer, Jan. 16, 2025. “This is your first step. This is your time,” said Eickhoff, addressing the 39 hopeful Sailors. “We’re here to support you. Good luck to everyone,” shared Lepore (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

Jan. 17, 2025

CRDAMC physician assistant receives U.S. Army Surgeon General master clinician award

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Cpt. Matthew Perdue, a physician assistant at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, was recognized as one of the phantom lethal warriors of the week by Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commander, III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, during a ceremony Jan. 10. Perdue serves in a dual role as Interservice Physician Assistant Program Phase II Clinical Coordinator and Program Director for the Emergency Medicine PA Program at CRDAMC.

Jan. 17, 2025

TriWest Healthcare Alliance extends beneficiary payment deadline, offers referral support

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Today is the deadline for beneficiaries who have TRICARE Young Adult, TRICARE Reserve Select, and TRICARE Retired Reserve, to set up new payment information and pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the new DoD contractor for medical services off-installation in the western region of the U.S.

Jan. 16, 2025

Always Someone to Talk – and Listen – RP Rating Turns 46

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton Public Affairs – For 46 years, the Navy Chaplain Corps has been ably supported by a dedicated group of Sailors from chapel pew to field of battle.

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.