Aug. 13, 2026

Walter Reed promotes importance of immunizations

BETHESDA, Md. — While August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month, staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Allergy, Immunology and Immunization Clinic encourage patients to make year-round consideration of their immunization status a priority. Staying on top of immunizations not only keeps families and communities safe from disease but also helps ensure our service members are healthy and fit to stand on the front lines in defense of the nation.

Aug. 13, 2026

Tour the Hospital, Before You Need It

FORT RILEY, Kansas — When Tiana Winokur first arrived at Fort Riley as an active-duty Army spouse, she struggled to

Aug. 13, 2026

Traveling overseas? Here’s how TRICARE travels with you

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have an upcoming trip overseas? Whether you’re traveling for work or for fun, TRICARE covers you worldwide. Understanding how your TRICARE plan works when you go abroad helps you be prepared if any health issues arise.

Aug. 12, 2026

‘Feel-good’medicine: preparing for global adventures with Walter Reed's Travel Clinic

BETHESDA, Md. — Whether you are packing up for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) in another country, heading out on a safari in Kenya, or embarking on a humanitarian mission, international travel can be an exciting experience. However, new destinations also bring new health risks. To keep Military Health System beneficiaries safe, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Preventive Medicine Clinic offers the Travel Clinic with both virtual and in-person visit options. Dr. James Mancuso, staff physician at Walter Reed and professor at the Uniformed Services University, calls it "feel-good medicine."

Aug. 12, 2026

U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and American Red Cross Conclude Successful Summer 'VolunTEEN' Program

U.S. Naval Hospital YOKOSUKA, Japan — Twenty-six military-affiliated teens successfully completed the American Red Cross VolunTEEN summer program at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka, gaining hands-on professional development and a rare, first-hand look into the daily operations of military healthcare.

Aug. 12, 2026

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center Launches New Surgical and Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency Program to Enhance Medical Readiness

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center continues to enhance military medical readiness with the development of a Surgical and Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) Residency program.

Aug. 12, 2026

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospital Corpsman Second Class Emmanuella Gbogbo

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point who joined the U.S. Navy became a Corpsman to give back in the best way she can.

Aug. 11, 2026

Patients rate Walter Reed’s front desk teams among the best

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center strives to provide an outstanding experience for every patient. This begins before the patient meets their provider, starting with the scheduling process, continuing as they make their way through the hospital and to the front desks of clinics for care.

Aug. 11, 2026

TRICARE: More than a benefit—a trusted partner for military families

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE is more than a health plan—it’s peace of mind for military families around the world. Watch this video to hear directly from TRICARE beneficiaries about what TRICARE means to them.

Aug. 11, 2026

NMRTC Cherry Point Honors “Sailors of the Quarter”

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point honored four outstanding Sailors with “of the quarter honors” for third quarter, 2026.