Oct. 16, 2024

Flu shots available at Wilford Hall

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — All TRICARE beneficiaries can receive their influenza vaccine at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

Oct. 16, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Scheduling a TRICARE Well-Woman Exam

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With TRICARE, you have access to a wide range of preventive care specific to your needs. For women, this includes comprehensive services like an annual well-woman exam.

Oct. 16, 2024

“Being a PA gave me the opportunity to go even further into taking care of people, that was the drive. I wanted to help”: National Physician Assistant Week

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD – Oct. 6-12 marked National Physician Assistant Week honoring the invaluable contributions that physician assistants (PAs) have made to the medical field and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Oct. 16, 2024

Contraceptive Care Holiday Schedule

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Please be advised that the Irwin Army Community Hospital Contraceptive Care Walk-In Clinic will have minimal staffing on the last two Tuesdays of December 2024. As a result, the clinic will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th. Additionally, the clinic scheduled for Tuesday, December 31st will be moved to Monday, December 30th. The clinic will resume its regular Tuesday schedule on January 7, 2025.

Oct. 16, 2024

Womack’s Walk to Remember Honors Memory of Lost Children

For Jennifer Hartman, losing her child was the single most traumatic thing in her life. Thanks to the annual Walk to Remember event at Womack Army Medical Center held Tuesday evening, she is better able to deal with her grief and make the load a little lighter.

Oct. 15, 2024

Walter Reed celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together" theme

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — "It's one thing to speak the language, and it's another to become part of the culture," said U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario, chief of staff at Walter Reed during the medical center’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 11.

Oct. 10, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, A Story of Strength, and Advocacy at CRDAMC

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on the importance of early detection and the ongoing battle against one of the most common cancers affecting women. At Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, this month holds particular significance, as it serves as a time to honor survivors, support those currently facing the disease, and spread crucial awareness. Within CRDAMC, dedicated professionals and survivors alike work tirelessly to advance breast cancer education and provide compassionate care.

Oct. 10, 2024

Live in the West Region? Update Your TRICARE Payment Information With TriWest

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring payment information to the incoming West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

Oct. 9, 2024

Walter Reed nurse transfers elite athletic skills, drive to nursing career

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Sophia Gulotti graduated from the Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) at Walter Reed on Oct. 4, gaining greater knowledge as a medical-surgical nurse while providing care to Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries and working alongside more experienced nurses as mentors.

Oct. 8, 2024

Changemakers...in the Culture of Caring

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing's "Changemakers" series features members who are impacting our organization in a positive way.