Four young children stand in a huddle, laughing and holding a soccer ball. Text reads: Stay in the Game - Stop Measles Before It Starts! Defense Health Agency and Unlock Your Health text.

April 17, 2025

Measles Cases on the Rise in the U.S.: Recognize the Symptoms and Protect Your Family

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious complications. Anyone who isn’t protected against measles can get the illness—and children are especially at risk of getting seriously sick.

A healthcare professional staff member speaks with a behavioral health professional during the launch of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) “Drop-In” clinic initiative April 10, 2025. These clinics are designed to provide staff with a safe, informal environment for individual and group discussions, access to valuable resources, and techniques for reducing burnout while promoting overall organizational well-being.

April 17, 2025

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Launches Innovative Behavioral Health “Drop-In” Clinics to Enhance Employee Wellness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a bold and timely response to the growing need for mental health support among healthcare professionals, the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural behavioral health “Drop-In” Clinics. These clinics are designed to provide staff with a safe, informal environment for individual and group discussions, access to valuable resources, and techniques for reducing burnout while promoting overall organizational well-being.

Womack Medical Simulator Operations Specialist, Don-Emeil Watson (R) guides Womack Nurse Lt. Gabrielle Meyo through a VR scenario on March 26, 2025.

April 17, 2025

Womack’s Virtual Battlefield Preps Lifesavers for Real Combat

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC – A soldier lies bleeding on the ground with several injuries. Nurses rush onto the scene and in an effort to save his life, they begin pulling supplies from their medical kits. Fortunately, on this day the scenario is not real, but the lessons learned by it will be an invaluable tool they will carry with them throughout their careers.

Kelly Taylor (C) is surrounded by family as she poses with her newly bestowed Order of Medical Merit at Womack Army Medical Center on March 10, 2025.

April 17, 2025

Womack’s Taylor Says Team Responsible for Recognition

Fort Bragg, NC — FORT BRAGG, NC - “Kelly has without a doubt impacted the Fort Bragg Community as well as Army Medicine.” That is the assessment given by Diane Thomas, Chief Nursing Supervisor at Womack Army Medical Center, regarding her colleague receiving the Army Medical Department’s Order of Medical Merit. The Order is a prestigious award bestowed upon members of the United States Army Medical Department for exceptional contributions to military medicine.

Pfc Cierra Ritter, a military dog handler, joins Dennis in decontamination training during Military Dog Week at Fort Bragg on March 6, 2025.

April 17, 2025

Paw and Order: The Elite Training of our Vets Caring for Military Working Dogs

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC - As troops exposed to chemical gas make their way through the woods and back to camp, Dennis maintains his composure and joins his fellow soldiers back to safety, where he—and his comrades -- will be decontaminated from the elements and his mission can resume.

Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade JungHyun Seo credits his Boy Scout mentors for inspiring him to become an officer in the U.S. Navy. Seo, a native of Fairfax, Virginia, serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the leader of the clinic’s Human Resources Department.

April 16, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Lieutenant Junior Grade JungHyun Seo

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point credits his Boy Scout mentors for setting him on the path to serving in the U.S. Navy.

Capt. (Ret.) M. Alaric Franzos, MD, MPH, FACC, FACP, a staff cardiologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, conducts a clinical examination as part of the ERASE program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 22, 2025.

April 15, 2025

New ERASE Program Aims to Save Lives Through Early Cardiac Risk Detection

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The ERASE program, led by retired Air Force Capt. Dr. M. Alaric Franzos, is a pilot initiative aimed at reducing sudden cardiac arrest in military personnel through early ECG screening at basic training and service academies. Reviving a previously discontinued practice, the program uses modern technology and data to identify hidden cardiac risks and improve medical readiness. With promising early results, ERASE could shape future Department of Defense screening policy.

Uniformed service member answers phone standing in front of computer screen

April 15, 2025

TRICARE’s Near Patient Program: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For service members and their family members living overseas, challenges like language barriers and unfamiliar health systems may make getting medical care stressful. But getting health care overseas doesn’t have to be difficult. Luckily, TRICARE offers the Near Patient Program to help monitor your medical care and assist you in ten overseas locations.

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day

April 15, 2025

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A cancer patient at Brooke Army Medical Center was able to celebrate two significant events in one

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease

April 15, 2025

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Two Air Force neurologists at Brooke Army Medical Center specialize in movement disorders including

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