Dec. 23, 2024

Walter Reed hosts Hanukkah educational program

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed hosted a Hanukkah educational program for patients, staff, and visitors on Dec. 19 in the lobby of medical center’s America Building.

Dec. 23, 2024

My Military Health: Improving the Patient Experience

The Defense Health Agency is changing how you access care and how we deliver it, making care more focused on you as a person. You’ll soon have faster, easier, and more convenient access from your phone, tablet, or laptop to online tools and services to help meet your health care needs.

Dec. 23, 2024

Preview Four Changes Coming to TRICARE in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025.

Dec. 21, 2024

No impacts to patient care after E. coli found in well at Tripler Army Medical Center

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Patient care at Tripler Army Medical Center remains unaffected following the detection of E. coli in a well on the TAMC installation.

Dec. 20, 2024

DEC 24, 2024 Madigan Holiday Update

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — As you may be aware, Tuesday, December 24, 2024, was recently declared a federal holiday for government agencies. Madigan is carefully adjusting our healthcare services to observe this holiday while ensuring we provide needed care to our valued patients. READ MORE.

Dec. 20, 2024

The Bremerton-Madigan shuttle will not be running on December 24, 25 and will be resuming on Thursday, December 26 and 31

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — UPDATE: The Naval Hospital Bremerton - Madigan Army Medical Center shuttle will not be running on December 24, 25 and will be resuming on Thursday, December 26 and 31, 2024, as well as January 2, 2025.  The service operates Monday-Friday - except federal holidays - and departs NHB by the UCC entrance at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The shuttle leaves Madigan by the Main Medical Mall north entrance at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 20, 2024

Get Vaccinated With TRICARE: RSV Immunizations Offer Protection for High-Risk Individuals

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness.

Dec. 20, 2024

Holiday Closures

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Holiday Reminder on Federal Holiday Closures at NHB Compiled by NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs – With Christmas Eve officially declared as a federal holiday, the following adjustments will be in place at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

Dec. 19, 2024

Reminder: New TRICARE Regional Contracts in the U.S. in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Changes are coming to TRICARE’s regional contracts Jan. 1, 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. The key to a smooth transition is to take a few simple steps now, before the end of the year.

Dec. 19, 2024

Medal of Honor recipients visit patients, staff at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH), the highest U.S. military decoration, visited patients and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 13, sharing their stories of selfless service and sacrifice, and thanking current service members for their commitment to duty.