May 2, 2025

CRDAMC earns ‘A’ Spring Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

FORT CAVAZOS, TEXAS - The Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center earned its third consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization, focused on health care quality, May 1. The new grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

May 2, 2025

Sixteen Military Hospitals Receive Leapfrog's Highest Safety Grade

Defense Health Agency Headquarters, Falls Church Va. — The Defense Health Agency has announced that 16 military hospitals received an "A" rating in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for Spring 2025. These high grades reflect the DHA's ongoing dedication to transparency and providing high-quality care to service members and their families.

May 2, 2025

BAMC bids farewell to one exceptional leader, welcomes another

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of command ceremony May 1 to bid farewell to one leader and

May 2, 2025

Senator Alsobrooks gets firsthand look at Walter Reed’s advanced care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on April 16, seeing firsthand the advanced technology and care provided to our nation’s heroes and their families.

May 1, 2025

ATAMMC Hematology/Oncology Clinic: A Center of Compassionate Expertise and Collaborative Strength

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Nestled within the very heart of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), the Hematology/Oncology Clinic serves as a beacon of hope, healing, and connectivity. Since its establishment, the clinic has played an essential role in delivering steadfast support through advanced, evidence-based care to active-duty Service Members, retirees, and their families.

May 1, 2025

First MRI Scan at the New Roosevelt Pavilion MRI Suite

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Radiology staff at Walter Reed performed their first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in the newly opened Roosevelt Pavilion on April 28.

April 30, 2025

Defense Health Agency Extends Referral Approval Waiver Through June 30 for West Region TRICARE Prime Enrollees

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you live in the West Region? Do you have TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has extended the West Region referral approval waiver through June 30. TRICARE-authorized specialty care providers don’t need to wait for TriWest Healthcare Alliance to approve referrals issued by your primary care manager before providing outpatient care.

April 29, 2025

Tripler Army Medical Center Daisy Award

Tripler Army Medical Center — Please join us in congratulating Staff Sgt. Jesus Hernandez, Tripler Army Medical Center’s most recent Daisy Award recipient!

April 29, 2025

Disenrolled From Your TRICARE Plan in the West Region? Here’s How To Reinstate Your Coverage After April 30

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you currently live in the TRICARE West Region? Do you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card? If you haven’t done so already, you must securely provide your payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, by April 30. If you haven’t submitted payment to TriWest by April 30, you and your family members will be disenrolled from your TRICARE plan on May 1. This disenrollment is retroactive to your paid-through date.

April 25, 2025

Munson Rehabilitation Participates in Hands-On Training Symposium

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — A group of military health professionals from Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, recently participated in a one-day continuing education Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Symposium in Overland Park, Kansas designed to enhance their medical readiness skills in rehabilitative musculoskeletal care and orthopedics.