DHA logo and Unlock Your Health logo; Medical professional in scrubs shows man in wheelchair papers on a clipboard.

Sept. 23, 2025

Learn How TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Living with a chronic health condition can feel hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. TRICARE offers programs and coverage to help you live better with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression.

On September 10, art therapist Claire Wetterer (center) and members of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology clinic staff pose for a photo showing off their gold shoes. The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Pediatric Hem/Onc clinic treats patients aged 2 to 26. (DOD Photo by Ann Brandstadter)

Sept. 23, 2025

Art Therapy Helps Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients Navigate Their Treatment

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — A determined young woman powerfully kicks “Cancer,” delivering it a crumbling blow.

Madigan Gate (Exit 122A) CLOSED OCT 14 - JAN 16 2026

Sept. 22, 2025

Madigan Gate (Exit 122A) CLOSED OCT 14 - JAN 16 2026

Madigan Army Medical Center — 🚧 Gate Closure Alert 🚧 Madigan Gate (I-5 exit 122A) will be CLOSED starting October 14, 2025, and is not scheduled to reopen till January 16, 2026. The Logistics Gate (I-5 exit 122B) will transition to 24-hour operations during this period. The Madigan gate is being closed for construction and to make improvements to the access control point. We encourage our valued patients to please plan their commutes accordingly during the gate closure and anticipate the potential for increased traffic at other gates.

Leaders from Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Surgeon office met with the delegation from the India Armed Forces at Tripler Army Medical Center on Sept. 18, 2025. The delegation had the opportunity to observe how TAMC trains and develop medical professionals and discussed the challenges and successes of transitioning a peacetime healthcare system to a wartime operation. (Defense Health Agency photo by Khinna Kaminske)

Sept. 22, 2025

Tripler showcases military medical capabilities to India delegation

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) welcomed a delegation of senior medical leaders from India on Sept. 18, 2025. The delegation included TAMC Commander, Col. William Bimson, U.S. Army; U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Surgeon Capt. Peter Roberts, U.S. Navy; and Surgeon Vice Adm. Arti Sarin, Indian Navy; along with other staff members.

A vascular surgery team poses in an operating room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after completing a thoracoabdominal branch endoprosthesis (TAMBE) procedure. It was the first time Walter Reed performed this procedure, making the hospital one of only three in the region qualified to do so.

Sept. 22, 2025

Walter Reed Performs First TAMBE Procedure, Expands Vascular Surgery Capabilities

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has successfully completed its first Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) procedure, a groundbreaking advancement in vascular surgery for Department of Defense patients.

CRDAMC PAO

Sept. 19, 2025

Finding Hope: Raising Awareness on Suicide Prevention

Suicide continues to be a serious public health concern that touches families, workplaces, and communities across the nation. Experts stress that understanding depression, recognizing warning signs, and knowing where to turn for help are critical steps in preventing tragedy.

Sgt. 1st Class Etiel Sanchez, People Directorate NCOIC, shares his personal story of struggle and resilience, encouraging soldiers and civilians to seek help when needed during Suicide Prevention Month proclamation ceremony on Sept. 18.

Sept. 19, 2025

CRDAMC Reaffirms Commitment during Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center leaders, soldiers, civilians, and community members gathered

Woman in a dentist's chair holds a mirror and looks at her teeth.

Sept. 19, 2025

What To Do in a Dental Emergency

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Whether you crack a tooth or have severe mouth pain, knowing what to do can save your smile and reduce damage.

Young boy smiles and hugs mother

Sept. 18, 2025

Unlock Your Health: How TRICARE Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Childhood and teen years can be full of ups and downs. It’s normal for kids to be sad or irritable or to have trouble paying attention or interacting with others at times. But sometimes, these feelings and behaviors are signs that your child could need mental health care. Learn how TRICARE can support your child’s mental health and find tips and resources for supporting your child’s well-being.

Chief Petty Officer Matthew Cutler and his family, center, pause for a photo during a ceremony held Tuesday, September 16, 2025 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Cutler and six other Sailors promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer while two Marines earned the honorary title. Promotion to “Chief” and earning the honorary title of Chief Petty Officer is a recognition of exceptional performance in their current duties and potential for continued success in the Navy and Marine Corps.

Sept. 18, 2025

Cherry Point Celebrates Promotions to Chief Petty Officer, Honorary Chiefs

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to honor the service and achievement of Sailors and Marines serving aboard the base as they reached a career milestone.

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