U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Linwood Fields, 559 Medical Squadron, noncommissioned officer in charge speaks with Jay Zemeheret, 559 Medical Squadron, licensed clinical social worker at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 4, 2026.

April 6, 2026

Primary Care Behavioral Health program brings whole-person care to JBSA clinics

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — A routine visit to a primary care clinic at Joint Base San Antonio can mean more than a prescription refill or annual checkup. Through the Primary Care Behavioral Health program, service members and families can address stress, sleep concerns, chronic pain and other issues that affect overall health and readiness, all in one familiar setting.

Lt. Nimako points.

April 6, 2026

Walter Reed’s MEDEVAC team transports Wounded Warriors to world class care

BETHESDA, Md. — When injured active-duty service members need to get from the battlefield to critical medical care back home in the U.S., the Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Department for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center plays a vital role.

A U.S. Air Force CCATT from BAMC provides simulated medical care to a patient inside a KC-46 Pegasus during a readiness exercise at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

April 6, 2026

Lifeline in the Sky: KC-46 and Medical Teams Unite for Critical Care Exercise

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — A KC-46 Pegasus from Oklahoma, typically a lifeline for jets, recently became a crucial link in a high-stakes aeromedical evacuation exercise.

Ever thought about working in a hospital? Now’s your chance. Explore real hospital departments at Irwin Army Community Hospital, meet healthcare professionals, and get hands-on exposure to what it’s like to work in medicine.

April 6, 2026

Summer Youth Program 2026

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Ever thought about working in a hospital? Now’s your chance. Explore real hospital departments, meet healthcare professionals, and get hands-on exposure to what it’s like to work in medicine.

The Department of Public Health at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center will host a walk-through “show and tell” event April 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., offering the Fort Meade Community an opportunity to learn more about available public health services and programs. Photos show different aspects of public health.

April 6, 2026

Protecting Health, Strengthening Readiness: Fort Meade Public Health in Action

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — The Department of Public Health at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center will host a walk-through “show and tell” event April 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., offering the Fort Meade Community an opportunity to learn more about available public health services and programs. The event, held in recognition of National Public Health Week (April 6-12), will highlight how the department works to reduce health risks and supports the health and readiness of service members, families, and staff.

Army Excellence Award

April 3, 2026

Three WBAMC units earn Army Safety Excellence Award

WBAMC FORT BLISS, Tx — Three U.S. Army units under William Beaumont Army Medical Center were recognized for their outstanding commitment to safety.

U.S. Army and U.S. Navy leaders from Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC), and the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) join TAMC staff for a group photo during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ceremony held at the Tripler Army Medical Center Chapel on Apr. 1, 2026. The event honored Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, supporting the campaign theme: “Change through Unity: Empower. Protect. Prevent.” (Defense Health Agency photo by C.J. Caraang)

April 3, 2026

Tripler Army Medical Center signs proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Tripler Army Medical Center — On April 1, 2026, Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) held the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Proclamation Signing Ceremony at the TAMC Chapel. As part of the signing, TAMC staff reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and accountability.

April 2, 2026

Schofield Barracks and Bhaskar Dental Clinics increase their dental readiness and family opportunities through the Red Cross Dental Assistant Program

Tripler Army Medical Center — The Red Cross Dental Assistant Program offers a life-changing opportunity for active-duty family members to develop professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and build a career in dental assisting. This 7-to10-month, full-time training program provides participants with a comprehensive education in dental assisting, blending classroom instruction with valuable chairside experience. Open to participants from all military branches, the program has made a meaningful impact on the island of Oahu and beyond.

Keller Army Community Hospital will be implementing ‘ambient listening’ technology to strengthen the patient-provider care experience by helping our providers focus more on YOU – the beneficiary – and less on their computer screens. Ambient listening is a secure voice recognition technology that helps providers create clinical notes.

April 2, 2026

Keller implements 'ambient listening' technology

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — Keller Army Community Hospital will be implementing ‘ambient listening’ technology to strengthen the patient-provider care experience by helping our providers focus more on YOU – the beneficiary – and less on their computer screens.

Man and woman take a selfie in front of a lighthouse

April 2, 2026

Understanding the TRICARE claims process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appeal a denied claim.

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