Nov. 15, 2023

Defense Health Agency's Sustainability Initiative Thrives at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — On a picturesque fall day on Walter Reed’s campus, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen run laps around the track encircling a serene pond in front of the iconic tower designed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Meanwhile, patients, accompanied by their caretakers, stroll through the hospital grounds, embarking on a journey toward improved health and well-being. As stewards of this historic campus, stakeholders connected with the Defense Health Agency’s Sustainability Initiative meet periodically to develop plans to preserve historic buildings on base while building new, state-of-the-art facilities to advance medical care for our nation’s service members.

Nov. 15, 2023

“I Look Forward to Constantly Pushing Myself to Learn Something New”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has earned top honors in her career field.

Nov. 14, 2023

National Radiologic Technology Week celebrates behind-the-scenes heroes impacting health care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — National Radiologic Technology Week, observed annually during the week with Nov. 8, celebrates the heroes behind the scenes who play a huge role in the safe, quality health care delivered at Walter Reed and other medical facilities. This year, NRTW is celebrated Nov. 5-11.

Nov. 13, 2023

Walter Reed Hearing Scientist Selected as a 2023 Presidential Rank Award Winner

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced today that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) Dr. Douglas S. Brungart has been recognized as a recipient of the 2023 Presidential Rank Award (PRA), one of the most prestigious awards in Federal government service. The award recognizes the important contributions of public servants across the federal government as determined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Nov. 13, 2023

Empowering Service Members: Advancing Mental Health Access and Targeted Care

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Taking the initiative to seek help for emotional difficulties is a courageous and responsible step for a service member. According to a recent study, 26 percent of active-duty service members reported using mental health services in the past year. The Air Force Medical Readiness Agency Behavioral Health branch reported data from 2014 to 2019 showing the volume of clinical services delivered to active-duty members within AF mental health clinics increased by 32 percent. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to ensuring that all service members receive effective care in a timely manner. After assessing a patient’s needs, the mental health team creates a personalized care plan designed to yield positive results. Depending on the patient’s needs, the clinic may recommend external resources such as Military One Source, Military and Family Life Counseling, the Chaplain, or embedded Mental Health providers within a unit. Alternatively, specialty mental health treatment within the Mental Health Clinic, including group or individual therapy and medication, may be recommended. The clinic prioritizes compassionate treatment aimed at improving functioning in crucial life areas.

Nov. 13, 2023

Former Washington Capitals Team Pup Joins Walter Reed’s Facility Dog Team

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Washington Capitals National Hockey League players Nic Dowd and Beck Malenstyn came to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for the enlistment ceremony of K-9 Biscuit on Nov. 7, held in front of the medical center’s historic Tower.

Nov. 9, 2023

CRDAMC doctor supports TEAM USA in 2023 Pan American Games

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The family medicine residency program director and family and sports medicine physician at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, here helped TEAM USA stay healthy during the during the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile Oct. 20 - Nov. 5.

Nov. 9, 2023

Find Out What Your TRICARE Pharmacy Costs Will Be In 2024

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? Copayments for most beneficiaries are changing. The new costs will start Jan. 1, 2024.

Nov. 8, 2023

Walter Reed Hearing Scientist Wins 2023 Prestigious Presidential Rank Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — When Dr. Douglas S. Brungart, Ph.D., the Chief Scientist of the National Military Audiology and Speech Pathology Center (NMASC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) learned he had won a prestigious 2023 Presidential Rank Award for his leadership, contributions, and relentless commitment to public service, he was joyfully astonished.

Nov. 8, 2023

DDHC Assumption of Responsibility

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic — DDHC Assumption of Responsibility