June 6, 2023

Wilma takes command of BJACH

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has a new leader following a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., June 5 on Warrior Field at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

June 5, 2023

59th MDW: Mental Health impacts readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being can affect many aspects of our health. Taking a holistic approach allows us to achieve wellness in all faucets of life. “It is a disservice to isolate mental health from physical health because they influence one another,” said Capt. Samuel Alex, a 59th Medical Operations Squadron mental health provider. “Taking care of your mental health requires the same level of attention many people give to their physical fitness.”

June 5, 2023

June Holiday Hours

Fort Novosel, AL — Monday, June 19: Juneteenth, Holiday, Observed, Clinic Closed Wednesday, June 21: Training Day, Closed 1200-1615. Main Pharmacy Kiosk, Closed 1100-1615

June 2, 2023

“A Testament to your Grit and Determination;” Cherry Point Clinic Changes Command

MCAS Cherry Point — Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and surrounding communities gathered aboard the base to celebrate the service and dedication of two U.S. Navy officers in early summer, 2023.

June 2, 2023

Veterinary Corps vital to Army for 107 years

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Veterinary services at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk provide more than routine healthcare for family pets. Established in 1916, the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps celebrates 107 years of service to the nation June 2.

June 2, 2023

TAMC SRU-Hawaii Change of Command

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler welcomes Lt. Col. Anthony A. Wertz, who took command of the SRU-Hawaii, and says Aloha to Lt. Col. Catherine Carlson during a change of command ceremony.

June 1, 2023

WAMC earns Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: RSI Prevention Award

The Womack Army Medical Center Department of Surgery Team lands Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: RSI (retained surgical item) Prevention Award in their drive to improve patient outcomes.

June 1, 2023

TriService Nursing Research Program cultivates medical innovative solution through evidence-based practice, research

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The TriService Nursing Research Program is the country’s first and only Department of Defense program that supports and fund armed forces nurses to conduct operationally relevant military nursing research and EBP that improves the quality of care provided to service members. TSNRP held its annual Research and Evidence-Based Dissemination Course April 4-6, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. The course serves as an opportunity for military nurse scholars to come together to discuss ongoing and past research, as well as plan future research efforts. Collaboration among all military nurses and military nurse retirees is essential for fostering innovative nursing science solutions and relies on every member to contribute to the overall success.

June 1, 2023

Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual Skin Cancer Summit

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the only Department of Defense Cancer Center of Excellence in the Military Health System, hosted its annual Skin Cancer Summit virtually on May 25. May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.

June 1, 2023

Tripler's Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL) Change of Command

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler welcomes Lt. Col. Jeffrey Froude, who took command of Tripler FTDTL and says “Aloha” to Maj. David Kingery during a change of command ceremony.