May 19, 2023

Tripler says goodbye to Col. Bill Soliz

Tripler Army Medical Center — Col. Bill A. Soliz relinquished command of Tripler Army Medical Center during a ceremony at the hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 19, 2023. Brig. Gen. Edward H. Bailey, Medical Readiness Command, Pacific commander, presided over the ceremony.

May 17, 2023

Fort Cavazos Soldier Recovery Unit holds Change of Responsibility

The Fort Cavazos Soldier Recovery Unit, “Gladiators,” welcomed incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Elderkin and wished outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Kente Bryant farewell during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center May 12.

May 16, 2023

Airmen taking care of Airmen: AMTU-NCR eases medical process for members, families

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Airmen taking care of airmen. That is the aim of the Airman Medical Transition Unit, National Capital Region, or AMTU-NCR, explained, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Garris.

May 16, 2023

Getting a New Prescription? Check TRICARE Formulary Search Tool

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You’re at a medical appointment and you’re getting a new prescription. Before your provider sends an electronic prescription or gives you a paper prescription, it may be helpful for you and your provider to look up the drug with the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool.

May 16, 2023

BJACH holds weeklong celebration of nurses at Fort Polk

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital celebrated National Nurses Week, May 6-12 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

May 15, 2023

Five Walter Reed Nurses Honored for Exemplary Service During Walking Nurse Award Ceremony

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Five Walter Reed nurses were honored for their exceptional service during the Walking Nurse Award Ceremony on May 9.

May 15, 2023

Nurse, mentor earns DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — At 26, Christina Ferguson became a nurse, fulfilling a lifelong dream, she said. Since then, she has served and advanced in the field, going from staff nurse to nurse manager, nurse consultant, senior nurse consultant, and now nurse liaison for the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

May 15, 2023

Research carries on distinguished medical legacy at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Researchers looking to carry on the distinguished medical legacies of Robert A. Phillips and Bailey K. Ashford, presented their investigative work for judges during the annual research symposium competition hosted by the Department of Research Programs at Walter Reed on May 8.

May 12, 2023

How to save a life: Al Whitney donates 1,030th pint of platelets at Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center

Al Whitney is a true American hero. For over half a century, he has been a constant blood donor to the Armed Services Blood Program and other donor locations throughout the United States. He has donated five gallons of whole blood. On May 12, Whitney donated his 1,030th unit of platelets at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center in North Carolina.

May 11, 2023

Research, Innovation Month spotlights studies conducted at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Food insecurity for military families is a concern. Abscess incision and drainage procedure training for medical students can be a challenge, with trainees often missing opportunities to perform or learn the procedure. These were just two of a number of issues researched and tackled by participants in Walter Reed’s Department of Research Programs’ (DRP) annual poster competition, which kicked of 2023 Research and Innovation Month activities on May 1 at the medical center.