Jan. 28, 2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month: Walter Reed Has the Treatment

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States. It is an umbrella term for diseases characterized by a common end state of optic nerve loss. Optic nerve fibers create a “highway,” sending visual input from the eye to the brain and when “lanes” on the highway close, you get glaucoma. The disease usually starts by closing the highway’s outer lanes, leading to loss of peripheral vision. Over time, it can work its way toward the center lane, causing permanent loss of the center of the visual field.

Jan. 27, 2026

WACH 2025 Soldier of the Year and NCO of the Year Named

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital proudly announces its 2025 Soldier of the Year and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: SPC Larry Johnson and SGT Richard White, two soldiers whose performance, perseverance, and teamwork reflect the very best of the Army profession.   Selected after a demanding multi-day competition that tested physical endurance, tactical skill, confidence under pressure, and leadership ability, both Soldiers shared their reflections on what pushed them, what prepared them, and what this moment means for their futures.

Jan. 27, 2026

Pharmacy copayments waived for TRICARE Prime Remote enrollees in the US beginning Feb. 28, 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you an active duty family member enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote? Do you live in the U.S.? Effective Feb. 28, 2026, you’ll no longer pay a copayment when filling covered prescriptions. This copayment wavier applies to both retail network pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.

Jan. 26, 2026

Spot the Dot - Measles Vaccination Recommended at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton public affairs officer – Did you know that a measles case indicates a singular viral infection whereas an outbreak refers to more than three in a certain locale?

Jan. 26, 2026

Walter’s Way: Provider Leadership Driving Patient Access

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter’s Way did not begin as a finished program. It began as a provider-led vision shaped by multiple clinicians, including Deputy Director for Medical Services U.S. Army Lt. Col. Elizabeth Simmons, one of the original leaders who helped spearhead the model at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Jan. 26, 2026

BJACH earns Gold Seal of Approval for quality and safety

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to Soldiers, Families, and the Fort Polk community.

Jan. 26, 2026

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Recognized with Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award

MCAS Cherry Point — In late 2025, Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point received national recognition for its dedication to patient care and safety.

Jan. 23, 2026

Rising stars: Sgt. Raven Maldonado and Sgt. Jaden Huston selected for Army Medical Department Enlisted Commissioning Program

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA — In a notable achievement for McDonald Army Health Center, two 68W combat medic specialist

Jan. 22, 2026

Retirement changes your TRICARE coverage: Learn what to do if you’re retiring in 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you getting ready to retire from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? You should know there are some steps to take to ensure your TRICARE coverage continues as you make the transition to civilian life. This article explains what you need to do to keep your TRICARE benefit in retirement.

Jan. 22, 2026

Extraordinary Teamwork: How Walter Reed and the National Institutes of Health Collaborated to Give a Cancer Patient Hope

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Alessandro Colombo, a 48-year-old IT consultant, began treatment for a rare form of urachal bladder cancer in his native Italy. However, when his doctors discovered the tumor had turned metastatic, they had no standard treatment to offer him beyond chemotherapy.