April 11, 2024

Research symposium brings together minds dedicated to advancing military medicine

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Medical professionals gathered April 11, 2024, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for the Annual Research Symposium.

April 11, 2024

Walter Reed Medics Earn Prestigious Expert Field Medical Badge

Expert Field Medical Badge: A Test of Knowledge, Stamina and Resilience Over 100 service members from across the Defense Health Agency (DHA) competed to earn the U.S. Army’s Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) in March after undergoing a series of challenging written exams and grueling physical trainings at Fort Walker, Virginia.

April 10, 2024

Lyster plants pinwheel garden for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic staff gathered on Friday, April 5, to "plant" a garden of blue pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Month at the front entrance of the clinic. The blue pinwheel, a national symbol for child abuse prevention, represents the happy, carefree childhoods all children deserve.

April 9, 2024

Health care delivery system becomes virtual, digital

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group is one of a few Defense Health Agency medical facilities collaborating to create a new, patient-centric health care model. The intent of the innovative model is to change how patients access care and how providers deliver care.

April 9, 2024

The Power of Prevention: Get Cancer Screenings With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Catching cancer early is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from cancer. Routine cancer screening tests can find many common cancers before they cause symptoms.

April 9, 2024

Madigan's Refill Pharmacy Pick-up Services at The Main JBLM Exchange opens April 16, 2024!

Madigan's Refill Pharmacy Pick-up Services at The Main JB Lewis-McChord Exchange opens April 16, 2024!

April 9, 2024

MHS GENESIS: One Year Later at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A little over a year ago, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center began a new chapter in military health care by implementing MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense electronic health record system, and a landmark initiative to transform health service delivery to more than 9.6 million beneficiaries. Reflecting on the journey, Army Maj. Kirt Cline, MHS GENESIS Site point of contact, described March 25, 2023, as a "remarkable journey."

April 9, 2024

Brooke Army Medical Center creates Wellness Team to address staff needs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has stood up an ad hoc wellness team to address staff wellness

April 8, 2024

Battle Ready, Earth Friendly: Empowering Military Communities with Sustainable Food Solution

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Despite advancements in logistics and technology, ensuring food access and ensuring food security for service members and their families remains a challenge. Military families often face unique challenges related to food access and affordability, particularly when stationed on remote bases or deployed to remote locations with limited access to fresh, nutritious food. Additionally, frequent moves or deployments can disrupt food routines and make it difficult for families to maintain healthy eating habits.

April 8, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Soldiers win the 2024 MRC-P BLC competition

Tripler Army Medical Center — Fourty-two Soldiers from Tripler Army Medical Center, Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, Madigan Army Medical Center, Public Health Command Pacific, Dental Health Command Pacific, U.S. Army MEDDAC Alaska, U.S. Army MEDDAC Japan, and Brian D. Aligood Army Community Hospital Korea competed in the Best Leader Competition Apr. 1-4 at TAMC, Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Air Field, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.