Feb. 2, 2023

Navy Surgeon General makes inaugural visit to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham visited Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River on Jan. 31 for the first time in the clinic’s history.

Feb. 2, 2023

Walk-in contraceptive services begin at Womack Army Medical Center

The Gynecology & Acute Care clinic held a Walk-in Contraceptive Services ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of expedited contraceptive care at Womack Army Medical Center, Jan. 26. Female, active-duty service members are now able to walk into the clinic on a first-come, first-served basis.

Feb. 2, 2023

Direct Access to Physical Therapy speeds up recovery for acute injuries at WAMC

Service members with acute injuries can seek the help of physical therapists directly at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), speeding up their road to recovery.

Feb. 2, 2023

122nd Army Nurse Corps Birthday celebration at Tripler Army Medical Center

Tripler Army Medical Center — 122nd Army Nurse Corps Birthday celebration at Tripler Army Medical Center

Feb. 1, 2023

COVID-19 Centralized Screening Area is Closing

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Due to decreased demand for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) COVID-19 Centralized Screening Area (CSA) will permanently close on Friday, Feb. 3.

Feb. 1, 2023

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune establishes Patient and Family Partnership Council

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is seeking new members to facilitate change for beneficiaries through the new Patient and Family Partnership Council.

Feb. 1, 2023

Need Dental Coverage? TRICARE Dental Program May Be Right for You

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you an active duty family member without dental coverage? Or a National Guard or Reserve member? If yes, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) provides dental coverage around the world. And you may be eligible for TDP benefits.

Feb. 1, 2023

BSC projects readiness at LRMC

Since 1965, a unique group of allied health professionals have comprised the ranks of the U.S. Air Forces’ Biomedical Sciences Corps. At Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), an Army-commanded military treatment facility in Germany, the joint medical team is made up of more than 200 Air Force personnel, of which only a handful are affiliated with BSC.

Jan. 31, 2023

New text service offers military healthcare updates, information

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Market has launched a text messaging service to keep TRICARE beneficiaries informed

Jan. 30, 2023

How to File Your TRICARE Claims Overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need to file a TRICARE Overseas claim for medical care or prescriptions you received overseas? If so, it’s important to understand the different TRICARE Overseas claim submission methods available to you.