Jan. 19, 2023

National Capital Region Simulation Consortium Earns Reaccreditation

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The American College of Surgeons (ACS) recently reaccredited the National Capital Region Simulation Consortium, comprised of simulation centers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Uniformed Services University, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Jan. 19, 2023

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Recognizes Scott Legge as the Senior Civilian of the Year, Administrative

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) announced Scott Legge as the 2022 Senior Civilian of the Year (CoY) – Administrative. Legge serves as Hospital Operations security manager at WRNMMC.

Jan. 19, 2023

Sara Brown earns WRNMMC’s Junior Civilian of the Year -- Administrative

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Sara Brown earned Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Junior Civilian of the Year (CoY) – Administrative. Brown serves as payroll lead in the Budget/Payroll Department at WRNMMC. She received the award Jan. 10 during the January WRNMMC Director's Town Hall meeting.

Jan. 17, 2023

Update Your Other Health Insurance Info for TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The new year is here, so it’s important to take stock of your family’s overall health plan coverage. This is especially true when it comes to other health insurance (OHI). You may have had OHI last year, but now no longer. Or perhaps you’ve recently gained or changed OHI. In any of these cases, make sure your OHI information with TRICARE is current so your health care claims are processed accurately.

Jan. 17, 2023

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Recognizes Dorit Wodaege-Wells as the 2022 Senior Civilian of the Year – Clinical/Direct Care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) announced Dorit Wodaege-Wells, a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as the 2022 Senior Civilian of the Year (CoY) – Clinical/Direct Care.

Jan. 13, 2023

Killeen and Harker Heights Medical Homes to reassign beneficiaries for DHA Acuity-Based pilot program in 2023

Fort Hood, TX — Testing the concept that primary care delivery can be tailored based on a patient’s medical needs

Jan. 12, 2023

Start 2023 Knowing Your TRICARE Plan’s Catastrophic Cap

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — What will happen if doctor visits, medical tests, or even hospital stays start to pile up this year? How will it affect your family’s finances? Fortunately, there’s a set maximum amount you’ll pay out of pocket each year for TRICARE covered services. This amount is known as the catastrophic cap, and it resets every year on Jan. 1.

Jan. 11, 2023

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Apheresis Donor Program Manager Thank Dedicated Blood Donors During National Blood Donor Month

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Bethesda, Maryland (January 9, 2023) -- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Apheresis Donor Center, honor dedicated blood donors during National Blood Donor Month.

Jan. 11, 2023

BJACH opens walk-in contraceptive clinic

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is set to open a walk-in contraceptive care clinic at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana on January 12.

Jan. 11, 2023

NMCCL officer recognized as Navy Medicine’s Manpower and Personnel Officer of the Year

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — United States Navy Lieutenant Jesse Hernandez was recently recognized as Navy Medicine’s Manpower and Personnel Officer of the Year for 2022. The yearly award recognizes compassion, accountability, professionalism, and leadership within medical and subspecialty fields of Navy Medicine.