September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to recognize the positive aspects of aging and raise awareness about the physical and mental health of older adults.

Sept. 30, 2024

Healthy Aging Month: Improving, maintaining health with age

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to recognize the positive aspects of aging and raise awareness about the physical and mental health of older adults.

Woman lies in dental chair with eyes closed and has teeth examined.

Sept. 26, 2024

Finding the Right TRICARE Dental Program Dentist After Moving

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Relocating can be an exciting, but stressful, time. Worrying about your family’s dental needs shouldn’t be part of that stress. Here’s a guide to help you find a dentist and understand the advantages of choosing a network provider with the TDP.

Dr. Gregory Chesnut (Urology) is listed as #2 among the top 20 specialty care providers in the third quarter’s Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) recently released by officials of the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Sept. 26, 2024

Walter Reed, Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excel in JOES Best of the Best Rankings

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Patients rated five Walter Reed physicians and two clinics among “the best of the best” in delivery care in results of the third quarter’s Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) recently released by officials of the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

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Sept. 25, 2024

New Intrepid Spirit Center for Fort Bliss, last to be built for NICoE

WBAMC Fort Bliss, Tx — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at William Beaumont Army Medical Center to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed Intrepid Spirit Center.

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recognized Sailors and staff at an awards ceremony held Wednesday, September 25 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Those recognized, from left to right were Mr. Kevin Murphy as Senior Employee of the Quarter, Hospital Corpsman Second Class Jabari Parker with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Hospital Corpsman Second class Kaytelyn Barros as Sailor of the Quarter, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Vanessa Schoefield as Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Hospitalman Nidya Salazar as Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Alyssa Gastelum with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Hospital Corpsman Second Class Victoria Synoground with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Sept. 25, 2024

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Honors Sailors, Staff at September Awards Ceremony

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recognized Sailors and staff at an awards ceremony held Wednesday, September 25 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Sept. 24, 2024

Take A Minute with Second ScriptCenter Added at Naval Hospital Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- There was a flurry of interest on a recent Friday when Naval Hospital Bremerton openly shared on Facebook that due to a high volume of prescriptions coupled with limited staffing, there might be longer wait times at the main pharmacy.

Walter Reed National Military recently received the prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) database.

Sept. 24, 2024

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center Receive Prestigious 5-Star Ratings in National Survey

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce that both Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center (ATAMMC) have earned coveted 5-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) database. This prestigious recognition is based on patient surveys collected from October 2022 through September 2023, reflecting exceptional patient experiences across multiple areas of hospital care.

Group shot of NMCP personnel and staff from the Japanese training ships S Kashima and JS Shimakaze.

Sept. 24, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Welcomes Japanese Navy Personnel

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Portsmouth, Va. (Sept. 23, 2024) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff hosted medical personnel from ships that are part of the Japanese Training Squadron’s Overseas Training Cruise, Sept. 23. An orientation tour and briefs at various locations in the medical center were given to the Japanese medical sailors and officers from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze.

Sgt. Ashtin C. Josey, an occupational therapy specialist with the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Fort Drum, tests a military retiree’s grip strength during the Fort Drum Retiree Appreciation Day at Fort Drum, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2024.

Sept. 24, 2024

Fort Drum Medical Activity supports Soldiers for Life during Retiree Appreciation Day

FORT DRUM, New York — Soldiers and staff from the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Fort Drum participated in the installation’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 21, 2024.

Uniformed service member stands in office and answers landline phone.

Sept. 24, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Knowing When To Get Emergency Care vs. Urgent Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Both emergency rooms and urgent care clinics can help you with a medical issue. But they’re different and serve your needs in different ways. When you or a family member needs medical care quickly, it’s important to know the difference between the two.

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