Jan. 25, 2024

Tripler Blood Donor Center works with Local Units to Help Military Readiness

Tripler Army Medical Center — The Tripler Blood Donor Center is essential to Tripler’s Army Medical Center ability to function as a trauma center. It is important to have blood on hand and in supply for patients undergoing surgeries, cancer treatments, blood disorder treatments, and other traumas. January is National Blood Donor Month. The monthly observance celebrates voluntary blood donors, spreads awareness, and encourages people to donate blood during critical times.

Jan. 25, 2024

Cherry Point Corpsmen Recognized for Process Improvement Project

MCAS Cherry Point — Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ernest Espiritu, left, and Hospitalman Nidya Salazar, right, were recognized by Capt. Sean Barbabella, Commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, for their excellence in patient care.

Jan. 25, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates CRNAs

Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point honors and celebrates the service of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point during National CRNA Week.

Jan. 24, 2024

Allergy/Immunology fellows from Walter Reed come out on top in FIT Bowl

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The FIT Bowl is one the most anticipated events every year during the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting. During the most recent bowl, which celebrated its 32nd anniversary, fellows from Walter Reed walked away with the first-place trophy in the fast-paced, fun “College Bowl” style game contested before a live, enthusiastic audience. Army Capts. (Drs.) Andrew Weskamp and Jeremy McMurray, from the National Capital Consortium (NCC) Allergy and Immunology Fellowship program, finished first in the competition among fellows-in-training (FIT) held in Anaheim, California on Nov. 11. The NCC includes graduate medical education (GME) programs at Walter Reed, Uniformed Services University, Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and other military health-care training program in the region.

Jan. 24, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center 68D Operating Room Specialist Phase II Graduation

Tripler Army Medical Center — 68D Operating Room Specialist Phase II Graduation

Jan. 23, 2024

Medical Center Breaks New Medical Ground in Thyroid Treatment Therapy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Talented physicians from the Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Service Team at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing one of the first thyroid nodule ablations in the military health system. This groundbreaking procedure showcases the team's extensive training and proficiencies, and represents a major advancement in the field of thyroid medical treatment. This significant advancement in thyroid treatment within the military health system ensures that a greater number of patients at the medical center will now have access to state-of-the-art treatment options.

Jan. 23, 2024

4 Reminders About Getting Care With TRICARE For Life

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have TRICARE For Life? Knowing how Medicare coverage works can help you avoid unexpected costs. Learn about getting care with Medicare and TRICARE For Life.

Jan. 23, 2024

Rehobeth civic leaders tour Lyster

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic welcomed civic leaders from the Town of Rehobeth during their visit to Fort Novosel on Tuesday, January 16. Lyster serves as Rehobeth’s community partner. Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, Clinic Commander, lead the group on the tour of the clinic, sharing the history and the clinic’s mission to "keep aviators in the air" by providing ready and sustainable health service support and force health protection in support of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel to enable readiness and to conserve the fighting strength while caring for our People and their Families. During the visit to Lyster, the civic leaders took the opportunity to meet and speak with the staff and discuss opportunities to further strengthen community engagement and outreach.

Jan. 22, 2024

59th MDW: Office of the Chief Scientist, Science and Technology Scores High With Multiple Presenters Accepted at AsMA Annual Scientific Meeting

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TX —  The 59th Medical Wing, Office of the Chief Scientist, Science and Technology will have a strong

Jan. 22, 2024

Pediatric Sedation Unit makes a difference in the care of children at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “Children are not merely ‘little adults.’ There are unique physiological and maturational changes that occur with age. There is also no one-size-fits-all approach to medications for children. Children are constantly growing, and so their medication doses are given based on their bodyweight and repeated as needed to achieve the desired effect in the safest manner.” Army Col. (Dr.) Jennifer Kicker, medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Sedation Services at Walter Reed, shared that professional knowledge in explaining the mission of the Pediatric Sedation Unit (PSU).