Sept. 21, 2022

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River holds change of command ceremony

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River today held a change of command ceremony, during which Capt. Jeremy J. Hawker relieved Capt. David V. Thomas.

Sept. 21, 2022

Commander receives top honor for ‘groundbreaking’ physical therapy career

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen recently received

Sept. 20, 2022

Divine intervention: NICU nurse helps fellow pregnant nurse after roadside mishap

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A nurse who works in the Oncology/Hematology Infusion Clinic was on her way to work at Brooke Army

Sept. 20, 2022

BAMC re-designated as Texas Ten Step facility for maternity care excellence

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center received high marks once again from the Texas Ten Step Program for its

Sept. 20, 2022

BAMC Behavioral Health professionals, resources are here to help

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Across the nation, suicide has been prevalent in the general population over the past decade, due to

Sept. 20, 2022

How Divorce Impacts Your TRICARE Benefits

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The divorce process can create intense emotions. You might feel frustrated or confused during this time. Thinking about your TRICARE benefits may be the last thought on your mind. However, it’s something you must consider.

Sept. 20, 2022

BJACH Department of Public Health provides tips on Safe Sex

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Department of Public Health is celebrating September Sexual Health Month by sharing information to keep Soldiers and their partners free of sexually transmitted infections and resources for prevention measures.

Sept. 19, 2022

ADJUSTED SERVICES – MHS GENESIS TRANSITION

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Due to MHS GENESIS transition, Lyster Army Health Clinic will have the following adjusted services. Pharmacy: Scheduled downtime for audio care (pharmacy refill call in system) 22 Sept - 24 Sept. TOL Secure Messaging: Last day to send message to provider 22 Sept. TOL: Online Appointment scheduling option will be unavailable 18-23 Sept. Pharmacy Drop Off: Last day to submit via TOL secure messaging is 22 Sept. Lab: Closed at 1200 on 23 Sept. PAD: Patients do not need to have records printed, they will automatically transfer over into MHS GENESIS following launch. Sick Call: Not available 26 Sept. MHS GENESIS Patient Portal: Patients will not be able to schedule appointments online via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal for the first two weeks after go live, please call the appointment line 800-261-7193.

Sept. 16, 2022

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Lab receives ‘unprecedented’ results during recent accreditation

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Laboratory Department obtained recertification from the College of American Pathologists with a 99.9% compliance rate on their recent inspection. The results of the inspection from July demonstrate the high level of commitment each team member contributes towards quality patient care.

Sept. 15, 2022

Civil Air Patrol Operation Pulse Lift Blood Collection Mission Tops 15,000 Units

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — During a blood donation center event Sept. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, a U.S. Air Force basic trainee donated the 15,000th unit of blood collected in Civil Air Patrol’s three-year Operation Pulse Lift mission.