July 22, 2025

Fort Drum MEDDAC, Guthrie Army Health Clinic welcomes new commander during change of command

FORT DRUM, New York — Soldiers, civilian employees, friends and family of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, also known as MEDDAC, and Guthrie Army Health Clinic welcomed the unit’s new commander during a change of command ceremony at the Memorial Park in Fort Drum, New York, July 18, 2025.

July 21, 2025

Father and Daughter in Arms

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Maj. Nicole Bermudez-Beck and her father, Lt. Col. Luis Bermudez, serve side by side at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, united by both family and military service. Their bond deepened after a humanitarian reassignment brought them together during a time of personal loss, highlighting their shared commitment to care, resilience, and duty.

July 18, 2025

Just the Facts - Naval Hospital Bremerton Urgent Care Clinic

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Urgent Care Clinic daily hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, open on weekends and all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

July 18, 2025

NHB Skills Fair provide hands-on experience

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Whether handling to a faux patient reporting body aches, sore throat and chills or being informed on the sugar tong method to stabilize a fracture, Naval Hospital Bremerton staff members honed their medical response abilities during the recently held July Skills Fair.

July 17, 2025

Dunn Dental Clinic Reaches Construction Milestone With Topping Out Ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND,Texas — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new Dunn Dental Clinic with a topping-out ceremony July 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The $88 million facility will enhance dental care and training for Airmen, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, expanded capacity, and improved patient flow.

July 17, 2025

Keeping Stress in Check

Editor’s note: The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has begun a Behavioral Health Initiative to inform the community with information and resources that will help with everyday struggles like stress management, nutrition and physical health, emotional intelligence, and healthy habits. This article focuses on maintaining healthy stress levels and aims to help readers recognize when stress may be affecting their well-being. FORT HOOD, Texas – Have you had days, maybe even weeks, when it seems like one thing after another happens to create a sense that everything is going wrong? You aren’t alone. We all have stress in our lives, and we must deal with it. The key is to manage it appropriately.

July 17, 2025

WBAMC Celebrates Safety Day

WBAMC Fort Bliss, TX — William Beaumont Army Medical Center highlighted its commitment to safe healthcare and military readiness.

July 17, 2025

Unlock Your Health by Getting Virtual Health Care at Home With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of health care services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services.

July 16, 2025

Getting Sun Smart with NHB Health Promotion

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — With the mercury climbing outdoors… Health Promotion and Wellness monthly display for July focused specifically on providing summer safety tips, guidance and advice. Staff and patients were invited to participate in testing their knowledge on practicing summer safety. “We touched on several topics to include fire safety while camping, BBQing/grilling, or using fireworks as well as checking your home fire detectors and changing batteries,” explained Trish Skinner, NHB Health Promotion Adhering to suitable protection from the sun for skin and eyes were also covered. Did you know, a person is more likely to get a sunburn going outside when thew sun rays are more direct, which usually takes place between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Skinner noted that proper hydration is not just a topic du jour during the summer but is especially crucial as it allows a body to cool down and remove waste. Carrying a water bottle makes for easy access when on the go. Skinner also advocates to choose water and not a surgery drink even when dining out. “The use of sunscreen and maintaining hydration were ‘hot’ – pun intended - topics as local temperatures are reaching into the 90s this week,” exclaimed Skinner (official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict).

July 16, 2025

Insight gained at NMRTC Bremerton NEC Rating Fair

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- For Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton and other local commands who ever wondered about progressing into a Hospital Corps field of expertise, they were recently afforded that opportunity.