May 24, 2023

Medical professionals present their hard work during CRDAMC Annual Research Day

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Graduate Medical Education program residents, physicians and physician assistant residents, dental residents and other medical professionals staff members presented research results of various topics in poster or podium presentation format during the 11th annual CRDAMC Research Day May 18.

May 24, 2023

5 Tips To Start a Conversation About Getting Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — “How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably, “Fine, thanks. How are you?” But if you really think about it, are you fine? Maybe you haven’t been yourself in a while. You’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or just not how you want to feel. You’d like to start feeling better but aren’t sure where to start.

May 24, 2023

BJACH Mental Health Awareness month initiatives, resources, more

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Editor’s note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I interviewed the Fort Polk installation director of psychological health. We discussed initiatives, resources, the continuum of care, and other related topics to help the community understand the depth and breadth of the mental health program offered at Fort Polk.

May 23, 2023

New psychiatry residency partnership aims to bolster mental health care for military, civilians in Eastern North Carolina

WILMINGTON, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune will be a part of increasing access to psychiatric care in Eastern North Carolina through a new residency program. NMCCL has joined Novant Health, along with UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, to found the Psychiatry Residency Program. The program’s establishment was formally announced during a presentation at Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Wilmington on May 22, 2023.

May 23, 2023

BAMC receives award for environmental sustainability efforts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center received the 2023 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award for going

May 22, 2023

Former patient salutes nurses on Navy Nurse Corps’ 115th birthday

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A nurse’s face. That was one of the first things retired Army Master Sgt. Cedric King said he saw after waking up from a coma at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in August 2012. On July 25, 2012, during his second tour in Afghanistan, King, then on active duty, was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Although the IED claimed his legs, caused internal injuries, and permanent damage to his right arm, it did not destroy his gung-ho spirit and enthusiasm about taking on any challenges life puts before him, he said. The soldier was at WRNMMC as a patient for nearly three years following his injuries in Afghanistan.

May 22, 2023

Unlocking Resilience: Five Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In today's fast-paced health care environment, it's more important than ever to prioritize mental health to build resilience, and in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month and Staff Resiliency Week at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dr. Kristine Diaz, a personnel psychologist, shares five ways staff members can prioritize their mental health to unlock resilience.

May 22, 2023

The Power of Resiliency, and Why It's Essential for Walter Reed Staff

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A resilient staff is crucial for any organization's success. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Health Outreach Program Manager, Sonja Simzak, is on a mission to ensure every staff member has the proper education to take advantage of the resiliency services offered at Walter Reed.

May 19, 2023

Tripler says goodbye to Col. Bill Soliz

Tripler Army Medical Center — Col. Bill A. Soliz relinquished command of Tripler Army Medical Center during a ceremony at the hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 19, 2023. Brig. Gen. Edward H. Bailey, Medical Readiness Command, Pacific commander, presided over the ceremony.

May 17, 2023

Fort Cavazos Soldier Recovery Unit holds Change of Responsibility

The Fort Cavazos Soldier Recovery Unit, “Gladiators,” welcomed incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Elderkin and wished outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Kente Bryant farewell during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center May 12.