Dec. 12, 2022

Public Health Nurses: Heroes for Health

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — In a world where public health is constantly being challenged, the need for front-line contenders in the fight against threats is rapidly increasing. Thus, the work of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) is nothing short of heroic. While focusing on the current well-being of the public, they must also plan and prioritize future approaches to prevent disease and promote health in order to keep our Warfighter population healthy and fit to fight and win. Within their own small community, PHNs rely on collaboration to identify ways to reduce inefficiencies and advocate for opportunities to impact Warfighter readiness.

Dec. 8, 2022

NICoE Deputy Earns DOD’s Highest Civilian Honor

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald J. Place, director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), presented Dr. Louis French, deputy director of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) with the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Dec. 2.

Dec. 8, 2022

8th Healthcare Operations Squadron immunizations flight

26th, SOUTH KOREA — The 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron immunizations flight is full of experts on delivering injections and ensuring our Kunsan Airmen always stay ready!

Dec. 8, 2022

‘Train as you fight’- Surgical suit brings realistic training to military operations

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — With readiness of the medical force a top-priority, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune often collaborates with entities across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to train for real-life medical emergencies. In October, 2nd Medical Battalion tapped NMCCL’s Staff Education and Training Team for use of the medical center’s Human Worn Partial Task Surgical Simulator, or “cut suit”.

Dec. 7, 2022

December Holiday Hours

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Friday, Dec 9: Training Day, Closed 1200-1615 - (3rd Wed Training Day moved) Friday, Dec 23: Training Holiday, Closed 1200-1615 Monday, Dec 26: Christmas Holiday, Observed, Closed Friday, Dec 30: Training Holiday, Closed 1200-1615 Monday, Jan 2: New Year’s Holiday, Observed, Closed

Dec. 7, 2022

Lyster offers Diabetes Education and Prevention Classes

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — November is National Diabetes Month. Ms. Theresa Osteen, Registered Dietitian at Lyster Army Health Clinic took the opportunity this month to highlight programs and services available to help people with diabetes self-manage their condition. Through the Nutrition Clinic, beneficiaries can receive information, support, and skills training to help prevent complications from uncontrolled diabetes.

Dec. 7, 2022

CFC Campaign Giving Tuesday

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — It’s Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a charitable response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, founded over ten years ago. Today, it’s the world’s biggest giving day of the year. For the thousands of Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charities, this is the most important time of the year. Overseen by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Combined Federal Campaign is the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees and retirees.

Dec. 7, 2022

Donor Breast Milk Program launches at Naval Hospital Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Breast Milk donation program is at full, operational capacity at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, according to Capt. Carl Goforth, chief nursing officer. The Mother Infant Unit is purchasing from Mothers Milk Bank of Colorado and has been provided for at least three local infants.

Dec. 6, 2022

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital one of 115 to earn national Top Hospital recognition

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital was nationally recognized as a Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group during their annual meeting and awards dinner in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 6.

Dec. 6, 2022

Tripler Army Medical Center keiki wonderland and holiday tree lighting ceremony

Tripler Army Medical Center — TAMC’s annual keiki wonderland and holiday tree lighting ceremony included games, food vendors, a visit from Santa and the tree lighting led by 3 year old Jocelyn Welge and her family.