Nov. 28, 2022

Understanding Respiratory Infections

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The nation is seeing an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and flu resulting in a

Nov. 25, 2022

Get your at-home COVID tests for the holiday season

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Get your at-home COVID test kits to prepare for gathering with friends and family this holiday season!

Nov. 25, 2022

Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Decreases to 45

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Although the overall death rate from colorectal cancer has been on the decline in recent years, it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. There has also been an increase in colorectal cancer-related death for people younger than 55, and an increase in diagnosis in patients between the ages of 40-49 over the past decade, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Nov. 23, 2022

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center gears up for American Red Cross of the National Capital Region Holidays for Heroes Program

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — In preparation for this year’s holiday season, on behalf of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the American Red Cross of the National Capital Region (NCR) kicked off its annual Holidays for Heroes program.

Nov. 22, 2022

Improvements underway at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Improvements are underway at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, with the goal of providing better, more convenient care to patients. They include new hours, a Walk-In Contraceptive Clinic and electronic medical records.

Nov. 22, 2022

Know the Difference: TRICARE Network Provider vs. Non-Network Provider

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a new doctor? Finding the right doctor is crucial to your overall health. Regular checkups are one of the best ways to screen for diseases and prevent future health problems. When searching for a doctor, you may come across the term “network provider” or “non-network provider.” Understanding these two provider types matters to you and your family.

Nov. 19, 2022

WRNMMC health care team recognizes International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day and provides resources

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — This year, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday, November 19. The annual event is a day of healing, encouraging those bereaved by suicide to connect with others, share their stories and seek support.

Nov. 17, 2022

New clinic aboard Camp Lejeune serves nearly 9,000 Marines and Sailors

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Marine Centered Medical Home Wallace Creek, a new clinic aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, serves approximately 9,000 servicemembers. MCMH Wallace Creek is one of several additions and upgrades to health care for Marines and Sailors in Eastern North Carolina.

Nov. 16, 2022

Wounded Marine finishes 205-mile walk to the CFI on Veterans Day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas —  A wounded warrior walked 205 miles in 11 days carrying a 50-pound rucksack to show his support for

Nov. 16, 2022

BJACH nurse raises awareness about men’s health, grows mustache

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital encourages Soldiers and civilians at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana to grow a mustache this November to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancers, mental health, and suicide prevention for men.