Nov. 8, 2022

Code Green: Mass Casualty Exercise Tests WRNMMC’s Response Readiness

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — How would Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the flagship of military medicine, respond if a multi-vehicle accident resulting in numerous mass casualties occurred on the Capital Beltway near the facility? WRNMMC’s Emergency Management and hospital staff tested the medical center’s readiness posture for such an event, or anything similar, during a mass casualty (MASCAL) exercise, also known as a Code Green exercise, Nov. 3.

Nov. 8, 2022

BAMC receives 2022 Digital Health Most Wired recognition

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical

Nov. 7, 2022

MRC-W commander focused on readiness during BJACH, JRTC visit

FORT POLK, La. — Brig. Gen. E. Darrin Cox, commanding general, Medical Readiness Command-West paid a visit to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Nov. 3 and engaged with post and medical leaders at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Nov. 7, 2022

Preview 2023 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, changes in the cost of health care services and prescription drugs, and other factors. Depending on your TRICARE plan, you may see changes to your costs, including enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments next year.

Nov. 4, 2022

Lyster gears up for influenza season

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — It’s time to get your flu vaccination. Lyster Army Health Clinic kicked off the 2022 Flu Campaign in October to protect individuals from influenza, its complications, and to prevent the potential spreading of the disease. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu, this fall and winter, is more important than ever. It takes the body about two weeks to build antibodies against the influenza virus after vaccination, which is why getting the flu shot early is ideal.

Nov. 4, 2022

Annual Retiree Health Fair returns to Fort Rucker

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Retired Soldiers are valued members of the Army family. Fort Rucker showed its appreciation for their service by giving back to those who paved the way for today’s Soldiers during Retiree Appreciation Day events including the Retiree Health Fair. After a two-year hiatus, due to the COVID pandemic, Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted the annual health fair October 28 at Yano Hall.

Nov. 4, 2022

68F Physical Therapy Specialist Phase II Graduation

Tripler Army Medical Center — 68F Physical Therapy Specialist Phase II Graduation: Congratulations to PV2 Anastasia Inkel and Spc. Phi K. Nguyen

Nov. 3, 2022

BJACH exercise Forges Ready Medical Forces at JRTC

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital conducted the bi-annual Forge Training Exercise Oct. 27-29 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Nov. 3, 2022

Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) Class 222 graduation

Tripler Army Medical Center — Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) Class 222 graduation

Nov. 2, 2022

WRNMMC hosts Washington Commanders, their first in-person public visitor since onset of COVID-19 pandemic

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD – Nearly two and a half years ago, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) suspended in-person public visits, but that changed as WRNMMC hosted the NFL’s Washington Commanders players during a visit, Nov. 1.