Jan. 1, 2024

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomes first baby of 2024

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomed the first baby of the new year in Onslow County.

Jan. 1, 2024

New Year rings in first baby of 2024 at CRDAMC

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomes, Chance Lee Davis, the first baby of the new year. Baby Chance arrived at 12:30 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and 19 inches. Proud parents and veterans Douglas IV and Alexa Davis are most looking forward to companionship as a family and seeing Chance, and sister Emery almost two, grow up together and form the brother and sister bond.

Dec. 28, 2023

The Art of Healing: Creating A Safe Space for Pediatric Cancer Patients

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — A Voyage of Discovery Like most aspiring artists, Sara C. Cantrell envisioned creating paintings, drawings, and sculptures that provoked curiosity and conversations. Seeking to make a career of her artistic talent – and leaning towards a career as an academic, she earned a bachelor’s in fine art from The South Carolina School of Arts at Anderson University and a master’s in art therapy from George Washington University.

Dec. 27, 2023

Walter Reed’s Nursing Wound Care Team Wins 2023 Defense Health Agency Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces that its Nursing Wound Care team won a prestigious 2023 Ready Reliable Care (RRC) High Reliability Organization (HRO) Award for their performance improvement project titled “Reduction of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries.”

Dec. 26, 2023

Walter Reed Child Life Specialist Champions Pediatric Care Patients’ Special Needs

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Child Life Specialists: Fostering Trust and Resilience Bringing joy, comfort and good cheer to children is not just a seasonal commitment but the realization of a life-long dream for Joseph Bauer, a child life specialist in the Pediatric Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Dec. 21, 2023

What Are My TRICARE Health Care Provider Options?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a new doctor for yourself or your family? In your search, you may see terms like “TRICARE-authorized provider,” “network provider,” and “non-network provider.” Knowing what these terms mean can help you choose which provider you see.

Dec. 21, 2023

Patients rate Walter Reed providers high

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Four Walter Reed specialty care providers are listed among the Military Health System’s (MHS) Joint Outpatient Experience Survey’s (JOES) Best of the Best in its 2023 fourth-quarter report (October to December) recently released by MHS officials.

Dec. 19, 2023

Team Captain: Nellis Chief of Surgery Leverages Sports Background to Lead Surgical Cadre

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — As a former defensive end for the Air Force Academy Football Team, Maj. (Dr.) Fortune Egbulefu has a special interest in orthopedic medicine. Now an orthopedic surgeon and Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center’s Chief of Surgery, Egbulefu provides leadership to MOMMC’s surgical staff and state-of-the-art care to beneficiaries and veterans.

Dec. 19, 2023

A Soldier’s journey to walk again: A story of hope and resilience

Accident victim remains hopeful as he receives treatment at the Womack Army Medical Center Physical Therapy Clinic.

Dec. 19, 2023

Lung cancer, Murtha Cancer Center, Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC), the only Department of Defense Cancer Center of Excellence, hosted its 2023 Lung Cancer Summit at Walter Reed on Dec. 12.