July 14, 2022

19th MDG mental health clinic initiates group therapy program

Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, recently met with the Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing care and support through ongoing initiatives aimed at improving access to mental health care resources.

July 14, 2022

Medical Airmen crew ambulance, keep mission ready

Airmen with the 75th Medical Group here are staying mission ready by crewing Hill AFB’s ambulance service alongside firefighters from the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight.

July 14, 2022

Pregnant or Expecting? This Brochure Tells You What TRICARE Covers

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You may be planning to have a child, or perhaps you’re already expecting. Are you familiar with what TRICARE covers for maternity and newborn care? If not, the TRICARE Maternity Care Brochure has information to help you learn about maternity care services, delivery options, costs, and newborn care.

July 14, 2022

Tripler Army Medical Center mass casualty exercise

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Pacific soldiers from units across the Island of Oahu practiced emergency operations procedures during a mass casualty exercise.

July 13, 2022

New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Starting Saturday, July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will change to a new three-digit dialing code: 988.

July 13, 2022

Medical Spotlight: Schriever Family Health Clinic’s Captain Alexander Schloe, MD

July 08, 2022 — From the town of Bealeton in Virginia’s Fauquier County, U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Schloe, Family Medicine physician and medical director, 21st Medical Squadron, Schriever Family Health Clinic, wanted to be a doctor from a very young age.

July 13, 2022

Murtha Cancer Center Hosts Cancer Research Showcase

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Research Showcase virtually June 23. The MCC is the Department of Defense’s only Cancer Center of Excellence. The event highlighted work underway in research, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by staff affiliated with the MCC Research Program (MCCRP), Uniformed Services University (USU), and other institutes affiliated with the MCC, explained retired Army Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver, MCC director.

July 12, 2022

LAHC staff puts fire extinguishers to good use during training event

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Though fire extinguishers are required in nearly any building, many people have never used or even held a fire extinguisher. Over the past two months, Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) employees have had an opportunity to practice basic firefighting skills using a fire extinguisher to extinguish a small fire. This hands-on training allowed employees to physically employ the PASS method and refine their skills. With the assistance of the Fort Rucker Fire Department, the training taught employees how to choose the right fire extinguisher for a fire and how to use a fire extinguisher properly.

July 12, 2022

3-day prescription refill time

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER PHARMACY, Md. — Please remember: The turnaround time for prescription refills for non-urgent medication is three business days.

July 8, 2022

WRNMMC’s CXO praises staff for service to the nation’s heroes

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The new Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is lauding staff for their resilience and dedication to serving the nation’s heroes, especially during challenging times.