April 1, 2022

Robotics Surgery offers many benefits and reduces recovery time

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center boasts many different technological advancements and robotics surgery is one that has been around since early 2000.

April 1, 2022

MHS GENESIS goes live at CRDAMC

The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record (EHR), MHS GENESIS, launched here at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center March 19.

April 1, 2022

NICoE Hosts Virtual Program Focused on Nutrition Therapy after Brain Injury

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — In observance of Brain Injury Awareness Month and National Nutrition Month, both observed during March, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) hosted a virtual program focused on nutrition therapy after brain injury on March 17.

April 1, 2022

Forty-one Soldiers Graduate from Practical Nurse Course

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Forty-one Soldiers graduated from the Practical Nurse Course (PNC) during a ceremony March 21 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). The U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course condenses instruction usually lasting two years at traditional colleges into a curriculum spanning 52 weeks of intense study, according to Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Balser, who served as an advisor for the graduating class, 21-004.

April 1, 2022

San Antonio Market closes drive-thru COVID-19 screening testing locations

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX — The San Antonio Market, to include Brooke Army Medical Center and the 59th Medical Wing, will close

March 31, 2022

NMCP DENTAL KEEPS THE FLEET IN THE FIGHT

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (March 29, 2022) – Navy Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Dental Department has reached another milestone as they continue their established trend of excellence.

March 29, 2022

How to Prevent and Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, nearly half a million service members have been diagnosed with a first-time traumatic brain injury (TBI) since 2000. Head injuries can happen anywhere. In fact, most TBIs happen when service members are in non-deployed settings. Here’s how you can be ready, and resources to help you prevent or recover from a brain injury.

March 29, 2022

60th Medical Group Appointment Links for COVID and Non-COVID Lab Testing

Explore our frequently asked questions about COVID and non-COVID lab testing and direct links to get more information and schedule an appointment.

March 28, 2022

Campaign encourages community to ‘Celebrate a World of Flavors’

FORT LEE, Va. — March is National Nutrition Month, a time to emphasize the benefits of improving one’s eating habits as well as those of the entire family if the person reading this is the meal planner in the house. The 2022 theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors.”

March 23, 2022

Nurse urges cancer awareness, citing example of fallen firefighter

FORT LEE, Va. — Still saddened by the death of family friend and former Fort Lee firefighter Mike Lecik, a Kenner Army Health Clinic nurse urges community members to be diligent with routine checkups that increase the chances of detecting cancer early when it is more treatable.