Ancillary Services Chief and Physical Therapist, Lieutenant Commander Courtney Jones, takes Womack Army Medical Center Commander Col. Stephanie Mont through a posturography test which is useful to detect equilibrium and vestibular issues after concussion and helps the therapist and patient to set goals to return to duty during the Intrepid Spirit Center open house, March 7, 2025, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

March 26, 2025

Intrepid Spirit Center Unlocking Fort Bragg Service Members’ Full Potential

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- In their quest to provide top-notch care to active-duty service members, the Womack Army Medical Center Intrepid Spirit Center on Fort Bragg continuously monitors and improves their services. Their latest addition is the CBITE Plus program, which is an addendum to the Comprehensive Brain Injury Team Evaluation (CBITE) program that has long been a core component of Intrepid services.

Five-year-old Nolan Rojas rings the bell at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Feb. 28, to celebrate completing his leukemia treatment. His mother, Alex Rojas, stands beside him while his father, Ulysses Rojas, looks on proudly during the Ring of Bell ceremony in the Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Clinic. The wall behind them is adorned with colorful handprint artwork from other pediatric patients, symbolizing hope and resilience. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

March 26, 2025

Walter Reed Celebrates 5-Year-Old Nolan Rojas During the Ringing of The Bell Ceremony

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Nolan Rojas, 5, rang the bell on Feb. 28 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department to mark a milestone in his cancer treatment.

Woman holds her baby.

March 26, 2025

Having a Baby in 2025? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Maternity Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you expecting a baby in 2025? TRICARE covers many services to help you through pregnancy, childbirth, and after your baby is born. Prenatal and postpartum care helps keep both you and your baby healthy by catching any problems early—and, recent updates to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration now bring more support options to families worldwide.

Image of Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center entrance with the new MTF logo and tagline, Welcome to the Home of World Class Military Healthcare.

March 26, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Announces Front-Line Leadership Course

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is excited to announce the launch of the Front-Line Supervisor Development Course, a unique initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of mid-level managers and supervisors within the organization. This two-day immersive course, specifically tailored for those who are new to ATAMMC or have recently stepped into supervisory roles, represents an important investment in the leadership pipeline.

Irwin Army Community Hospital’s Walk-in Contraceptive Clinic is changing its day of service to better accommodate patients. Effective May 8, 2025, the clinic will be available on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays. Hours of operation will remain the same.

March 25, 2025

Walk-in Contraceptive Clinic Moving to Thursdays

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Effective May 8, 2025, the walk-in contraceptive clinic will be available on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays. Hours of operation will remain the same.

March 25, 2025

Fuel to Perform: Proper Nutrition for Exercise stressed at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — As provided by Megan Magness, Naval Hospital Bremerton clinical dietitian – (fourth in a series with March designated as Nutrition Month) The human body requires a continuous supply of energy to function efficiently. This demand increases significantly when engaging in physical activities, whether for recreational, competitive or duty purposes. Exercise places greater stress on muscles, joints, and bones, necessitating dietary adjustments to sustain energy levels and enhance performance.

Starting April 4, Irwin Army Community Hospital will transition its Central Appointment Line (239-DOCS) to a new call-handling platform. This upgrade is designed to enhance service efficiency, but patients should be aware of a few key changes during the transition.

March 25, 2025

Appointment Line to Change

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Starting April 4, IACH will transition its Central Appointment Line (239-DOCS) to a new call-handling platform. This upgrade is designed to enhance service efficiency, but patients should be aware of a few key changes during the transition.

Clare Hogan, a music therapist at the Fort Carson Intrepid Spirit Center demonstrates how a reverie harp is used to assist with brain injury treatment. The Intrepid Spirit Center, or ISC, hosted an open house Friday, March 21, 2025, to increase awareness for the center’s services, and to support Brain Injury Awareness Month.

March 25, 2025

Open House highlights brain injury awareness

FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Fort Carson Intrepid Spirit Center hosted an Open House Friday, March 21, 2025, to increase awareness for the center’s services, and to support Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Fort Carson Intrepid Spirit Center, or ISC, is a state-of-the-art treatment facility dedicated to the assessment and care of concussions and other forms of brain Injuries.

Staff Sgt. Carlie Pack, a 68P Radiology Specialist assigned to the Evans Army Community Hospital Radiology Department, is ready for her upcoming deployment, thanks to a recent collaboration with a local Colorado Springs hospital. Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs stepped in to provide training on a Computed Tomography, or CT, scanner that wasn’t available at Fort Carson.

March 25, 2025

Community partnership facilitates training opportunity

FORT CARSON, Colo. — An Evans Army Community Hospital Soldier is ready for her upcoming deployment, thanks to a recent collaboration with a local Colorado Springs hospital. Staff Sgt. Carlie Pack, a 68P Radiology Specialist assigned to the EACH Radiology Department, was tasked to support an upcoming deployment, but wanted some additional training on a Computed Tomography, or CT, scanner that wasn’t available at Fort Carson.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Joelle Borja is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Health Provider aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. In her own words, she walks alongside her patients “through tough stuff.”

March 25, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Lieutenant Junior Grade Joelle Borja

MCAS Cherry Point — A Navy officer serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point plays a crucial role supporting the mental health and wellness of the base’s Sailors and Marines.

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