The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
Photo of Army Maj. (Dr.) Jonathan J. Keung, deputy director for clinical support at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and assistant professor of radiology at the Uniformed Services University (USU)

Dec. 20, 2022

WRNMMC Physician Named AJR Distinguished Reviewer

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Army Maj. (Dr.) Jonathan J. Keung, deputy director for clinical support at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and assistant professor of radiology at the Uniformed Services University (USU), was selected as a Distinguished Reviewer for 2022 by the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR).

Harker Heights Medical Home

Dec. 19, 2022

Killeen and Harker Heights Medical Homes to reassign beneficiaries for DHA Acuity-Based pilot program in 2023

Testing the concept that primary care delivery can be tailored based on a patient’s medical needs and not “one size fits all”, the Defense Health Agency has selected the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to pilot a year-long project that may mean changes for beneficiaries in the Central Texas Market.

BAMC celebrates 25th anniversary of Level I Trauma designation

Dec. 16, 2022

BAMC celebrates 25th anniversary of Level I trauma mission

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Level I trauma verification during

COVID Press Release

Dec. 16, 2022

Womack Army Medical Center will begin testing of our Patient Portal On-Line Booking system within the Womack Family Medicine Residency Clinic (WFMRC).

The test, beginning 12 December 2022, will involve a limited number of providers within the WFMRC and their enrolled patients.

Lung cancer screening saves lives.

Dec. 16, 2022

Lung Cancer Summit Highlights the Importance of Early Screening

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Screening saves lives was the common theme discussed by the various speakers during the annual lung cancer summit hosted by the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Dec. 6.

1st Lt. Maria Frisone, center, a nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), is presented a commerative DAISY Award honoree banner at WRNMMC in Bethesda, Maryland. Frisone was nominated for The DAISY Award by a WRNMMC patient for professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.

Dec. 16, 2022

A Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Nurse Earns the DAISY Award

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — U.S. Army 1st Lt. Maria Frisone, a nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), was nominated by a patient and awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses (The DAISY Award) for her compassion and attention while working as a nurse at WRNMMC.

TAMC 68K Medical Laboratory Technician Graduation

Dec. 16, 2022

TAMC 68K Medical Laboratory Technician Graduation

Tripler Army Medical Center — 68K Medical Laboratory Technician Graduation: Congratulations to PV2 Joel Alvarado-Morales, Pfc. Lilliana Irmischer, Pfc. Joel Praileau, and Pfc. Noah Thomas.

BACH leadership signed a trial training agreement with TriStar Skyline Medical Center November 9, 2022, allowing Maj. Timothy Horrell, a general surgeon with BACH, to work and train along side Skyline employees. This partnership will benefit the Soldier medical providers through experiencing varied medical emergencies our surgeons don't often see at BACH.

Dec. 15, 2022

BACH Partners with Skyline Medical Center

Fort Campbell, KY — BACH leadership signed a trial training agreement with TriStar Skyline Medical Center November 9, 2022, allowing Maj. Timothy Horrell, a general surgeon with BACH, to work and train along side Skyline employees. This partnership will benefit the Soldier medical providers through experiencing varied medical emergencies our surgeons don't often see at BACH.

Navy Lieutenant Sara Cruz, BSN, RN, CMSRN, serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Department Head for the facility’s Patient Centered Medical Home. She and her team provide medical care to retirees and family members of active-duty service members residing on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and in a nearby communities.

Dec. 15, 2022

“We have a Mission to Serve”

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Lieutenant Sarah Cruz, BSN, RN, CMSRN, finds honor in serving Marines and their families alongside a team of dedicated professionals in Eastern North Carolina.

Christmas Carolers visit Tripler Army Medical Center

Dec. 15, 2022

Christmas Carolers visit Tripler Army Medical Center

Tripler Army Medical Center — Mahalo to the Melemai Kapu'uwaimai Carolers for brightening our hospital with holiday cheer for our staff and patients.

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