July 19, 2022

PCBH force multiplier in BJACH primary care

FORT POLK, La. — Behavioral health consultants in primary care clinics at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital aim to better address the mental and physical health of service members, Families, and retirees at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

July 19, 2022

22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron wins Air Force Team of the Year

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — The 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron won the Air Force Aerospace Team of the Year award for 2021 at the Society of U.S.Air Force Flight Surgeons luncheon during the 92nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association May 23, 2022, in Reno, Nevada.

July 15, 2022

Aviation Corpsman helps deliver baby in NMCCL parking lot

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, Norht Carolina — Delivering a baby at 3 a.m. in a parking lot was never an experience U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Danielle Murphy thought she would encounter while assigned as an Aviation Hospital Corpsman. On June 3, 2022, while standing administrative duty at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, Murphy assisted in delivering a baby girl.

July 14, 2022

COVID vaccines for children ages 6 months-5 years

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines for infants and children over the age of 6 months starting Wednesday, July 20.

July 14, 2022

Rear Adm. Matthew Case visits Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Rear Adm. Matthew Case, Commander of Navy Medical Forces Atlantic and Director of the Defense Health Agency Tidewater Market, visited Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, to tour the facility, meet with staff and attend the frocking ceremony for two of the command's newly promoted petty officers.

July 14, 2022

Staying Mission Ready with Rising Temperatures

FORT BRAGG, NC — Though increased temperatures can pose quite a risk, Soldiers training and mission can continue as they utilize different tools to mitigate those risks.

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.