While producing hormones that act on almost every part of the body, the thyroid is also responsible for regulating metabolism, as well as the health of the bones, heart, brain and muscles, she stated.

Feb. 7, 2022

The Tiny, Powerful Thyroid – Why It Matters

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Located in the neck, the thyroid is “a tiny but important gland,” Vietor continued. While producing hormones that act on almost every part of the body, the thyroid is also responsible for regulating metabolism, as well as the health of the bones, heart, brain and muscles, she explained. Because of its importance in the body, January is annually observed as Thyroid Awareness Month.

Air Force Col. (Dr.) Dean Winslow stops for a photograph during his deployment in Baghdad in 2008.

Feb. 7, 2022

‘From Bagram to Baghdad and Back Again’: Doctor Shares Experience in Two Wars

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — After serving in the military for more than two decades in 2001, Dr. Dean Winslow was considering hanging up his uniform. After entering the Louisiana Air National Guard in 1980 as a general medical officer, he became a flight surgeon in 1983 and was a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Emergency Management held a disaster preparedness tabletop exercise within the NMCCL Blood Bank to test staff’s ability to continue critical care during natural disasters.

Feb. 3, 2022

'Bloodnado 2022' exercise prepares blood bank staff for natural disaster response

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Emergency Management held a disaster preparedness tabletop exercise within the NMCCL Blood Bank to test staff’s ability to continue critical care during natural disasters.

220131-N-ZM949-1007 Ensign Mary Jane Tran, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) charge nurse assigned to the Mother Baby Unit, was surprised with the DAISY Award during a ceremony, Jan. 31. From the left, Lt. Cmdr. Mohneke Broughton, NMCP Maternal Child Infant department head; Capt. Shelley Perkins, NMCP’s commanding officer; Ensign Mary Jane Tran, Mother Baby Unit charge nurse; and Capt. Laura Lakshimi, NMCP’s Chief Nursing Officer and Nursing Services director.

Feb. 2, 2022

NMCP NAVY NURSE RECEIVES DAISY AWARD

PORTSMOUTH, VA — Ensign Mary Jane Tran, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) charge nurse assigned to the Mother Baby Unit, was surprised by being presented with the DAISY Award during a ceremony, Jan. 31.

Feb. 2, 2022

BAMC Testing Site Closure Thursday Due to Weather Advisory

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Due to the winter weather advisory and forecasted low temperatures, the BAMC COVID-19 Testing Site

The Wright-Patterson office offers health services to civilians.

Feb. 2, 2022

Wright-Patt Office Offers Health Services to Civilians

At the start of the new year, the traditional New Year’s resolutions are made by many. One of the top areas identified by people to get better in, is self-improvement. Things like eating less, exercising more and losing weight, are normally at the top of the list in that specific category.

In honor of National Blood Donor Month, Capt. (Ret.) Evin Thompson makes his 94th donation to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Blood Bank, Jan. 7. Thompson, who served 35 years in the U.S. Navy, believes that by donating blood he is continuing his service by giving back. “Throughout my career I was involved in many situations where blood was needed and there was always a supply,” said Thompson. “That supply had to come from people who donated. It only takes a couple hours of my time and that’s nothing compared to what this country and the Navy gave to me.” If you would like to donate blood, stop by NMCP’s Blood Drive, Monday, Jan. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 2, ground floor, lobby. Give the gift of life!

Feb. 2, 2022

NMCP OBSERVES NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

PORTSMOUTH, VA — In honor of National Blood Donor Month, Capt. (Ret.) Evin Thompson makes his 94th donation to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Blood Bank, Jan. 7. Thompson, who served 35 years in the U.S. Navy, believes that by donating blood he is continuing his service by giving back.

Maj. Gen. Michael J. Talley, deputy commanding general for operations, U.S. Army Medical Command, conducted a leadership professional development session for military medical professionals at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana, today.

Feb. 2, 2022

MG Talley visits BJACH, Fort Polk, discusses leadership, readiness

FORT POLK, La. — Maj. Gen. Michael J. Talley, deputy commanding general for operations, U.S. Army Medical Command, visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana, today.

Instructor standing on the scale.

Feb. 1, 2022

ShipShape Boosts Mission Readiness in the Pacific

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor (NMRTC PH) Health Promotion Department provides educational opportunities and services focused on health protection, disease prevention, and/or disease management for improved quality of life. The Health Promotion team supports the Navy’s efforts to provide programs and initiatives that screen, educate, and manage medical and dental health concerns, to include weight management. Efforts center on improving and sustaining military readiness, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and boosting overall wellness.

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Feb. 1, 2022

February campaign ensures ‘the beat goes on’

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – February is Heart Health Month, making it a perfect time to “show some love” to the most-vital organ in your body.

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