Aug. 17, 2023

Tripler Army Medical Center 2023 Best Medic Competition

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center 2023 Best Medic Competition

Aug. 16, 2023

College student calls summer internship at Walter Reed ‘rewarding’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Lexi Olson, an undergraduate summer research assistant in the National Military Audiology and Speech Pathology Center at Walter Reed, exudes a youthful excitement and enthusiasm as she discusses her experience at the President’s Hospital.

Aug. 15, 2023

Have Other Health Insurance? Here’s How It Works With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have coverage in addition to TRICARE through your employer, your spouse’s employer, or a private insurance program, you have other health insurance (OHI). Certain OHI plans can affect your TRICARE health, dental, and pharmacy benefits. Here are six tips to help you learn how TRICARE works when you also use OHI.

Aug. 15, 2023

Walter Reed’s NICoE Scientists to Present New TBI Battlefield Biomarkers Research During 2023 MHSRS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is pleased to announce that researchers from the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) will present a groundbreaking study on diagnosing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) taking place Aug. 14-17, 2023.

Aug. 14, 2023

Walter Reed’s Dr. Spevak Offer Tips for Safe Opioid Usage ahead of Opioid Misuse Prevention Day

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Opioid misuse and overdose are critical public health concerns that require urgent attention. Ahead of Opioid Misuse Prevention Day and in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Dr. Christopher Spevak shares his insights and actionable tips to address this pressing issue.

Aug. 10, 2023

Walter Reed Transforms PTSD Treatment: Unleashing Hope with Service Dogs Innovative Study to be Unveiled at the 2023 MHSRS

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is pleased to announce that we’re improving outcomes for patients seeking relief from the debilitating physical and mental effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and look forward to sharing our collaborative findings in a presentation at the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) taking place August 14-17, 2023 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. A Path Forward: Novel Study Changing Outcomes for PTSD Patients.

Aug. 10, 2023

Tripler Army Medical Center Mass Casualty Exercise

Tripler Army Medical Center — TAMC staff participate in mass casualty exercises annually, giving personnel an opportunity to test emergency operations plans and practice for potential real-world events.

Aug. 9, 2023

Walter Reed doctor shares personal story, benefits of Health Professional Scholarship Program

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Army Capt. (Dr.) Zachary Brooks, a psychiatric resident at Walter Reed, earned praised for his recent presentation at the Pittsburgh Medical Recruiting Station focused on his life's journey and a medical case initiative.

Aug. 9, 2023

Ceremony recognizes 30 teens for volunteer service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center held a ceremony Aug. 4 to recognize 30 teens who volunteered throughout

Aug. 9, 2023

Survey says: BAMC providers are ‘Best of the Best’

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Several Brooke Army Medical Center healthcare professionals are listed among the Military Health