Aug. 9, 2023

CRDAMC's "Black Knight" Troop Battalion welcomes new commander

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Troop Battalion at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center bid farewell to Lt. Col. Jody Shipley as Lt. Col. Jamie L. Culbreath assumed command during a ceremony Aug. 4 here. Culbreath, a medical service corps officer, holds a master’s of science degree, a master’s degree in business administration, and is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College.

Aug. 9, 2023

MRC, W senior leader advisor visits with CRDAMC medical Soldiers

Fort Cavazos, Texas – U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, West, Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer Francis talks with junior and senior enlisted Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Soldiers during a visit to the hospital Aug. 4. The senior enlisted advisor, originally a pharmacy technician, expressed the important role that the, many different, enlisted medical specialties have played in the past and how much more important it will be for the Army’s future, answered questions about the Army’s vision for the enlisted medical corps and shared advice on balancing an Army career and personal life.

Aug. 9, 2023

How To Find Your TRICARE Referrals

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have a TRICARE Prime plan, referrals play a big role in how you get health care. A referral is when your primary care manager (PCM) sends you to see another provider. If your PCM needs to refer you to a civilian provider, your TRICARE regional contractor also plays a role in the referral process.

Aug. 8, 2023

Soldiers inducted into NCO Corps at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Six Soldiers of the Medical Readiness Brigade, National Capital Region at Walter Reed, and two from the Public Health Command – Atlantic, Fort Meade, Maryland, walked beneath an arch emblazoned with the seven Army Values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage), and then two raised swords on Aug. 4, symbolically marking their induction into the time-honored Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps.

Aug. 8, 2023

Breastfeeding Awareness Month health fair big hit for BJACH, Fort Johnson

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a Breastfeeding Awareness Month Family health fair from 8 a.m. to noon on August 5, at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson. The event, coordinated by the BJACH Labor, Delivery and Post Partum Ward and the OB/GYN Clinic, was designed to give new and expecting parents an opportunity to learn about lactation, pediatric, behavioral health, and other community resources in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.

Aug. 7, 2023

Walter Reed’s Clinical Nurse Transition Program helps new nurses develop their skill sets

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Bridging the gap between academic learning and practice expectations, Walter Reed offers the six-month Clinical Nurse Transition Program (CNTP) for newly licensed Army and Navy medical surgical nurses with less than one year of acute care medical surgical patient care experience.

Aug. 4, 2023

Walter Reed Revolutionizes 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 poster 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.

Aug. 4, 2023

Tripler Army Medical Center Promotion Ceremony for Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Angulo

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center Promotion Ceremony for Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Angulo.

Aug. 3, 2023

NMCP Hosts Elementary Students For STEM Tour

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 26, 2023) Elementary school students attending Starbase Victory MedBase summer camp, hosted by Portsmouth City School District, toured Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) July 26, as part of an effort by the district to expose children to the world of STEM.

Aug. 2, 2023

Before Natural Disasters Strike, Know Your TRICARE Benefits

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care. Here’s what you need to know.