Dec. 9, 2024

Hampton Roads Appointment Center Sees Significant Improvements in Customer Experience

Hampton Roads — In an effort to improve the customer experience for military healthcare beneficiaries in Hampton Roads, the Hampton Roads Appointment Center (HRAC) has implemented significant changes to its appointment system.

Dec. 6, 2024

Fort Cavazos Soldier wins U.S. Army Company Grade Social Worker of the Year

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Cpt. Jamie Webb, behavioral health officer and social worker, 36th Eng. Brig., received the Army Surgeon General’s 2023 Company Grade Social Worker of the Year award in a ceremony at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Nov. 25. The award honors a company grade social worker who demonstrates the strongest commitment to the core values of the Army, exhibits clinical expertise and serves as a versatile and resilient leader within the social work profession.

Dec. 5, 2024

Womack Receives Consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, NC-- Womack Army Medical Center has achieved an impressive second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, solidifying their commitment to patient safety and quality care. One of 15 hospitals within the Defense Health Agency to achieve this grade.

Dec. 5, 2024

Healthy Holiday Habits Reinforce Wellness Goals

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY - Are you considering a weight loss goal, changing your diet, moving more, or a complete lifestyle overhaul in 2025? Perhaps you have considered postponing all those changes until after the holidays when the festivities are over. Unfortunately, most New Year’s Resolutions lose momentum within a few weeks!

Dec. 5, 2024

9/11 Memorial Flag Makes 128th Stop at Womack

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY NC-- After traveling for more than 22 years, the 9/11 Memorial Flag made its 128th stop at Womack Army Medical Center commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attacks. Escorted by law enforcement and patriot biker’s, curator Thomas McBrien transported the revered flag with dignity. The 9/11 Memorial Flag symbolizes the unwavering spirit, unity, and resilience of our nation.

Dec. 5, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual ‘Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series’

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed hosted its 2024 "Countering Multiple Myeloma Lecture Series" in November, providing educational updates and discussion concerning the latest advancements in treating the disease.

Dec. 5, 2024

TRICARE Open Season Ends Dec. 10: Your Last Chance To Update Health Coverage for 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Time is running out to review and update your TRICARE health plan for 2025. TRICARE Open Season ends Tuesday, Dec. 10, marking your last day to enroll in a new plan or make changes to your health coverage.

Dec. 4, 2024

Teaming with small business to improve technology, save lives on battlefield

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The wing's Science & Technology team worked with a small business medical device innovator to enhance medical battlefield technology

Dec. 4, 2024

New Treatments for Epilepsy: What the Nation's Warriors Need to Know

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Epilepsy may be the orphan child of neurological disorders. Even though it affects more people (3.4 million in the U.S.) than multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, and cerebral palsy combined, it gets less federal funding per person than any of the others.

Dec. 4, 2024

EMF Kilo trains with 2nd Medical Battalion enhancing deployable skillsets

Sailors from Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo (EMF Kilo) and 2nd Medical Battalion participated in a localized joint training exercise designed to enhance interoperability and knowledge for combined worldwide operations on Nov. 25, 2024, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.