The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
Panel of medical officers sit at a table on stage.

July 19, 2022

RIMPAC Medical Symposium Focuses on Interoperability

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — On July 1, 2022, a panel of four medical flag officers from the United States and Australia met to discuss joint-medical readiness during the 2022 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) Medical Symposium at Sharkey Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The theme of the medical symposium was "interoperability." The panel members discussed how international partnerships and standardization can improve patient outcomes if and when medical assets are called to respond to a wartime situation or humanitarian crisis.

Teyhen takes command of BAMC

July 19, 2022

Teyhen takes command of BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The first active duty Medical Specialist Corps general officer in the Army, Brig. Gen Deydre Teyhen,

PCBH force multiplier in BJACH primary care

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.

Airmen from the 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron pose with the Air Force Aerospace Team of the Year plaque outside of the 22nd Medical Group building, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 13th, 2022.

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.

On June 3, 2022, while standing administrative duty at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Danielle Murphy assisted in delivering a baby girl in the medical center parking lot.

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.

Graphic with children's hands and the following text: "Anyone can get vaccinated! The CDC recommends that everyone age 6 months and older should get a COVID-19 vaccine."

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.

Rear Adm. Matthew Case and Capt. David Thomas outside by the flag pole at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River.

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.

Staying Mission Ready with Rising Temperatures

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.

Mental Health Group Therapy

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.

Hill AFB Ambulance

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.

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