March 14, 2022

Army medics' exceed expectations' during inaugural exercise at Fort Lee

FORT LEE, Va. — FORT LEE, Va. – Medical personnel from Kenner Army Health Clinic "exceeded expectations" while taking part in a first-time field training exercise here March 8-10. The FTX included urban rifle marksmanship, trauma scenarios, and the treatment and evacuation of casualties.

March 14, 2022

Cherry Point Clinic Hosts Virtual MHS Genesis Townhall

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point hosted two virtual townhalls to inform patients about the impacts MHS Genesis will have upon them.

March 14, 2022

Cherry Point Sailors, Civilians Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care

MCAS Cherry Point — Cherry Point Sailors and Civilians were recognized for their dedication to patient care during a ceremony held Monday, March 7 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

March 11, 2022

Leader’s ‘barn burn’ workouts foster fitness, engagement

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The sun has not risen yet on Fort Sam Houston, and the streets lined with stately officers’ quarters

March 11, 2022

Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Tormala Inducted into the ‘Order of Military Medical Merit’

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan D. Tormala has been awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit and inducted into the 02M3 society. He was recognized for his dedication, commitment and professionalism within the US Army for over 22 years, including two abroad deployments.

March 11, 2022

Dietitians available to assist with diets for those with prediabetes, diabetes

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Individuals diagnosed with diabetes are at greater risk for heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, kidney disease, eye disease, foot problems, gum and dental problems and sexual and bladder issues. There are three laboratory tests used to determine if an individual has prediabetes and four tests used for diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C (percent); Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG); Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT); and Random Plasma Glucose Test. Hemoglobin A1C is a test that determines an individual’s weighted three month blood sugar average (does not need to be a fasting test).

March 11, 2022

The Low FODMAP Diet…What Is It?

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — FODMAP is an acronym that stands for “Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.” When consumed in excessive amounts (and sometimes, even in small or moderate amounts), these nutrients have a tendency to cause and/or aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms because they are easily fermented in the gut and also draw more fluid into the intestine.

March 10, 2022

Free at-home COVID-19 Rapid Tests handed out

Tripler Army Medical Center — Free at-home COVID-19 Rapid Tests handed out

March 10, 2022

Dr. Suzi Nemmers performs Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surgery

Tripler Army Medical Center — Dr. Suzi Nemmers performs Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surgery

March 10, 2022

Physical Therapists from BJACH, 3rd BCT conduct skills fair for medics

FORT POLK, La. — The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital rehabilitation department along with physical therapists from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) conducted musculoskeletal exam, intervention and referral training March 8 and 9 for combat medics at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.