Map of the United States. West Region is highlighted in blue, while East Region is highlighted in green. Six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin) are highlighted in blue/green with arrows moving them from the East to the West.

Aug. 30, 2024

Know How TRICARE Regions Are Changing in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On Jan. 1, 2025, there will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region.

A Sailor and civilian staff were recognized for their excellence Wednesday, August 28, 2024 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Recognized, left to right, were Hospital Corpsman Third Class Sky Brandenburg with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Ms. Kim Baker, Senior Employee of the Quarter, Mrs. Michelle West, Mid-Level Employee of the Quarter and Ms. Teresa Doss, Junior Employee of the Quarter.

Aug. 30, 2024

Sailor, Civilians Honored at August Award Ceremony

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor and civilian staff were recognized for their excellence Wednesday, August 28, 2024, aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

Four women and two men posing for a group photo after earning professional recognition.

Aug. 29, 2024

Defense Health Agency recognizes six federal employees at Munson

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Six pharmacy team members from Munson Army Health Center earned recognition as top performers for Defense Health Network West in the Defense Health Agency’s annual civilian pharmacy award competition.

U.S. Navy CTR2 Julia Belair pictured with her son, Derek at Walter Reed's LATCH event near the campus of the Uniformed Services University on August 29, 2024. The event was held during Breastfeeding Awareness Month to promote and support notable health benefits for babies, strengthening the bond between mother and child, and normalizing breastfeeding in public. (DOD Photo by Christian Lilakos)

Aug. 29, 2024

‘LATCH’ On for Breastfeeding Awareness

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — In conjunction with August’s Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Walter Reed hosted a LATCH event on August 29 at a shaded pavilion near the campus of the Uniformed Services University (USU).

a male and female healthcare professional talking in an exam room

Aug. 29, 2024

Improving access at Munson means more availability

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — With the addition of three new health care providers, Munson Army Health Center leadership announced, Aug. 21, it has resumed booking routine primary care wellness exams that had been delayed when medically appropriate, since May.

Official Image of Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker, Director, Munson Army Health Center.

Aug. 29, 2024

Fort Leavenworth’s Munson Army Health Center welcomes new commander

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker assumed duties as commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Fort Leavenworth, and director, Munson Army Health Center, from Col. Michael Shane Mendenhall during a change of command ceremony on Fort Leavenworth, Aug. 16.

Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge Oquendo provides remarks at the LRMC change of responsibility ceremony, Aug. 29.

Aug. 29, 2024

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center welcomes new senior leader

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center welcomed U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge L. Oquendo and bid farewell to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Omar Mascarenas during an assumption of responsibility ceremony, Aug. 29.

Aug. 28, 2024

Honorable Skelly hosted by NHB/NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Honorable Skelly hosted by NHB/NMRTC Bremerton Naval Hospital/Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton hosted the Honorable Shawn G. Skelly, Performing the Duties of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, for a familiarization visit, August 28, 2024

From left to right: Ms. Jing Zhou, MS, Biostatistician; Dr. Alexander Rice, Ph.D., Scientist; Dr. Stephen J Cozza, MD, COL (Ret.), Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Dr. Joscelyn Fisher, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor; and Mr. Evan Salerno, MA, Study Coordinator. These esteemed members are part of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The Child and Family Program within the CSTS at USU concentrates on the psychological well-being of families, including both adults and children, who have experienced stressful situations, particularly within the military community. (DOD courtesy photo)

Aug. 28, 2024

National Capital Region (NCR) Child Psychiatry Fellowship Research Program Offers Child Psychiatrists Prime Training Opportunity

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The Child and Family Program within the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) of the Uniformed Services University (USU) focuses on the psychological health of families, including adults and children, who have been exposed to stressful circumstances, and those in the military community.

Uniformed Sailor wearing glasses gives shot to another Sailor sitting down.

Aug. 28, 2024

Learn How To Get Your TRICARE Vaccines Overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Flu season is right around the corner—which means it’s time to start thinking about getting vaccines for common respiratory diseases. If you live or travel overseas, it’s important to know where you can get these vaccines.

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