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.
31 Days of Resilience calendar

March 4, 2022

Hospital campaign aims to build back grit, resilience

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Healthcare professionals have taken center stage in recent years as COVID-19 swept across the nation

COVID test kits

March 4, 2022

Lyster distributing at-home COVID test kits

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Beginning Monday, March 7, Lyster Army Health Clinic will begin distributing at-home COVID test kits to TRICARE beneficiaries. The test kits will be available for pick up at the Lyster Army Health Clinic's AOD Desk at the front of the clinic from 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (excluding holidays and training days). Please remember to bring your military ID card for pick up.

Kenner is offering walk-ins from 1-3 p.m. every Friday starting March 11 until further notice. Please go to Kenner's first-floor breakroom and show either a Uniformed Services ID or Common Access Card to receive the free test kits.

March 4, 2022

COVID-19 Rapid Test available

FORT LEE, VA — Kenner Army Health Clinic will now offer a free at-home COVID-19 test every Friday starting March 11 to all Kenner beneficiaries.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has earned reverification as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma.

March 4, 2022

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune earns reverification as a level III trauma center

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has earned reverification as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma. This achievement recognizes NMCCL’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.

Sailors in hazmat gear complete outdoor training.

March 3, 2022

Hazmat decontamination training prepares Sailors for real-world incidents

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A group of 15 Sailors from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor completed First Receiver Operations Training (FROT) at Branch Health Clinic Makalapa, Thursday, February 17. This yearly requirement teaches Sailors to properly decontaminate patients prior to administering medical care in the event of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) incident.

Trauma readiness program earns prestigious Army Medicine award

March 3, 2022

Trauma readiness program earns prestigious Army Medicine award

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Brooke Army Medical Center Strategic Trauma Readiness Center team received the prestigious Army

After nearly two years, the COVID/Acute Respiratory Clinic at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune closed its doors a final time the afternoon of February 25, 2022.

March 2, 2022

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's COVID/Acute Respiratory Clinic closes after nearly two years in operation

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — After nearly two years, the COVID/Acute Respiratory Clinic at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune closed its doors a final time the afternoon of February 25, 2022.

MHS GENESIS

Feb. 28, 2022

CRDAMC to Go-Live with MHS Genesis in March

FORT HOOD, Texas – Another day closer to Go-Live date for the new electronic health record for the

VM Issues

Feb. 25, 2022

Pharmacy Patient Call-In Voicemail Issues

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Pharmacy Patient Call-In Voicemail is currently experiencing IT issues. As we work on addressing these concerns, the voicemail capability is temporarily unavailable. The patient call in lines are still open during normal business hours (344-255-7178/7175) for medication specific questions.

Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim, center, a Naval astronaut, hosted a lecture at WRNMMC and discussed his diverse career and offered professional development advice to military and medical professionals

Feb. 24, 2022

NASA Astronaut Shares His Inspirational Story With USU Students, WRNMMC Staff

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — NASA astronaut and Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Jonny Kim has discussed his diverse career and offered professional development advice to military and medical professionals. He spoke with staff and students during a presentation for the Uniformed Services University (USU) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Feb. 18 at WRNMMC.

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