Nov. 22, 2022

Improvements underway at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Improvements are underway at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, with the goal of providing better, more convenient care to patients. They include new hours, a Walk-In Contraceptive Clinic and electronic medical records.

Nov. 22, 2022

Know the Difference: TRICARE Network Provider vs. Non-Network Provider

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a new doctor? Finding the right doctor is crucial to your overall health. Regular checkups are one of the best ways to screen for diseases and prevent future health problems. When searching for a doctor, you may come across the term “network provider” or “non-network provider.” Understanding these two provider types matters to you and your family.

Nov. 19, 2022

WRNMMC health care team recognizes International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day and provides resources

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — This year, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday, November 19. The annual event is a day of healing, encouraging those bereaved by suicide to connect with others, share their stories and seek support.

Nov. 17, 2022

New clinic aboard Camp Lejeune serves nearly 9,000 Marines and Sailors

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Marine Centered Medical Home Wallace Creek, a new clinic aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, serves approximately 9,000 servicemembers. MCMH Wallace Creek is one of several additions and upgrades to health care for Marines and Sailors in Eastern North Carolina.

Nov. 16, 2022

Wounded Marine finishes 205-mile walk to the CFI on Veterans Day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas —  A wounded warrior walked 205 miles in 11 days carrying a 50-pound rucksack to show his support for

Nov. 16, 2022

BJACH nurse raises awareness about men’s health, grows mustache

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital encourages Soldiers and civilians at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana to grow a mustache this November to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancers, mental health, and suicide prevention for men.

Nov. 15, 2022

BAMC ranks among top hospitals in nation for surgical care

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center was recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical

Nov. 15, 2022

Walk-in Contraceptive Services Required at Hospitals and Clinics

FALLS Church, Va. — The Defense Health Agency is expanding walk-in contraceptive care services to improve reproductive health services. These services include same-day access with no appointment or referral needed.

Nov. 15, 2022

Offutt’s first responders come to the rescue

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — On a cool winter morning in December, some of Offutt Air Force Base's first responders had no idea their lives would turn from ordinary to them becoming heroes.

Nov. 15, 2022

ACC medics support deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — ACC has deployed 88 medics from 5 bases across the command to work alongside other military departments and federal agencies as a part of the nation’s pandemic response.