Photo By 2nd Lt. Benjamin Aronson | Lt. Col. Paula Neemann, 15th Healthcare Operations Squadron clinical medicine flight commander, demonstrates several birth options, such as an intrauterine device, at the 15th MDG’s contraceptive clinic at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 6, 2021. The contraceptive clinic opened June 7 to service beneficiaries and provide same-day procedures without a referral. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

June 7, 2021

15th MDG increases women’s access to care

2nd Lt. Benjamin Aronson — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The 15th Medical Group opened the doors to its first-ever contraceptive clinic June 7 aimed at easing access to and educating female beneficiaries on contraceptives.

June 4, 2021

Panel Discusses Impact of COVID-19 on Behavioral Health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — This was the question discussed during the Directorate of Behavioral Health’s Mental Health Panel

Leaders and staff from Naval Hospital Jacksonville and Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay cut a ceremonial ribbon on May 27 to celebrate the new kiosk for prescription refills.

June 3, 2021

Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay now offers a kiosk for prescription refill pick-up

KINGS BAY, Ga. — Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay opened a prescription refill kiosk on May 28. Patients now pick up all refills (except refrigerated items and controlled substances) at the kiosk, rather than at a pharmacy window.

NHCCP Change of Command

June 3, 2021

Cherry Point Clinic to Change Command

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point will celebrate our change of command Friday, June 4 at 1:00 P.M. as Capt. Elizabeth Adriano assumes command from Capt. Douglas Stephens.

Cover of various TRICARE publications

June 2, 2021

Open TRICARE For Life Handbook to Learn How Medicare, TRICARE Work Together

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you be turning age 65 soon? Or are you already eligible for Medicare? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should check out the TRICARE For Life Handbook.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Mendedorp, left, the chief of urology at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Necia Pope, a urologist with the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, operate on a patient at Hospital del Sur in Choluteca, Honduras, May 21, 2021. U.S. military doctors arrived in Choluteca for a urologic surgical readiness training exercise to provide essential surgeries to pre-selected Honduran patients. (Courtesy photo)

June 1, 2021

59th MDW medics assist Honduras hospital during Resolute Sentinel 21

CHOLUTECA, Honduras (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Force and Army military doctors were in Choluteca, Honduras, May 12-27, to assist a local hospital with urologic surgeries during Resolute Sentinel 21.

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Doleski discusses the importance of mental health treatment with a technician. Leadership plays a key role in eliminating the stigma around seeking mental health treatment within the Air Force. A new Air Force Materiel Command initiative aims to better equip leaders to support Airmen during times of crisis and need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Bowman)

June 1, 2021

AFMC enhances leadership support for suicide prevention

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With the right contacts, tools and resources, a person can do just about anything.

LRMC welcomes new commander

June 1, 2021

LRMC welcomes new commander

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center conducted a change of command ceremony at LRMC headquarters where Col. Michael A. Weber relinquished command of LRMC to Col. Andrew L. Landers, May 20.

Baumholder Army Health Clinic holds change of command

June 1, 2021

BAHC holds change of command

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — U.S. Army Health Clinic Baumholder (BAHC) held a change of command ceremony where U.S. Army Lt. Col. Elizabeth Gum relinquished command to Lt. Col. Mark Jones, May 26.

LRMC “Legacy Challenge” gauges grit

June 1, 2021

LRMC “Legacy Challenge” gauges grit

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Thirteen four-person teams vied for top honors in the inaugural Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Legacy Challenge, May 7.

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