May 26, 2021

Based on data, experts encourage vaccines for teens

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES — Air Force Col. Heather Yun enrolled her teenagers in COVID vaccine trials in back in the winter.An

May 26, 2021

Medical Soldiers provide frontline COVID defense for Europe

SEMBACH, Germany — For the past several weeks Soldiers from Regional Health Command Europe, Army Medical Activity Bavaria, Public Health Command Europe, Dental Health Command Europe and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center have been ensuring the safety and well-being of U.S. forces by conducting and processing COVID tests on newly arrived service members into the European theater.

May 24, 2021

A military medicine first: 10-year-old gets life-changing surgery

Tripler Army Medical Center — In many ways, Mackenzie Boyll is an average 10-year-old. She enjoys running, riding horses, listening to music, and making art. And on May 10, she was the recipient of the first-ever vertebral body tethering surgery in military medicine.

May 21, 2021

LTC Inman takes charge of Kenner Army Health Clinic

FORT LEE, Va. — Lt. Col. M. Jordan Inman assumed command of Kenner Army Health Clinic at a ceremony here Friday in Wylie Hall auditorium.

May 21, 2021

WRNMMC Nurses Recognizes Extraordinary Team Members

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) observed Nurses Week May 10-14, and part of the celebration included recognizing nursing team members with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

May 21, 2021

NMCP Opens Virtual PHA Clinic

Portsmouth, VA — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) opened a Virtual Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) Clinic to address the backlog of PHAs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 21, 2021

NMCCL doctor serves as team physician for USA Hockey

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Douglas Weiss, who serves as an orthopedic surgeon at NMCCL is also a Team Physician for the men’s USA Hockey Team. From the operating room to the ice hockey rink, Weiss’ desire to serve his country in various roles is evident. What once began as a hobby growing up, Weiss has been instrumental in turning the sport of hockey into a vital element for fostering a liaison between the Navy and USA Hockey.

May 20, 2021

Get the Mental Health Care Support You Need With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you think you or a family member may need mental health services, explore your options with TRICARE.

May 20, 2021

On The Frontlines Against COVID: Human Health Services

LANDSTUHL, Germany — To say Col. Rodney Coldren has been busy the last year-and-a-half would be an understatement. As the Regional Health Command Europe and U.S. Army Europe and Africa Public Health Emergency Officer, Coldren has been the defacto face of Regional Health Command Europe on all things COVID-19.

May 19, 2021

CRDAMC Offering COVID-19 vaccine to 12- 15 year olds

FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center vaccine team will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to beneficiaries 12 to 15- year-olds May 19. TRICARE beneficiaries or parents of beneficiaries can schedule a vaccine appointment online at www.tricareonline.com or by calling the appointment line at 254-288-8888.