March 19, 2021

Virtual program helps diabetic patients better manage their insulin

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Diabetes Remote Electronic Assisted Monitoring, or DREAM, program focuses on teaching patients how to measure and adjust their insulin independently based on their provider’s instructions. A team from the Military Health System Virtual Medical Center worked with the Diabetes Center of Excellence at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center to develop a program to help augment a patient’s diabetes treatment plan, providing support to the patient between provider appointments. The program is available for patients and providers across the San Antonio Military Healthcare System.

March 19, 2021

Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc: Perseverance in the new normal

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The COVID-19 pandemic introduced changes and challenges that continue to affect the way of life for everyone. Through perseverance, the Army is using innovative ways to deal with the “new normal.” One group in particular that are making the adjustment are wounded, ill, and injured service members in Soldier Recovery Units across the Army. The month of March typically finds some of them preparing to gather at Fort Bliss, Texas, to participate in the Army Trials. However, this year the Army Recovery Care Program, keeping safety paramount for participants and staff, executed the Trials virtually.

March 19, 2021

Kick Butts raises awareness with youth and Tobacco/Vaping Cessation

National Kick Butts Day is March 20. Kick Butts is an annual campaign celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco. This year due to COVID-19 restrictions, Kick Butts activities are suspended, however, when restrictions are lifted Kick Butt activities for youth will be begin.

March 18, 2021

MHS Nurse Advice Line Available 24/7 to Help You

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When it comes to staying healthy, TRICARE knows having health and safety resources you can count on matters. Did you know that one of those resources is round-the-clock health care advice? If you ever have health-related questions or concerns, the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 and at no cost to you.

March 17, 2021

On the frontlines against COVID: Physical Therapy Assistant

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Even with a mask on, you can tell Andre Griggs is all smiles when it comes to his job.

March 17, 2021

Medical command Soldier reflects on Women’s History Month

SEMBACH, Germany — Each March, the U.S. Army celebrates the important contributions of women to the nation, both historically and in today’s society.

March 16, 2021

COLORGUARD, Colorectal Cancer screening kit

FORT LEE, Va. — Please take advantage of our newest program for obtaining colon cancer screening Non-invasive and no-prep Colorectal Cancer screening kit from Exact Science called COLOGUARD. You must be Tricare Prime beneficiary age 50+.

March 16, 2021

April 1, Drive through Pharmacy closes

Effective April 1, the Pharmacy drive through will end. Patients will now enter Kenner and utilize the Pharmacy windows.

March 16, 2021

NMCP’S RRRT ASSISTS NAVAJO NATION IN COVID-19 RESPONSE

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (March 12, 2021) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)’s Rapid Rural Response Team (RRRT) deployed to Chinle Comprehensive Care Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico to help the Navajo Nation in the fight against the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from Dec. 16, 2020 to March 12, 2021.

March 11, 2021

CRDAMC celebrates AMEDD Enlisted Corps’ 134th anniversary

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center celebrated the Army Medical Department Enlisted Corps’ 134th anniversary March 1, with a ceremony hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. Elvin Medina, CRDAMC senior enlisted advisor.