Jan. 21, 2021

BAMC celebrates MLK with virtual presentation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a live virtual presentation on BAMC’s Facebook page Jan. 14. The Baptist minister and activist became the spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, inspired by his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi.

Jan. 21, 2021

USNH Okinawa Will Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations for All MHS beneficiaries and SOFA status members Age 75 and Older

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Starting on Monday, January 25th, from noon to 3:30 pm, MHS beneficiaries and SOFA status members

Jan. 21, 2021

Regional Health Command Europe Soldiers compete for Army Best Medic title

SEMBACH, Germany — Since winning the 2020 Regional Health Command Europe Best Medic competition back in November, Sgt. Michael Metcalf and Spc. Walter Galdamez from U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Bavaria have been hard at work training for the Army competition.

Jan. 18, 2021

3 Ways to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Hope is on the horizon with vaccination news and the beginning of a new year. But COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. are on the rise. This means we all must continue to take steps to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This is true even after people eventually get vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Jan. 18, 2021

TRICARE Provides New Coverage for Low Back Pain Physical Therapy

Do you have acute or chronic low back pain? If the answer is yes, you aren’t alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, low back pain is the most common type of pain reported by patients. You can take preventive steps and manage low back pain safely and effectively. As of Jan. 1, 2021, if you need physical therapy for your low back pain, the Defense Health Agency established a demonstration. With the demonstration, TRICARE will waive cost-shares for qualified beneficiaries for up to three physical therapy sessions in 10 states.

Jan. 15, 2021

Director’s Update Regarding COVID Vaccine Supply

Bethesda, Maryland — The health and safety of the staff and beneficiaries of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) remain our top priority, and we are committed to providing the most current information as we fight the global pandemic of COVID-19.

Jan. 15, 2021

A long road to recovery: 10th Mountain Soldier returns to duty nearly a year after catastrophic car accident

FORT DRUM, New York — Perseverance is defined as the ability to keep doing something despite obstacles or delay in achieving success. A real-world example is that of 1st Lt. Thomas Vincent, who spent nearly an entire year recovering after a severe car accident in November 2019 left him with multiple injuries.

Jan. 15, 2021

Kimbrough COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Kimbrough continues to administer the vaccine to the Fort Meade community in a phased approach based off of the DoD vaccination schema and CDC guidance.    Due to the limited availability of vaccine at this time, priority is given to our critical national capabilities on the installation.  We will announce when we are able to provide the vaccine to the 75 years and older population as the supply  becomes more available.

Jan. 15, 2021

Fort Hood healthcare workers, first responders receive initial COVID-19 vaccine doses at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center received its initial shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine and began inoculating healthcare workers and first responders within hours on Dec. 15; igniting hope that there is a light at the end of the global pandemic tunnel.

Jan. 15, 2021

First wave of COVID vaccine reaches Dental Health Command Europe

SEMBACH, Germany — Army dental clinic staff across the European theater lined up with their healthcare counterparts to receive the Moderna COVID vaccine, as part of the initial distribution of the vaccine which began Dec. 28.