May 9, 2022

WRNMMC’s prosthetics unit gives relief to military kid with special needs

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Paisley Minor is just 5 years old, but yet she is strong and talented. Her friendly smile brightens the room as she enters the prosthetics and orthopedics unit despite her struggle to walk. Paisley is a double amputee who has had a total of seven surgeries. She is also battling several other medical conditions. She can only walk with the help of artificial limbs, but that does not stop her from being herself - happy, singing, smiling and sometimes running.

May 6, 2022

WRNMMC’s Chief Nursing Officer commends nurses for their service to the nation’s heroes

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — National Nurses Week, observed May 6-12, recognizes and honors the special role nurses play in the field of health care and the welfare of their patients. But according to Chief Nursing Officer Navy Capt. Jessica Beard, the nurses at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) deserve recognition year-round because of the unique roles they fill serving at the Flagship of Military Medicine.

May 6, 2022

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Start of National Nurses Week 2022

MCAS Cherry Point — The staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point honor and celebrate the healing hands of all Nurses, especially those serving aboard the facility during National Nurses Week 2022.

May 5, 2022

SAUSHEC Research Day highlights importance of continued learning, exploration

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual Research Day event April

May 4, 2022

NMCP HELPS SHAPE THE FUTURE

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 28, 2022) –Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff used their expertise as care providers in a unique way on April 28. Instead of caring for the sick and wounded, they were educating and inspiring the future of our country.

May 4, 2022

NMCP EM RESIDENT RECEIVES SUFFOLK AWARD

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Apr. 13, 2022) – Lt. Cmdr. Chad Thompson, an Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Emergency Medicine resident, was recognized by the City of Suffolk at their annual awards ceremony, April 5.

May 4, 2022

NMCP HOSTS HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

PORTSMOUTH, Virg. — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Diversity Committee hosted a Holocaust Remembrance ceremony in the command’s Chapel of Comfort, April 7.

May 4, 2022

Veteran applauds WRNMMC prosthetics unit for excellent services

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — For more than a decade, Earl Granville has been making the four-hour drive from his home near Philadelphia to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. During his treatment visits, he undergoes rigorous sessions of physical therapy and has regular maintenance performed on his prosthetic limbs by the staff of WRNMMC’s Department of Rehabilitation. When necessary, the devices are completely replaced. He said he has regained a great deal of strength and confidence due to the service he receives, which is especially important to him as a veteran involved in the work of helping and supporting other veterans.

April 29, 2022

Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Service Dress White Inspection

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted a Service Dress White Uniform inspection Friday, April 29. The inspection provided leaders an opportunity to speak with Sailors about recent and upcoming events while hearing their concerns.

April 28, 2022

10 TRICARE Health Care Terms You Should Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you recently come across a health care term and weren’t quite sure what it meant? It’s OK. Health care coverage is full of terms you may not know. To help you better understand your TRICARE benefit, here’s a list of commonly used health care terms and definitions.