March 6, 2025

Fort Drum Medical Activity offers patients appointment flexibility with Scheduled Virtual Visits

FORT DRUM, New York — Scheduled virtual video visits are medical appointments that give patients the flexibility to meet with their care team from a location that’s convenient and comfortable for them. The new platform is safe, secure, and easy to use, making it the perfect option for anyone who wants to engage their healthcare teams on their terms.

March 5, 2025

Fort Cavazos high school students learn what medical professionals do at an Army hospital

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Killeen Early College High School 11th and 12th grade students toured the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on Feb. 28, gaining valuable insight into the hospital’s various departments and how military and civilian health care teams provide care for Fort Cavazos community beneficiaries.

March 5, 2025

Patient Entrance Hours

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Effective immediately, Irwin Army Community Hospital’s patient entrance hours have changed to better ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff.

March 5, 2025

The Power of Mindfulness: A Daily Practice for Mental and Physical Well-being

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles the CRDAMC behavioral health team is offering to help enhance the mental health and wellbeing of our Fort Cavazos community. FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – In an age of constant connectivity and information overload, the ancient practice of mindfulness has emerged as a powerful tool for improving mental and physical well-being. Mindfulness, at its core, is the human ability to be fully present and aware of our surroundings and actions, without becoming overly reactive or overwhelmed. While we all naturally possess the ability to be mindful, it is a skill that can be enhanced through regular practice. The key to cultivating mindfulness lies in consistency. By bringing awareness to our sensory experiences, thoughts, and emotions, we can develop a greater sense of clarity and focus.

March 4, 2025

Plant-Based Eating for Operational Readiness

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Megan Magness, Naval Hospital Bremerton Nutrition Clinic clinical dietitian -- Plant-based eating does not mean that you are vegan or vegetarian, but rather you are proportionately choosing more of the foods in your diet from plant sources.

March 4, 2025

Unlock Your Health by Understanding Your TRICARE Explanation of Benefits

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Your TRICARE explanation of benefits is an essential tool for understanding your health claims. An EOB is a statement from your health plan that details what action TRICARE has taken on your claims. Take a moment to understand your EOB, what it means, and what may be required on your part.

Feb. 28, 2025

BAMC’s prepared as measles outbreak arrives in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES — Brooke Army Medical Center is prepared as the current measles outbreak makes its way across south

Feb. 28, 2025

Military Aviator Peer Support Program Expands with 59th Medical Wing Research and Leadership

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Military Aviator Peer Support program at Ramstein Air Base, developed by the 86th Operations Group with support from the 59th Medical Wing, provides Air Force aviators with peer-based, non-medical mental health support to address stressors while maintaining flight readiness. Backed by research highlighting healthcare avoidance among aircrew, the program trains enlisted and officer peer supporters to offer confidential guidance, with ongoing evaluation to expand its impact across the Air Force.

Feb. 26, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Celebrates “Thank A Resident” Week

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to announce its participation in National “Thank A Resident” Day on Friday, February 28, 2025, by expanding the celebration to recognize our residents throughout the entire week. This special observance highlights the hard work, dedication, and contributions of medical residents who play a crucial role in both patient care and medical training within the healthcare community. ATAMMC is partnering with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) to host a series of weeklong events in celebration of our residents.

Feb. 26, 2025

Walter Reed dentists say brush up on oral hygiene

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Dentists from Walter Reed paid visits to Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the National Capital Region during February to teach children good dental habits.