Oct. 15, 2021

WRNMMC’s Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s annual influenza (flu) campaign kicked off Oct. 12.

Technician conducts an eye exam

Oct. 14, 2021

Keeping Your Eyes Healthy With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you think you need glasses or contact lenses? If so, you aren’t alone. About 11 million Americans over age 12 need some form of vision correction, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of course, the best way to find out if you need vision correction is by seeing your eye doctor.

Pvt. Hayden McClure, an Army medic assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, administers an MMR vaccine to an Afghan evacuee at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany

Oct. 14, 2021

BAMC nurse helps support vaccination effort for Afghan evacuees

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A Brooke Army Medical Center clinical nurse specialist used her training and experience to help

Members of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's Motorcycle Mentorship Program participated in a command-sponsored ride on July 16, 2021.

Oct. 14, 2021

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune promotes motorcycle safety among employees

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Active duty and civilian employees from Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune gathered on October 7, 2021 to listen to motorcycle safety tips and instruction from an Onslow County Sheriff’s deputy during this month’s Motorcycle Mentorship Program meeting.

Members of the Run Clinic practice proper running stance and posture to improve their technique at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 13, 2021. Posture plays a big part in enhancing stamina and endurance that can improve run times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanne White)

Oct. 14, 2021

Fairchild Fitness Program Completes Final Run Clinic before Winter Season

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild Air Force Base’s last running clinic for the year starts Oct. 18, 2021.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karmalita Phipps, 86th Dental Squadron dental technician, middle, prepares for a group photo with her family and two 86th DS dental technicians at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 5, 2021. October is Down syndrome awareness month. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that can occur when a child’s 21st chromosome is repeated in their genetic makeup. Phipps’ daughter, Maya Lute, second left, was diagnosed at birth with Down syndrome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

Oct. 14, 2021

EFMP observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – The laughter and excitement of kids on the playground fills the air on a sunny October afternoon.

Oct. 13, 2021

International Infection Prevention Week

FORT LEE, Va. — International Infection Prevention Week takes place this year from October 17-23, 2020, and is organized by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Because infection prevention is more important than ever in the battle against a global pandemic and to keep the world safe from healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks, this year’s theme is Make Your Intention Infection Prevention.

U.S. Air Force Airman from Team Fairchild tightens the draw string fastening on their Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) equipment during a large readiness exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 7, 2021. The scenario required Airmen to properly don their gear during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack (CBRN) scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Gomez)

Oct. 13, 2021

EM Sharpens Team Fairchild’s Readiness Capabilities

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – When most people think of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, thoughts of donning Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear immediately come to mind, but there’s more to CBRN than sweating in a fogged-up gas mask for hours.

Elaine Sanchez explores the new MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

Oct. 12, 2021

MHS GENESIS New electronic health record coming soon to the San Antonio Market

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Market will transition to the new electronic health record system – known as MHS

Capt. Jessica Carrignan, assistant chief of physical therapy, demonstrates dry needling therapy.

Oct. 12, 2021

BJACH highlights rehab services during National Physical Therapy Month

FORT POLK, La. — October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, physical therapy is critical to our Army Readiness mission and we have a number of enthusiastic, professionals on our staff to provide this critical health care service.

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