Jan. 7, 2021

Lyster Soldiers among those that rendered aid at accident scene

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — On 16 December, what started out as a normal Wednesday afternoon for some, ended with a multi vehicle accident and an overturned school bus just outside the Enterprise gate near Fort Rucker, Al. As military personnel were driving home that day, several witnessed the accident unfold and took immediate action.

Jan. 7, 2021

Lyster administers COVID vaccine

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday. The excitement was felt throughout the clinic at this historic milestone in the fight against COVID-19. Since March, clinic staff has adjusted to meet the increased demands the pandemic presented from adjusting to virtual appointments to the drive-through pharmacy.

Jan. 7, 2021

Online Enrollment for TRICARE Overseas Plans Now Available

Are you a TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) beneficiary? If so, you’ll be pleased to know you have a new way you can enroll in your health plan. Online enrollment through Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) is now available for overseas plans on milConnect.

Jan. 6, 2021

Martin Army Community Hospital's Power Couple

FORT BENNING, Ga. — How do two active duty physicians manage to graduate from the same medical school and get stationed together through two permanent change of stations? Coordinating and planning. Through a lot of coordinating and planning. That’s how Martin Army Community Hospital’s Medical Director of Pediatrics Maj. Jessica Aguilar and Family Medicine Residency Faculty Physician Capt. Michael Aguilar manage to juggle the demands of the Army while raising two young children.

Jan. 6, 2021

MACH Welcomes First Baby of 2021

FORT BENNING, Ga. — It’s a boy! Martin Army Community Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2021 on New Year’s Day. Weighing in at five pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long… sporting a gorgeous full head of hair… Baby Landon was born at 12:54 p.m.

Jan. 6, 2021

Army Wellness Center: Part 2 of 2 - Helping you Meet Your Goals

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Imagine yourself walking along the beach. Warm sun on your back, soft white sand underfoot. Gentle waves lapping back and forth as you head toward the palm trees with a tropical drink in your hand. Breathe in, breathe out. Feel the everyday stressors melt away. Better?

Jan. 6, 2021

Francisco Elias: From Kimchi Omelets to Morcilla and Everything in Between

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Have you noticed a change in the Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital Dining Facility? That’s because Francisco Elias took over as Executive Chef about a month ago. So how does a Puerto Rican born, Culinary Institute of America trained, retired Army chef end up at MACH? Well, when life gives you lemons, a chef makes lemonade. Really delicious lemonade.

Jan. 6, 2021

NMCP’s COVID-19 Task Force Efforts Heat Up for Winter Weather

Portsmouth, VA — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Coronavirus (COVID-19) task force recently transitioned to working in a centralized, heated tent at NMCP’s COVID-19 Drive Thru Screening and Triage site.

Jan. 5, 2021

Coronavirus: DOD Response

The Defense Department is working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

Jan. 4, 2021

WRNMMC Surgeon Recognized by AMSUS

Bethesda, Maryland — Army Maj. (Dr.) Steve Hong received the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Physician Award during the 2020 AMSUS Awards ceremony held recently.