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.

Jan. 4, 2021

First Fort Lee employee vaccinated for COVID-19 says the flu shot 'hurt a lot worse' than this

FORT LEE, Va. — Neal Hudgins made history Monday morning.

Jan. 4, 2021

Mercy Chefs Delivers Meals to NMCP

Portsmouth, VA — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) received a special delivery from Mercy Chefs as they assist in the command’s battle against COVID-19, Dec. 29.

Jan. 4, 2021

National Blood Donor Month: Join the Fight!

Joint Base Lewis-McChord — Please join the fight and help support our deployed soldiers by donating blood to the ASBBC-PNW. These donations are in direct support of our overseas deployments. We need our retirees and military family members to join this fight by donating blood and helping to ensure that our deployed warriors are supported with blood products. Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri, 8:40 a.m. - 3 p.m.