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.

April 27, 2022

BAMC bids farewell to commanding general

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center bid farewell to Commanding General Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray during a

April 27, 2022

C-suite’s culture of care

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — It can be a balancing act, but senior leaders at Brooke Army Medical Center make it a priority to

April 26, 2022

CRDAMC shares ways the community can give back on Earth Day

Fort Hood, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center recognized Earth Day to inform hospital staff and visitors about the differences they can make when it comes to saving the planet 18 April.

April 25, 2022

Eglin has first sexual assault medical exam team

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group is the first Air Force medical unit in the continental U.S. to have a dedicated in-house sexual assault medical forensic examiners team.

April 20, 2022

BAMC recognizes volunteers for their service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A special recognition ceremony was held April 13 to honor all the volunteers who contribute to the

April 19, 2022

Pre-Authorization and Medical Necessity for Prescription Drugs: What You Need to Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Prescription drugs are tools meant to support your overall health. TRICARE has procedures to make sure you get the right prescription drug to treat your condition. You must sometimes work with your doctor to get approval for coverage of certain drugs. Two examples of this are pre-authorization (also known as prior authorization) and medical necessity.

April 18, 2022

Mother's Meals make for memorable first dinner

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — Bassett Army Community Hospital Nutrition Care Division is aiming to make the first meal, as a family, special for patients who have given birth at the hospital. With the delivery of Mother’s Meals to three patients April 4, three months of planning and research brought the idea to life.