Dec. 29, 2020

U.S. Army Soldier, Nigerian native reflects on service, opportunities presented

LANDSTUHL, Germany – Service in the armed forces is an alternative to college for most American high school students nearing graduation. For James Gabisum, service to the country is a privilege he doesn’t take for granted. A native of Nigeria, Gabisum’s first experience with the American way of life came after being selected for participation in a foreign exchange student program in the late 2000s. Following selection, Gabisum, only 15 years old at the time, travelled across the world to the U.S. state of Iowa.

Dec. 28, 2020

Fort Meade focus on resilient mental health during the holiday season

FORT MEADE, Md. — Fort Meade held a virtual Resiliency Town Hall and invited experts from Fort Meade and the surrounding community to provide some helpful suggestions.

Dec. 28, 2020

Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Vilseck Army health clinics begin COVID-19 vaccinations

BAVARIA, Germany — U.S. Army Health Clinics in Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Vilseck conducted their first inoculations of healthcare workers with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 28, 2020.

Dec. 23, 2020

Stem Cell Transplant Program at WRNMMC Accredited, Recognized

Bethesda, Maryland — The Stem Cell Transplant Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and recognized by the Joint Commission (JC) for maintaining the standards and requirements of FACT.

Dec. 23, 2020

Surgeons at WRNMMC Complete First Cardiac Contractility Modulation Device Implantation Surgery Within the DoD

Bethesda, Maryland — On Nov. 24, surgeons at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) completed the first cardiac contractility modulation device implantation surgery within the Department of Defense. The surgery was lead by Army LTC (Dr.) John Symons.

Dec. 23, 2020

Seasonal Depression and the Holidays

Bethesda, Maryland — The winter holidays are traditionally seen as a time of celebration and gathering with friends and family. However, many people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can feel as if December is a month of depression and worry. Add in the COVID-19 Pandemic, and those who suffer from SAD have it more difficult than ever this year.

Dec. 23, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Distributed in Phases to TRICARE Members

The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for you and your family. The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will provide COVID-19 vaccines in phases.

Dec. 22, 2020

NMCP Nurse Presented with the DAISY Award

Portsmouth, VA — Ensign Aaron Furr, a Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) registered nurse assigned to the Multiservice Ward (4H), was surprised with NMCP’s DAISY Award during a ceremony Dec. 22. Capt. Lisa Mulligan, NMCP’s commanding officer presented the award.

Dec. 22, 2020

Operation Peace Visits NMCP

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Dec. 21, 2020) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Pediatric Inpatient Ward welcomed Operation PEACE on Dec. 21.

Dec. 22, 2020

A shot of hope: Naval Hospital Jacksonville administers COVID-19 vaccine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville is among the first wave of Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals to receive COVID-19 vaccines. NH Jacksonville received an initial supply on Dec. 15, and vaccinations started on Dec. 16.