Dec. 14, 2020

December Holiday Hours

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Dec 18: Training Day, Closed at 1200 Dec 24: Holiday (Closed) Dec: Christmas Holiday (Closed) Dec 31: Training Day, Closed at 1200 Jan 1: New Year's Holiday (Closed)

Dec. 14, 2020

About The COVID-19 Vaccine

MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under Emergency Use Authorization has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine will be given in a two-dose series separated by 21 days. Vaccines from different manufacturers will NOT be interchangeable. The vaccine recipient must receive the same vaccine for both doses. Talk to your provider to ensure you get the right dose at the right time.

Dec. 14, 2020

Naval Hospital Jacksonville pharmacy staff recognized for outstanding service

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville pharmacy staff were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments during the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar’s (JFPS) annual Navy pharmacy virtual awards ceremony on Nov. 13.

Dec. 11, 2020

Handling stress and anxiety during the winter holidays

SEMBACH, Germany — With the holiday season upon us, the cold, dark days that winter brings, and the social distancing and movement restrictions brought about by COVID-19, it’s not uncommon for people to feel depressed.

Dec. 10, 2020

DOD Officials Announce Distribution Plan for Initial COVID-19 Vaccine

Regarding the initial COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Defense Department officials announced a phased and coordinated strategic plan for distributing and administering the initial COVID-19 vaccines.

Dec. 9, 2020

Your Options to Get a Flu Shot

Do you normally receive your care at a military hospital or clinic? If the flu vaccine isn’t available at a military hospital or clinic, you can still get the vaccine at no cost through the TRICARE network.

Dec. 8, 2020

Winter is coming: COVID surge spurs readiness efforts at BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation, Brooke Army Medical Center is bracing for the impact of the coming winter months as colder weather drives people indoors where the virus is more likely to spread. Equipped with lessons learned, BAMC is preparing to shift resources and personnel to ensure hospital readiness in the event of a patient increase. On the preventive front, leaders continue to underscore the importance of safety measures such as hand washing, face coverings, personal protective equipment and physical distancing.

Dec. 4, 2020

Regional Health Command Europe hosts first ever ‘virtual’ MEDSURG conference

SEMBACH, Germany — Regional Health Command Europe conducted its fall Medical Surgical conference Nov. 16 – Dec. 4. More than 450 Army, Navy and Air Force healthcare personnel from across Europe, Qatar, Bahrain, Turkey, South Korea, the continental United States, and as far west as Hawaii, participated in the 14-day “virtual” conference.

Dec. 3, 2020

MACH Remembers Beloved Family Medicine Resident

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital offers our sincerest condolences to the family of Capt. Seth Vernon Vande Kamp. The 31-year-old from Blue Springs, Mo. served as a Family Medicine Resident at MACH, until he pcs’d in August. As one of the Army’s newest physicians, he touched the lives of many patients here at Fort Benning. Vande Kamp was among seven Soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash while on a routine peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on November 12.

Dec. 3, 2020

Battlefield Circulation: MACH Command Visits Anniston Army Depot

ANNISTON, Ala. — Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital commander Col. Melissa Hoffman and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Santiago-Perez visited the MACH satellite clinic located on Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) November 17.