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. 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.

Thomas McCaffery, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, briefs reporters at the Pentagon on the department’s phase, standardized and coordinated strategy for distributing and administrating COVID-19 vaccines, Dec 9, 2020. (DOD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany Chase.)

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.

An Army family member at Fort Bliss, Texas receives the seasonal flu vaccine at a community flu drive held Oct. 9, 2020, at the Fort Bliss Main Exchange. More than 600 Army family members and military retirees were vaccinated during the two-day event.

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.

Cesar De La Vega (right) ensures Maj. Kay Bolin properly dons her personal protective equipment in an intensive care unit at Brooke Army Medical Center July 17.

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.

Col. Andrew Baxter, regional nurse executive for Regional Health Command Europe, gives a presentation during the virtual RHCE Medical Surgical conference held in late November and early December.

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.

Capt. Seth Vande Kamp

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.

Dec. 3, 2020

Army Warrior Tasks: MACH Soldiers Train to Survive

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Do you know how to navigate unfamiliar terrain without Waze or Google Maps? How about mastering that skill after treating a casualty and calling in a medevac?

Best Warrior Competition NCOY and SOY

Dec. 3, 2020

Best Warrior Competition: Martin's Finest

FORT BENNING, Ga. — They rucked 12 miles, climbed ropes and navigated unfamiliar territory in the dead of night. They scored points on accuracy shooting enemies and speed and skill in treating casualties.

Ms. Ruby Ramos

Dec. 3, 2020

Army's Best of the Best: Ms. Ruby Ramos

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The Defense Health Agency (DHA) recognized Medical Support Assistant (MSA) Ruby Ramos as ranking among the Army’s Best of the Best. Ms. Ramos’ smiling face is often the first thing patients see at Fort Benning’s Martin Army Community Hospital’s (MACH) Dermatology Clinic. She scored 100% patient satisfaction on the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) from April 1 through June 30 because she goes above and beyond when it comes to patient-centered care.

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