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.

Jan. 4, 2021

BAMC provides COVID-19 vaccine program update

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center administered its first Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to frontline medical professionals Dec. 17 as part of the Department of Defense’s initial vaccine rollout. “I’m ready to eradicate this virus,” said Army Capt. Rebecca Parrish, a COVID-19 intensive care unit nurse, after she received BAMC’s first vaccine.

Jan. 4, 2021

San Antonio Military Health System Delays Elective Surgeries

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON — In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order for area hospitals to postpone elective surgeries and procedures to reserve capacity for COVID-19 patients from the community. In line with this order and to ensure our healthcare professionals are poised to support an increased need for acute inpatient care, the San Antonio Military Health System has begun temporarily delaying some elective surgical cases, particularly those requiring an overnight stay.

Jan. 4, 2021

Fort Drum Veterinary Treatment Facility hosts drive-up vaccine clinic

FORT DRUM, NEW YORK — The Fort Drum Veterinary Treatment Facility hosted a drive-up vaccine clinic at their facility on Fort Drum, New York, Dec. 28. The day-long event provided much-needed inoculations and wellness exams while minimizing person-to-person contact. Additionally, no appointments were necessary, allowing the clinic to care for more pets than on a typical day.