Former Army physician turned governor revisits LRMC

June 1, 2021

Former Army physician turned governor revisits LRMC

LANDSTUHL, Germany — LANDSTUHL, Germany – The governor of Virginia paid a visit to Virginia residents stationed overseas and other Service Members at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, May 20.

Joy Moore, volunteer, sorts books in the Patient Library at Brooke Army Medical Center.

May 28, 2021

Longtime volunteer leaves legacy for others to follow

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A longtime volunteer is hanging up her burgundy vest after more than 36 years of service at Brooke

Asia Watson, 17, receives her COVID-19 vaccine at Patch Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, May 22, 2021.

May 28, 2021

Army offers Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents

SEMBACH, Germany — Regional Health Command Europe is making steady progress in its efforts to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to the military community in Europe’s adolescent population, aged 12-17.

All Tricare beneficiaries ages 12 and up

May 27, 2021

All Tricare beneficiaries ages 12 and up

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center offers same-day appointments as well as weekly walk-in days for all

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center pharmacists work collaboratively with patients and other health care providers and impact patient safety by preventing medication errors, drug interactions, and other adverse medication events, Fort Meade, Maryland, Oct. 15, 2020. This year's observation of National Pharmacy Week (Oct. 18-24) will be different from previous years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The commemoration acknowledges the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and technicians make to patient care. The pandemic changed how Kimbrough provides Pharmacy services to beneficiaries through the implementation of curbside pharmacy services. Patients at Kimbrough are able to fill prescriptions at two locations on Fort Meade: The Main Pharmacy, located within the Kimbrough facility, and the PX Refill Pharmacy, located in the Main PX.

May 27, 2021

Taking expired medication could lead to disciplinary action

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Public health officials in Europe are concerned about a recent trend of service members who have taken a controlled substance prescription more than six months after it was prescribed, resulting in a positive urinalysis. Something that could be subject to disciplinary action.

Memorial Holiday Hours

May 26, 2021

Memorial Holiday Hours

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Friday, May 28: Closed 1500 - 1615 Monday, May 31: Closed 0730 - 1615 Please plan accordingly for pharmacy pick ups.

Chief Petty Officer Luis Brown, the Senior Enlisted Leader of 2nd Dental Battalion / NDC Cherry Point, inspects the Summer Dress White uniform of a Navy Officer on Thursday, May 20 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

May 26, 2021

Cherry Point Dental Sailors Conduct Uniform Inspections

MCAS Cherry Point, NC — Sailors assigned to 2nd Dental Battalion / NDC Cherry Point conducted a uniform inspection in their Dress White uniforms on Thursday, May 20 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

May 26, 2021

Fort Lee AWC announces Fit for Duty challenge winners

FORT LEE, Va. — The Army Wellness Center here has pulled off another successful Fit for Duty Challenge, with this year’s event drawing five enthusiastic teams comprised of active duty personnel, family members and DA Civilians.

Flag made of airplane metal with eagle head as a backdrop to two soldiers. Blue sky and white hospital in background.

May 26, 2021

Lozano: The cavalry is coming

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — In October 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) reported over 80% of the boroughs in Alaska, as have staffing shortages in primary care. Medical Department-Activity Alaska and its beneficiaries have also felt the strain of shortages.

Siblings pose for a family photo.

May 26, 2021

Based on data, experts encourage vaccines for teens

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES — Air Force Col. Heather Yun enrolled her teenagers in COVID vaccine trials in back in the winter.An

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