Feb. 6, 2020

Rescue dogs help heal wounded warriors

Muffled gunfire reverberates from an unknown location within the building; Peter’s unwavering gaze is focused on his partner’s ‘six’ - three weeks of training is about to be put to the test.

Jan. 24, 2020

Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know

1/24/2020 — With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick.

Dec. 4, 2019

Joint Medical Readiness Center adding virtual health assessments

12/4/2019 — FORT BELVOIR, Va. (December 10, 2019) -- Readiness and health are intimately intertwined. Being medically ready is critical for deployable Soldiers who need to be ready to fight and win today’s wars. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s Joint Medical Readiness Center is an integrated system of readiness and health that provides centralized multiple appointments, medical assessments, and healthcare services for optimum readiness, according to Maj. Kelly Green, Joint Medical Readiness Center department chief.

May 16, 2019

A change of address may mean new TRICARE health options

5/16/2019 — Are you and your family moving? Moving doesn’t change your TRICARE eligibility. But it may change the TRICARE health care options available to you and your family. A change of address, such as moving to a new country, city, region, or ZIP+4 code is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE). This QLE means you have 90 days from the date of your address change to enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan based on your eligibility or plan availability in the new location.

Oct. 31, 2018

Exercise physiologist extends services for Schriever

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- William Goins, 21st Medical Group health promotions flight commander and certified exercise physiologist, is extending his fitness insight and specialty services for Schriever AFB Airmen.

Sept. 13, 2018

Ireland Army Health Clinic holds Community Town Hall, discusses Retiree Transition

Fort Knox, Ky. – Ireland Army Health Clinic officials will host a town hall Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m., at the American Legion in Elizabethtown, Ky., to discuss transitioning retirees’ primary care to the civilian healthcare network. The first of these groups of beneficiaries will receive a letter as soon as Oct. 1.

March 12, 2018

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Launches Mobile Application for Patients​

3/12/2018 — FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH) today announced the launch of a new mobile application for patients simply called the Belvoir Hospital app. Developed in coordination with the Defense Health Agency and FBCH Marketing, Belvoir Hospital app will serve as a one-touch patient experience, featuring centralized information and services that provide greater access to and utilization of health services offered in the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

June 19, 2017

24-hour Fitness Grand Opening

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, along with Airmen from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron and 21st Force Support Squadron, cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of 24-hour fitness at the Fitness Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 16, 2017. Military ID registration for 24/7 access is now available at the Fitness Center. (U. S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley)

Nov. 15, 2010

EFMP Helps Guide Special Needs Families through Processes

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- You can think of Jackie Wickham as a personal process guide for Air Force and sister families assigned to Peterson Air Force Base, navigating the maze of agencies and services available to people with special needs.