Jan. 18, 2024

Meet Tripler’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Team

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center’s team of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists is an integral part of the TAMC team, providing anesthesia to patients throughout the hospital. The CRNA team will use Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week, Jan. 21-27, as an opportunity to build strong relationships across the organization and to spread awareness of anesthetists. TAMC’s CRNA team consists of 24 members, made up of 15 active duty and nine civilian providers.

Jan. 18, 2024

CPO Advancement Exam hopes for NMCSD Sailor

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The basketball court at Naval Medical Center San Diego’s (NMCSD) gym was converted to a test center as more than 130 first class petty officers were administered the FY 2024 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Advancement Exam, 18 Jan. Off to the side as you entered the court is a table packed with cell phones while their rightful owners are taking the exam. You could hear the phones’ murmurs placed to their lowest setting permitted for some, while others depleted their battery as they vibrated.

Jan. 18, 2024

Newest Navy Medical Service Corps lieutenant at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps officer Randy Le was out of uniform for a short time Jan. 18, 2024…

Jan. 18, 2024

Physicians of the nation’s youngest warriors present research work at pediatric conference

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed provides safe and quality care to all its beneficiaries, including the youngest warriors – children of the men and women who serve in uniform. To provide the best care, those who treat Walter Reed’s young patients receive world-class training and conduct innovative research in pediatrics.

Jan. 17, 2024

How TRICARE Covers Ambulance Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — In some emergencies, an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, your TRICARE plan covers ambulance services in these situations.

Jan. 17, 2024

National Blood Donor Month highlights vital need for donations

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — January is National Blood Donor Month, an observance to encourage people to consider donating blood and platelets, explained Navy Lt. Michelle Wallace, director of the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – National Capital Region, located on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Jan. 16, 2024

Chiropractic Care for Active Duty at Naval Hospital Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Active duty service members are just an adjustment away from getting their kinks out at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

Jan. 14, 2024

Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — During the first week of December 2023, the Air Force, Army and Marines collaborated in Operation AGILE Medic at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, providing medics with real-world experience in austere environments transporting patients and implementing hands-on Medic-X training. Throughout the joint exercise, medics were faced with unexpected scenarios, where they had to communicate between the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) team to Air Evacuation and, or, Critical Care Air Transport team, and vice versa.

Jan. 12, 2024

Two different roads, one final destination for pair of NMCSD pharmacists

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — As Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) celebrates National Pharmacist Day, 12 Jan., we present two pharmacists whose parallel trajectory lead them to serving in one of the hospital’s most relied upon departments by beneficiaries who expect a precision and expediency that leaves zero room for complacency.

Jan. 12, 2024

Cervical Cancer Screening A Walk-In at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- For anyone seeking Cmdr. Teri Ryals, Naval Hospital Bremerton OB/GYN clinic department head and certified nurse midwife on a Friday morning, there’s only one place to look.