March 9, 2020

55th MDG 'Soars Into Health'

The 55th Medical Group recently completed its initial Soar Into Health seven-week challenge.

March 5, 2020

Coronavirus: What You Need to Know

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash — By Mr. Christopher Larsen (Regional Health Command Pacific) March 5, 2020 Novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to spread worldwide. As COVID-19 spreads, so does information about the disease. If one surfs the Internet, everything from scientifically-proven medical information about the virus to debunked conspiracy theories can be found. More than 95,000 cases have been reported worldwide, and COVID-19 has killed more than 3,300 people, mostly in mainland China. The disease has spread wider in Washington state, where ten people have died. A 71-year-old-man in California with underlying health conditions passed away from the disease this week, bringing the nationwide death toll to 11.

Feb. 27, 2020

Dental Care Tips for Kids Using TRICARE Dental Program

2/27/2020 — From babies to teenagers, practicing good dental hygiene is important for children of all ages. Parents play a critical role in developing these positive, healthy behaviors at a young age. Because February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, here are some tips to help keep your child’s teeth healthy and strong through the years. Also, learn about covered services that active duty family members enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) have.

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).