Aug. 7, 2020

Front door, front line: Pharmacy operations adjust to keep pace during pandemic

Ft Knox, KY — FORT KNOX, Ky. — Although he now sits for much of the duty day, Master Sgt. Mark Bolin is not sitting out the COVID-19 pandemic — in fact, he’s a Soldier on the front lines, standing guard.

Aug. 7, 2020

Donating plasma may be the key in the fight against COVID-19

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, HONOLULU — By Mackenzie Walsh August 7, 2020 Maj. Gen. Michael Place sits in a chair, squeezing a red droplet-shaped stress ball. The apheresis machine, which separates plasma from blood, beeps like a video game, echoing something Place said earlier. “It’s a virus – we can win.” COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate against who it infects – even general officers are susceptible. Place, commanding general of the 18th Medical Command as of July 31, contracted COVID-19 in March of this year before coming to Hawaii for his current assignment. He is an example of the importance of getting tested even with mild symptoms. He never developed a cough but experienced a few days of fatigue and was febrile overnight. He stresses the importance of seeking medical guidance and self-isolation to protect your loved ones, even though it is difficult after you no longer feel ill.

Aug. 6, 2020

Kenner services open through COVID-19

FORT LEE, Va. — During this global COVID-19 pandemic, Kenner Army Health Clinic is continuing to operate and offer the services needed by its beneficiaries. Kenner has implemented a one-way-entrance to control entry into the building and maximize social distancing. Patients will be screened per Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines prior to entering the building.  All patients entering the building are required to wear a face covering without valves such as a surgical mask, cloth mask, scarf or bandana.  Only those with an appointment are allowed into the building unless the patient requires a guardian.

Aug. 6, 2020

Naval Hospital Jacksonville oral surgeon selected as Navy Liaison to American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Cmdr. Cecilia Brown, Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s director of dental services, was recently selected as the Navy Liaison to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ (AAOMS) House of Delegates. Military participation in AAOMS supports civilian understanding of military dentistry.

July 28, 2020

Leadership changes hands at Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Albany

Cmdr. Jeremy Pyles relinquished charge of Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Albany during an award ceremony at the clinic (aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany) on July 28.

July 23, 2020

Navy Care virtual visits: Real-time access to care, from anywhere

Navy Care offers an innovative way for patients to see the doctor and maintain medical readiness, without actually visiting the hospital or clinic. Navy Care enables patients to have a live, virtual visit with a clinician, using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Patients can use it from work, home, or anywhere that offers privacy. It’s private, secure, and free. Most importantly, it decreases time away from the mission, work, and family.

July 23, 2020

Naval Hospital Jacksonville physician selected as delegate to American Medical Association’s Young Physicians Section

The American Academy of Family Physicians has selected Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Bernstein, Naval Branch Health Clinic Mayport’s senior medical officer, to be its next delegate to the American Medical Association’s Young Physicians Section. AMA’s Young Physicians Section represents physicians who are under 40 years of age, or who are in their first eight years of professional practice.

July 21, 2020

Travis delivers aid to Honduras

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Airmen assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, delivered humanitarian aid supplies to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, July 18.

July 10, 2020

Leadership changes hands at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Jacksonville, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, and Jacksonville Market

Capt. Matthew Case turned over leadership of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Jacksonville, Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Market to Capt. Teresa Allen during a ceremony at the hospital on July 10. This ceremony marks the first time that all three entities are changing leadership.

July 2, 2020

Press Release 07-001

Effective Monday, July 6th, Womack Army Medical Center primary care clinics and staff will return to full operations. In line with Governor Roy Cooper’s implementation of phase 1 and 2 plans, and after discussion with the Womack Army Medical Center COVID-19 task force, we have determined that Womack can safely return all primary care clinics to both in-person and virtual health appointments.