July 15, 2024

New Pharmacy Initiative at Columbus AFB is ‘The Bee’s Knees’

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The 14th Medical Group is leveraging technology and teamwork to streamline the prescription-fill process and improve access to care for pharmacy patients at Columbus Air Force Base. With new, more efficient workflow processes in place, the pharmacy team now offers auto-activation, eliminating the need for patients to call or text in to self-activate the fill process for new, routine prescriptions.

July 15, 2024

Walter Reed observes National Therapeutic Recreation Week

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed has one of the most robust therapeutic recreation programs in the Military Health System (MHS), helping beneficiaries improve and recover from disabilities and illnesses through various of adaptive activities.

July 12, 2024

Madigan Soldiers honored and recognized for exemplary service

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — On 5 July Col. Hope M. Williamson-Younce honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements! COL Hope Williamson-Younce, Madigan Commander,​ honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements!

July 11, 2024

Cool is the Rule to Beat the Heat at Naval Hospital Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- As much of the U.S. blistered under a summer sun, temperatures hovered near – and over - triple digits for much of the long Fourth of July weekend in the Pacific Northwest.

July 11, 2024

59th MDW & partners research featured in prestigious medical publication

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TX — A significant research study, made possible through a Defense Health Agency Restoral program grant

July 11, 2024

Easily Manage TRICARE Prescriptions With the Express Scripts Pharmacy Mobile App

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Looking for a convenient way to keep track of your TRICARE prescriptions? Download the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app to securely manage your medications anytime, anywhere.

July 11, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Staff Place Independence Day Flags at Naval Cemetery

Portsmouth — In recognition of Independence Day, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff placed American flags on 880 graves located at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex (NSA HR-PA) Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery, July 3.

July 11, 2024

Walter Reed first in DOD to perform new, safer procedure for AFib

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s electrophysiology laboratory recently performed the Department of Defense’s first pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). PFA offers a safer option for AFib, according to retired U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Matthew Needleman, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist. Needleman led the team that performed the procedure on an active-duty service member with a deployment-limiting arrythmia, enabling the service member to be globally deployable.

July 10, 2024

Serving It Up at NMRTC Bremerton …

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Serving It Up at NMRTC Bremerton …Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton Recreation Advisory Committee hosted a taco sale July 10, 2024, serving up the tasty offerings to raise proceeds, all of which directly support upcoming RAC-sponsored command events for all hands. The brisk lunch-time option brought smiles to those who took advantage of the brisk and welcomed dish (official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

July 10, 2024

Madigan welcomes 27 American Red Cross Summer Youth Program Volunteers

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Last week Madigan Army Medical Center welcomed the 27 volunteers from the American Red Cross Summer Youth Program! They come in one day per week for the summer to volunteer. The students involved are military family members and others from around our community who aspire to learn more about healthcare and career opportunities. This program is a great opportunity for everyone involved and promotes a positive influence in our community! Our Madigan team also appreciated having the additional volunteer support throughout the week. Thank you for volunteering and we welcome you here!