Feb. 17, 2026

Go Clear Award Received by NHB Main Operating Room

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton -- The old adage of where there’s smoke must mean there’s fire is not always the [surgical] case.

Feb. 17, 2026

BHC Everett Provider Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care

Everett, Washington — Everett, Wash. -- U.S. Navy Cmdr. Richard Thompson assigned to Branch Health Clinic Everett as senior medical officer has been named in the latest Quarterly Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) report as ‘Best of the Best,’ a recognition of top-performing clinics and providers based on patient satisfaction survey data.

Feb. 17, 2026

Heart Health Month at Walter Reed serves as a reminder to pay attention to your heart

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed remains at the forefront in providing cutting-edge care to its beneficiaries, including minimally invasive surgery and cardiac care.

Feb. 17, 2026

BAMC receives 2025 Digital Health Most Wired recognition

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical

Feb. 17, 2026

How to enroll your newborn in TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new member to your family is a major milestone. Enrolling your newborn in TRICARE is an important step to make sure they have health care coverage from day one.

Feb. 17, 2026

BJACH graduates new medical laboratory specialist

FORT POLK, La. — Private 1st Class Amari Thomas graduated from Advanced Individual Training as a 68K medical laboratory specialist during a ceremony at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Feb. 17, 2026.

Feb. 13, 2026

Army’s newest obstetrics and gynecology nurses answer the call to provide comprehensive women’s health services

Ten Army nurses earned their Area of Concentration designator in obstetrics and gynecology after completing the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Nursing Specialty Course, during a graduation ceremony Feb. 9.

Feb. 13, 2026

Dr. Niemeyer Honored with 2026 AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Impact on Federal Healthcare

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Dr. Debra Niemeyer, Director of the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology, has been selected to receive the 2026 AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors in federal medicine. The award recognizes her career-long contributions to advancing military medicine, improving healthcare delivery, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening federal health systems across the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Public Health Service. This prestigious honor reflects her enduring impact on national healthcare, military readiness, and innovation, and will be presented at the AMSUS Annual Meeting.

Feb. 12, 2026

Tripler Army Medical Center Enhances Pediatric Cardiology Services Across the Indo-Pacific

Tripler Army Medical Center — A pediatric cardiology team from Tripler Army Medical Center held its biannual clinics at U.S. Naval Hospitals Okinawa Dec. 1-5 and Yokosuka Dec. 8-12. The team provided specialized care to children of active-duty service members, retirees, and Department of Defense Education Activity employees. The visit also helped the military treatment facilities strengthen their capabilities.

Feb. 12, 2026

Clearing the vision barrier: Inside Walter Reed’s refractive surgery program

BETHESDA, Md. — As a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman in the early 1980s, Dr. Joseph Pasternak missed his chance to fly by a single line on the eye chart. He could see well with glasses, but the rule then was more unforgiving than it is now: U.S. Navy pilots needed to see 20/20 without them.