Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion personnel train to care for chemical injuries during a field exercise on Dec. 7, 2023. The Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties course prepares medical forces for scenarios they could encounter during combat involving hazardous materials or biological warfare.

Dec. 18, 2023

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion train to care for chemical and biological warfare injuries

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo and 2nd Medical Battalion personnel train to care for chemical injuries during a field exercise on Dec. 7, 2023. The Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties course prepares medical forces for scenarios they could encounter during combat involving hazardous materials or biological warfare.

NCO Induction Ceremony

Dec. 18, 2023

Tripler Army Medical Center NCO Induction Ceremony

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center NCO Induction Ceremony

The CDC notes while most stores sell only pasteurized milk, some dairies sell “raw” milk. Please consider that efforts to detect contamination in unpasteurized milk continues to improve; but low levels of bacteria remain a risk and can later cause illness. Use caution -- Stay healthy, stay informed.

Dec. 15, 2023

Avoiding sharp sticks, infections

When working in medical and dental spaces, there are sometimes risk of accidental skin puncture, when needles, dental burrs (the drill bits), scalpels, and other items – referred to as sharps are involved. Which means there is also the risk of infection.

CRDAMC PAO

Dec. 15, 2023

CRDAMC graduates newest OB/GYN nurse specialists

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center held a graduation for seven new OB/GYN nurse specialists, or 66Gs, in a ceremony at the hospital Dec. 15. The Army first lieutenants endured a 16-week course focused on providing foundational information and skills that prepare Army Nurse Corps officers and Department of Defense civilian registered nurses to function as an advanced beginner OB/GYN staff nurse in a variety of nursing settings.

Sgt. Audie Murphy Induction

Dec. 15, 2023

Tripler Army Medical Center Sergeant Audie Murphy Induction

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center Sergeant Audie Murphy Induction

Group photo

Dec. 14, 2023

Adolescent and Young Adult medicine doctors share a love of caring for beneficiaries

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — If there is a common thread that runs through the physicians who practice in the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine Clinic at Walter Reed, it’s a love and passion for the care of youth.

Retired World War II veteran sitting in his home

Dec. 14, 2023

Q&A: How Does TRICARE For Life Work With Medicare?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you be eligible for Medicare soon? You may have questions about the different parts of Medicare and how they interact with TRICARE For Life.

Soldier conducting a pulmonary function test on a patient.

Dec. 14, 2023

Defense Health Network, Medical Readiness Command, West leverage resources to improve patient care

FORT JOHNSON, La. — William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas answered the call for assistance by providing two respiratory specialists, Staff Sgt. Adolfo Uribe, and Sgt. Christopher Allen to support patient care at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

Dec. 13, 2023

Medical Service Corps holiday cheer at NHB/NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Happy Holidays...There's a reason why the Medical Service Corps is referred to as Navy Medicine's most diverse corps, comprised of health care administrators, clinicians and scientists…

Dec. 13, 2023

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton Holiday Meal & Music

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Breaking bread and sharing song...NHB/NMRTC Bremerton's Terrace Dining Facility offered a holiday meal Dec. 13, 2023 which featured traditional entrees along with a host of side dishes, salad and dessert offerings…

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