June 11, 2024

Trauma Capstone trains TAMC’s medical residents for deployed environment

Tripler Army Medical Center — As military medical residents assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center approach their Graduate Medical Education graduation and prepare for their next assignments, they have one final hurdle: the GME Trauma Capstone. Seventy-three graduating resident physicians participated this month in this year’s Trauma Capstone, held at the Medical Simulation Training Center, Schofield Barracks.

June 11, 2024

Understand How TRICARE Covers Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you think you or your partner may be dealing with infertility? Learn about how TRICARE covers certain diagnosis and treatment options.

June 11, 2024

Wright-Patterson Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio — The Wright-Patterson Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a

June 11, 2024

Walter Reed Champions Holistic Health Care During Cancer Survivorship Day Open House

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — The atmosphere inside the Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) on Cancer Survivorship Day, June 6, 2024, resembled a reunion filled with cancer survivors, caretakers, and health care professionals all reconnecting and championing the goal of living with passion and purpose. MCC is the only Department of Defense Center of Excellence for cancer, and in 2023 published a groundbreaking, collaborative study indicating that cancer patients treated within the Military Health System (MHS) generally received earlier cancer diagnoses than privately insured or Medicaid patients.

June 11, 2024

United for Success: Soldiers and Teachers Work Together Through Partners in Education (PIE)

June 10, 2024 — From fall 2023 to May 2024, Fort Middle School faced a critical need to improve its 8th graders' Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) test scores to retain magnet academy funding. Martin Army Community Hospital joined forces with the school in a powerful collaboration known as PIE.

June 10, 2024

A Sustainable Choice for Oasis Cafe

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Oasis Cafe is taking a bold step towards sustainability by transitioning from traditional Styrofoam to-go containers to the innovative reusable Ozzi container system. This shift offers significant benefits to our patrons and helps us manage rising food costs without compromising the quality our customers have come to expect.

June 10, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the health care process? You can find patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

June 10, 2024

Lyster welcomes new commander

Fort Novosel, AL — Lt. Col. Leah Steder assumed command of Lyster Army Health Clinic from Lt. Col. Garrett Holt during a change of command ceremony at the Army Aviation Museum at Fort Novosel on June 6. Community leaders, colleagues, family, and friends gathered to watch the time-honored military tradition surrounded by a picturesque backdrop of aviation history on display at the museum.

June 10, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center hosts the annual Skin Cancer Summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the only Department of Defense (DOD) Cancer Center of Excellence, hosted its annual Skin Cancer Summit virtually, May 30, 2024. While May is annually observed as National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month to highlight the most common cancer in the United States, Walter Reed providers encourage people to protect their skin against the sun's harmful rays daily. This includes using sunscreen and wearing clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun for prolonged periods.

June 10, 2024

Making history and honoring heritage – New medical center commander/director hopes to inspire

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – United States Navy Captain Anja Dabelić makes history at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune as the first woman to lead the Medical Center since its establishment as a haven for care some 80 years ago. Dabelić assumed directorship of the facility and command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Camp Lejeune on May 21, 2024.