Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) Forensic Health Care Examiners pose for a picture around the emergency sign in front of WAMC Emergency room entrance, August 29, 2024.

Sept. 23, 2024

Womack Forensic Team is Breaking the Silence and Building Resilience

As a registered nurse and Forensic Healthcare Program Manager for Womack Army Medical Center, Kelly Taylor and her team provides compassionate care and support to survivors of sexual assault. With a passion for forensics and a drive to make a difference, Taylor shares her journey and insights on the importance of consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships. Taylor’s path to becoming a sexual assault nurse examiner began while working in emergency medicine where she encountered patients that experienced trauma, physical and sexual abuse. “My passion was caring for patients that come in the most vulnerable moments of their lives and so I wanted to channel that passion into something meaningful,” said Taylor.

Womack Army Medical Center's September 21st, Maternity Fair brought together experts and resources to support military families and new parents. This event highlighted the comprehensive services available to ensure a healthy and happy journey for parents and babies.

Sept. 21, 2024

Empowering New Parents: Womack Army Medical Center's Maternity Fair

Womack Army Medical Center's recent Maternity Fair brought together experts and resources to support military families and new parents. This event highlighted the comprehensive services available to ensure a healthy and happy journey for parents and babies. More than 480 families attended the event that is held twice per year. This year the event held on Saturday, September 21st, was extended to 3 p.m. from the normal 10 to 2 p.m. Providing attendees with enough time to attend all the classes offered by the Fort Liberty Army Community Services and still have enough time to visit all the booths facilitated by Womack staff, Fort Liberty, and other local community services.

Wilford Hall Emergency Center member talks to inspectors

Sept. 20, 2024

WHASC Emergency Center recognized by STRAC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — As of Aug. 1, 2024, Wilford Hall Family Emergency Center was incorporated into the Southwest Texas

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. FaLana Gideon (left) commander of the recently-activated 316th Inpatient Operations Squadron and Senior Airman Bailey Arthur cut the cake celebrating the U.S. Air Force's 77th birthday during a ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sept. 19

Sept. 19, 2024

316th Inpatient Operations Squadron, Walter Reed celebrate U.S. Air Force’s 77th birthday

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md — Airmen of the 316th Inpatient Operations Squadron (IPTS), the U.S. Air Force’s first squadron stood up at Walter Reed on Aug. 23, 2024, joined other team members at the medical center to celebrate the branch’s 77th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony following morning colors on Sept. 19, 2024.

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Sept. 19, 2024

Stay In the Know With TRICARE Newsletters

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that TRICARE publishes quarterly newsletters? The TRICARE Health Matters Newsletter and the TRICARE Dental Program Health Matters Newsletter offer helpful information about your health and dental plans, as well as the latest TRICARE news.

Medical Readiness Command East Commanding General, Brigadier General Lance Raney, passes the colors and all that it represents to incoming commander Col. Stephanie Mont during the Womack Army Medical Center Change of Command Ceremony, September 17, 2024, Weaver Auditorium.

Sept. 17, 2024

Womack Welcomes New Leadership, Honors Outgoing Commander's Legacy

Womack Army Medical Center Commander, Col. David R. Zinnante relinquished command to Col. Stephanie L. Mont during a poignant change of command ceremony September 17, in the Weaver auditorium. The ceremony, attended by Womack staff, military personnel, family members, and distinguished guests, marked the culmination of Zinnante’ s two-year tenure. Under his leadership, Womack Army Medical Center achieved significant improvements in quality, safety, and readiness.

Team members of Walter Reed’s Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic are credited with launching a successful Initial Entry Clinic (IEC) designed to assist Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries obtain their first therapy appointment in under two weeks.

Sept. 17, 2024

Walter Reed’s Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health launches efficient initial appointment process

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — “Efficiency leads to recapture,” state Defense Health Agency (DHA) officials, recognizing the Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health (AOBH) Clinic at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Walter Reed). The clinic successfully launched an Initial Entry Clinic (IEC) designed to assist Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries obtain their first therapy appointment in under two weeks. “This initiative [allowed] Walter Reed to consistently meet access to care standards from January to July 2024,” added DHA officials.

Smiling mother holds baby wearing onesie in her arm. Baby smiles up at grinning father.

Sept. 17, 2024

TRICARE Dental Program Automatically Enrolls Kids at Age 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As a new parent, you have a lot on your mind—but dental insurance for your baby might not be at the top of the list. Don’t worry! The TRICARE Dental Program helps military families by signing up kids at age 1.

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center airman receives prestigious combat award

Sept. 17, 2024

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center airman receives prestigious combat award

LANDSTUHL, Germany — After more than two years of getting lost in the paper shuffle of military bureaucracy, an airman was finally awarded a rare combat decoration for providing critical care to service members during a large-scale aerial evacuation mission.

The Gene Monroe Band performs during Organizational Day at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, held Sept. 13, 2024, to celebrate not only the dedication and the hard work of Walter Reed team members, but also the 13th anniversary of the coming together of Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) to form WRNMMC, and the 173rd anniversary of the birth of Maj. (Dr.) Walter Reed, born on Sept. 13, 1851.

Sept. 16, 2024

Walter Reed celebrates staff, namesake, and team during Organizational Day event

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — On Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) held its first Organizational Day (O-Day) since the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating its team members, as well as the 13th anniversary of the coming together of Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) to form WRNMMC, and the 173rd anniversary of the birth of Maj. (Dr.) Walter Reed, born on Sept. 13, 1851.

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