TRICARE encourages you to focus on your mental health during the holidays and throughout the year. There are steps you can take and resources you can use to manage the holidays. Remember, you’re not alone, and help is close at hand.

Nov. 29, 2023

Holiday Resilience: How TRICARE Supports Your Mental Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For many people, the holiday season brings expectations of joy. But for some, the holidays may be a time of stress, sadness, or isolation. Life events like the deployment of a spouse, the loss of a loved one, and complex family dynamics can affect how we feel during the holiday season.

Registered nurse1st Lt. Hannah Melkun who is in her final year in the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, posed for a picture during the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 2023 Annual Congress held in August.

Nov. 29, 2023

WAMC learner presents at AANA Annual Congress

The passion for learning, growth, and excellence propelled registered nurse 1st Lt. Hannah Melkun, who is in her final year of the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN, to become involved in research. She was then selected by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) to represent Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) at the 2023 Annual Congress in August.

Nov. 28, 2023

No Stash of the ‘Stache for Movember Men’s Health Awareness at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- There was no stashing the ‘stache for Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Eric Morgan.

CAP team photo

Nov. 28, 2023

College of American Pathologists Re-accredits Walter Reed's Department of Pathology

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The College of American Pathologists (CAP) recently reaccredited the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) after an extensive document review and an on-site visit by some of the country's best pathologists. It's all part of a process every two years to ensure that CAP-certified labs meet strenuous public safety and medical excellence standards.

Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Ms. Ruth Urcinole, BSN, RN, CCM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Urcinole, center, with folder, served aboard the clinic as a Nurse Consultant in the Healthcare Business department and was presented her five-year-service pin by Capt. Sean Barbabella, commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, during a ceremony November 28.

Nov. 28, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Fair Winds & Following Seas to Nurse Consultant

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Ms. Ruth Urcinole, BSN, RN, CCM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Hospital Corpsman First Class Garret Fralix serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the facility’s Directorate of Medical Services. With responsibilities spanning across three departments, Fralix approaches each duty day understating his service plays a vital role in the medical readiness of Marines aboard the base and the health of their family members.

Nov. 28, 2023

“I Aim for Them to See and Example of Unwavering Consistency, Regardless of External Pressures”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point approaches each duty day understanding his service plays a vital role in the medical readiness of Marines aboard the base and the health of their family members.

Tripler Army Medical Center celebrated National Native American Heritage Month

Nov. 28, 2023

Tripler Army Medical Center celebrates National Native American Heritage Month

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center celebrates National Native American Heritage Month.

Graphic by ARC

Nov. 27, 2023

American Red Cross Holidays for Heroes accepting donations for troops

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Even heroes need a boost, and during the holidays, many people wonder if the military and their families are feeling supported. If you’d like to show your appreciation for these individuals, the American Red Cross is ready to help you make a difference. You can send small donations of toiletries, low-value gift cards for chain restaurants and entertainment (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon), individually wrapped snacks, new clothing items, and other items to servicemembers and their families.

Nov. 21, 2023

Kimbrough Cares November 2023

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough.

Nov. 21, 2023

I Am Navy Medicine – and Nurse Practitioner – Lt. Cmdr. Samantha Jennings at NHB

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Although National Nurse Practitioner Week was just held November 12-18, 2023, the theme “recognizing heroes in health care” still resonates at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

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