July 9, 2024

NH Jacksonville revives S2M2 mentoring program

NAVAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville staff kicked off the Science, Service, Medicine and Mentoring (S2M2) program Nov. 29 at Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts. The program had been on pause since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 9, 2024

Exceptional Family Members Supported at Naval Hospital Jacksonville

Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla. — In 2021, it was documented that a staggering 13.5 percent of the U.S. population had been diagnosed with a disability. With this number growing each year, resources and education are critical to helping these individuals, their families, and others learn and understand their society, relationships and experiences in making the world more accessible and accepting.

July 9, 2024

See Test Results and Clinical Notes in Your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’ve recently had a blood draw or X-ray, you’re likely interested in seeing the results once they’re available. Or perhaps you want to review what you discussed with your health care team at your last appointment. If you visited a military hospital or clinic for your recent test or appointment, you can access this information in the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.

July 8, 2024

NMCSD Prosthetist Reflects on Men's Health Week

As Men’s Health Month is observed in June, we ask Naval Medical Center San Diego’s (NMCSD) lead prosthetist what Men’s Health represents for him.

July 8, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center hosts Cancer Summit highlighting 'You,' ongoing research

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Highlighting ongoing cancer research and care, the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) hosted its annual Cancer Summit on June 26 at Walter Reed.

July 3, 2024

Weed Army Community Hospital Staff Mourn the Loss of Colleague

Fort Irwin, Calif. — Late in the afternoon on Thursday, Weed Army Community Hospital staff responded to a Code Blue. The call came during a period typically reserved for dedicated staff training, revealing a heartbreaking situation. Damien Anthony, a veteran of the Navy and a respected member of the Patient Administration Division, was found unresponsive.

July 3, 2024

Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility Ceremony

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility Ceremony

July 3, 2024

TRICARE Tips for Managing Diabetes and Your Oral Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 38 million American adults currently have diabetes. Even though diabetes is common, many people don’t know about its connection to oral health.

July 2, 2024

Mass casualty exercise scheduled at Tripler Army Medical Center, Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic on July 10

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Personnel from Tripler Army Medical Center and the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic will participate in a mass casualty exercise on July 10

July 2, 2024

Patients rate Walter Reed providers with 100 percent satisfaction

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Six Walter Reed health care providers and the administrative staff of the Radiation Therapy clinic earned recognition in the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) Best of the Best report for the second quarter of 2024, recently released by Military Health System (MHS) officials.