Maj. Andrew Jenzer, Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Womack Army Medical Center performing facial reconstruction from trauma.

Aug. 21, 2024

The Life-Changing Impact of Orthognathic Surgery

In the world of oral surgery, few procedures have as profound an impact on patients' lives as orthognathic surgery. Also known as corrective jaw surgery, this complex operation can transform the way people eat, speak, and interact with the world around them. For one military oral surgeon Maj. Andrew Jenzer, Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Womack Army Medical Center, this procedure is more than just a technical exercise it's a calling. With years of experience and hundreds of cases under his belt Jenzer has seen firsthand the transformative power of orthognathic surgery.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ashlyn Sanders serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Directorate Leading Petty Officer for the Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine. A native of Anchorage, Alaska, she leads a team responsible for ensuring Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is a healthy place to live and work.

Aug. 21, 2024

A Duty Day Aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point: Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ashlyn Sanders

MCAS Cherry Point — Every duty day presents a new challenge for a Sailor leading the effort to keep Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point healthy.

Two hands search through manila folders in file cabinet.

Aug. 20, 2024

TRICARE How-To: Filing Claims and Reimbursements

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you ever had to get care while traveling? Or maybe you’ve had to visit a non-network TRICARE-authorized provider who doesn’t “participate.” In these situations—and some others—you might need to file a claim with TRICARE to get reimbursed.

BAMC recognizes Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants

Aug. 20, 2024

BAMC recognizes Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized the contributions of their Summer Youth Volunteer Program

Fort Irwin MEDDAC Command Receive Surgical Training Demonstration

Aug. 19, 2024

WACH Staff Preview Lifelike Surgical Training Equipment

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Recently, staff at Weed Army Community Hospital were introduced to one of the most advanced and realistic medical training tools available: the Cut Suit. This state-of-the-art device simulates real-world medical trauma scenarios. The incredibly lifelike equipment provides a unique opportunity for hands-on training that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience.

Aug. 31 is Opioid Misuse Prevention Day and International Overdose Awareness Day, observed to raise awareness about overdose and share information on possible ways to prevent it, as well as acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Annually, the National Capital Region Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program, headquartered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, host the Pain Care Skills Training in August and the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Symposium each September.

Aug. 19, 2024

Training at Walter Reed focuses on enhancing pain care skills, reducing medication misuse

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The National Capital Region Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program, headquartered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, is hosting its annual Pain Care Skills Training through Aug. 21.

U.S. Navy Lt. (Dr.) Meghan Quinn (seated), a psychiatrist and chief of the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at Walter Reed and Dr. Vanessa Torres-Llenza, staff psychiatrist at PHP, demonstrate the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which can help treat depression and anxiety. (DOD photo by Quinton Lyons)

Aug. 15, 2024

Walter Reed Offers Partial Hospitalization Program for Mental Health Care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed offers the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), providing support and skills to assist people in managing their behavioral health challenges while living at home.

Daisy Award for SPC Malcolm Robertson

Aug. 14, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Daisy Award

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Col. Robert L. Corson, Tripler Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, left, presents Spc. Malcolm Robertson, a general surgery nurse, with the TAMC Daisy Award on Aug. 14, 2024. The Daisy Award honorees are nurses who consistently demonstrate excellence through Clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and are recognized as outstanding role models in their nursing community. (Defense Health Agency photo by Hugh Fleming)

CRDAMC PAO

Aug. 14, 2024

CRDAMC certifies nurses during CNTP program ceremony

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center held a ceremony for five nurses completing the Army Nurse Corps Brig. Gen. retired Anna Mae Hays Clinical Nurse Transition Program 14 Aug. The 24-week program offers a variety of clinical experiences for the residents, in addition to 80 plus hours of didactic classroom learning, and a minimum of 800 clinical hours rotating throughout CRDAMC’s various departments.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Nicholas Turi serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as a Physical Therapy Technician. Turi, a native of Wickliffe, Ohio, won the MCCS Cherry Point Powerlifting Meet on August 7, 2024 with a combined squat, bench press and deadlift weight of 1,585lbs.

Aug. 14, 2024

Strength of Cherry Point Clinic Found in Physical Therapy Department

MCAS Cherry Point — The strength of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point is in the Physical Therapy Department.

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