Photo of surgeons to illustrate the military hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, earned an “A” for excellence in patient safety earlier this month, making it one of nine military hospitals from across the nation that received a top score from The Leapfrog Group.

May 23, 2024

Alaska-based military hospital earns national recognition for patient safety

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Ala — The military hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, earned an “A” for excellence in patient safety earlier this month, making it one of nine military hospitals from across the nation that received a top score from The Leapfrog Group.

MRC, W Best Leader/Best Squad Awards Ceremony

May 23, 2024

BAMC team wins Best Squad, Best Leader, Best Soldier at MRC, W competition

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Medical Readiness Command, West held its Best Leader, Best Squad competition May 13-17.This year,

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Clinton K. Murray (second from left), the commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence and chief of the U.S. Army Medical Corps (AMC), and U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Jason Blaylock (right), director of medical services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, speak with a Soldier during a leadership professional development briefing at WRNMMC, May 15, 2024.

May 23, 2024

U.S. Army Medical Corps chief hosts leadership professional development briefing at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Clinton K. Murray, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence and chief of the U.S. Army Medical Corps (AMC), provided an update of the corps during a leadership professional development briefing at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, May 15, 2024.

240521-N-FB730-1071 Camp Lejeune (May 21, 2024) Capt. Anja Dabelić relieves Capt. Kevin J. Brown as Commander and Director Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune at the Change of Command ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 21, 2024. Medical Center Camp Lejeune celebrates more than 80 years of dedicated, passionate care for warfighters and beneficiaries at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Attached to the medical center is the readiness platform for active-duty Navy Medicine personnel, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Woods/Released)

May 21, 2024

New commander and director welcomed at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) hosted a Change of Command and Directorship ceremony on May 21, 2024, at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The ceremony is a formal tradition symbolizing the transfer of total responsibility, authority, and accountability from one officer to another.

Uniformed service member smiles and holds clipboard in front of door that says "Mental Health."

May 21, 2024

Mental Health Is Health: How To Get Mental Health Care With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern, TRICARE covers services so you can get the care you need. Using these covered services can help put you on a path to mental and physical wellness.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted the “Old Glory” ceremony at the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Salute to the Vets celebration held at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center on Monday, May 14, 2024.

May 21, 2024

Cherry Point Sailors Honor Veterans at Community Celebration

Havelock, North Carolina — Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted the “Old Glory” ceremony at the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Salute to the Vets celebration held at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center on Monday, May 14, 2024.

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award pin awarded to Mr. Al Younger, and American Red Cross Volunteer, during a ceremony conducted Monday, May 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Younger received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award during the ceremony for his 4,000 hours of volunteer service conducted over 30 years with the American Red Cross.

May 21, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Honors American Red Cross Volunteers

MCAS Cherry Point — Volunteers continuing their dedication to the to the wellbeing of service members in eastern North Carolina were celebrated at a ceremony Monday, May 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, with one receiving Presidential-level recognition.

Photo of the event.

May 20, 2024

Walter Reed's Behavioral Health Team Host Paint and Chat event

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Behavioral Health team hosted “Mental Health Paint and Chat”, an event aiming to highlight the therapeutic benefits of art and conversation in mental well-being.

Photo of Lieutenant Colonel Alexis L. Martinez-Suarez

May 20, 2024

Ireland Health Clinic Leader Inducted into Order of Military Medical Merit

FORT KNOX, Ky. —

CRDAMC PAO

May 17, 2024

CRDAMC reminds community and staff that mental health wellness and healing is possible

In a world where mental health remains a topic veiled in stigma and misunderstanding, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center choose to not merely observe the occasion but to provide hope and compassion while foster understanding, support, and acceptance of mental wellness within its walls and beyond. As the calendar turned to May and recognizing that mental health is just as crucial as physical well-being, the staff embraced the opportunity to shine a spotlight on mental health by extending its commitment to care for the Fort Cavazos community.

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