Thomas Belanger, the Assistant Clinical Nurse Officer-In-Charge of Preadmissions Testing for the Evans Army Community Hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Sam Payne, a registered nurse in the PACU, demonstrate the capabilities of the hospital's new Phase II Extended Observation room, which streamlines the process for recovering surgery patients, and increases capacity in the family care ward.

July 25, 2024

Collaboration improves surgical recovery process for EACH patients

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Many surgery patients at Evans Army Community Hospital now have the option to go home on the same day they have surgery, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the hospital’s Surgery Department, Family Care Ward and the hospital’s workflow committee.

Navy Commander Matthew Behil was selected earlier this year to promote to the rank of Captain. Behil serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, leading the clinic’s Optometry Department.

July 25, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Officer Selections to Navy Captain

MCAS Cherry Point — Three officers serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point were selected to promote to the rank of Navy Captain earlier this year.

Image of Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center entrance with the new MTF logo and tagline, Welcome to the Home of World Class Military Healthcare.

July 24, 2024

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center is proud to announce the results of our recent TRICARE Inpatient Satisfaction (TRISS) Surveys

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The TRISS evaluation system refers to a set of surveys designed to assess patient satisfaction with inpatient care received through the TRICARE Health Program. The surveys measure beneficiaries’ inpatient satisfaction, compared with 14 other Military Medical Centers being surveyed this quarter.

Uniformed service member reaches for prescription bottle in pharmacy.

July 23, 2024

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Makes Refilling Prescriptions Easier

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get prescriptions at a military pharmacy? If you need to request a refill or a renewal for your prescription, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal makes it easy.

GEN James Mingus discusses WACH's post acute care unit capabilities with COL F. Cameron Jackson

July 22, 2024

GEN James Mingus Tours In-patient Surgical Departments at Weed Army Community Hospital

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — General James Mingus, 39th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, looks at WACH's facility capabilities, current service to the community, and the essential support of the NTC's training mission.

The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent being infected with West Nile Virus.

July 22, 2024

Take steps to prevent West Nile Virus

FORT CARSON, COLO. — The Fort Carson Public Health Team is warning the community to take steps to prevent being infected with West Nile Virus. Public Health says the best defense against contracting West Nile Virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos, however, if you think you or a family member have West Nile virus, consult a health care provider immediately.

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July 19, 2024

US Army ROTC nursing cadets join CRDAMC’s team for the summer

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed five U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps nursing cadets to its halls for a 28-day nursing program, and they got to sit down with the hospital commander, its senior staff members, and the U.S. Army Cadet Command chief nurse July 18.

Photo of Col. Tawanna M. McGhee-Thondique, commander of the Dental Health Command-East, passing the colors of the Fort Drum Dental Health Activity to Col. Ralf C. Beilhardt, the incoming commander of the DENTAC, during a change of command ceremony.

July 19, 2024

Fort Drum Dental Health Activity welcomes new commander

FORT DRUM, New York — The Fort Drum Dental Health Activity welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony on Fort Drum, New York, July 18, 2024.

Nalu, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is a full-time Tripler Army Medical Center hospital facility dog. He is present in the Child and Family Behavioral Health Service (CAFBHS) Clinic, where he works alongside Dr. Kathryn Egan, a child psychiatrist; Trina Jones Artis, a licensed clinical social worker; and Nicole Dorsey, also a licensed clinical social worker.

July 18, 2024

Celebrating one year with Nalu: How Tripler’s hospital facility dog makes a difference to patients and staff alike

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Nalu, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is a full-time Tripler Army Medical Center hospital facility dog. He is present in the Child and Family Behavioral Health Service Clinic, where he works alongside Dr. Kathryn Egan, a child psychiatrist; Trina Jones Artis, a licensed clinical social worker; and Nicole Dorsey, also a licensed clinical social worker. 

Leia, a 3- year-old dachshund mix, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the visitation program through the American Red Cross for six months. She and handler Janice Draper volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Leia and Janice Draper

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Leia, a 3- year-old dachshund mix, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the visitation program through the American Red Cross for six months. She is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center. Leia's journey began on the Big Island with Pet Partners. After passing an evaluation at The Queen’s Medical Center, she officially became a therapy dog in December 2023, a testament to her hard work and dedication.

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