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.

Emma, a 14-year-old black Shih Tzu, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2012. Emma and handler Richard Smith volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Emma and Richard Smith

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Emma, a 14-year-old black Shih Tzu, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2012. Emma is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center.

Tripler Army Medical Center- Oscar and Bear, two of Tripler Army Medical Center’s dedicated volunteer therapy dogs, have been serving with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Lorna and Al Hu, the primary handlers for the Labrador team, tirelessly provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at the hospital.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Oscar, Bear, Lorna and Al Hu

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Oscar and Bear, two of Tripler Army Medical Center’s dedicated volunteer therapy dogs, have been serving with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Lorna and Al Hu, the primary handlers for the Labrador team, tirelessly provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at the hospital.

Ruby, a 6-year-old labradoodle, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2019. Ruby and her handler, John Flanagan, volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Ruby and John Flanagan

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Ruby, a 6-year-old labradoodle, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2019. Ruby is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center. Ruby started her training with the Alliance of Therapy dogs as a puppy. The classes lasted 24 weeks and the training focused on chasing, jumping, and wrestling. After Ruby turned a year old, she took a socializing class.

Ollie Bear, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Ollie and handler Millie Griggs volunteer at Tripler Army Medical Center.

July 18, 2024

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Ollie Bear and Millie Griggs

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Ollie Bear, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever, has been a volunteer therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program since 2016. Ollie is trained to provide comfort and emotional support services to military members, veterans, and families at Tripler Army Medical Center.

Two men wearing suits sit at a desk and look at a document.

July 18, 2024

Does TRICARE For Life Work With Other Insurance? Here’s What You Should Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Medicare and TRICARE For Life work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. But if you also have other health insurance, you may have to submit a claim in order to receive reimbursement under TRICARE.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Caleb Nelson promoted to the rank during a ceremony held Friday, July 12 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Nelson serves aboard the clinic in the Materials Management Department.

July 17, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Staff Promotions

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the promotion of two staff members Friday, July 12.

Lyster hosts health and wellness fair

July 16, 2024

Lyster hosts health and wellness fair

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted a health and wellness fair on July 11, 2024, in celebration of Brig. Gen. Theodore Lyster’s 149th birthday, the clinic’s namesake. The day provided patients and staff an educational and interactive event that focused on preventive health and wellness information. Booths offered help with nutritional goals, mental health, preventive screenings, plus a myriad of other wellness resources.

Two pharmacy technicians stand in front of computer screens.

July 15, 2024

New Pharmacy Initiative at Columbus AFB is ‘The Bee’s Knees’

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The 14th Medical Group is leveraging technology and teamwork to streamline the prescription-fill process and improve access to care for pharmacy patients at Columbus Air Force Base. With new, more efficient workflow processes in place, the pharmacy team now offers auto-activation, eliminating the need for patients to call or text in to self-activate the fill process for new, routine prescriptions.

On 5 July Col. Hope M. Williamson-Younce honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements! COL Hope Williamson-Younce, Madigan Commander,​ honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements!

July 12, 2024

Madigan Soldiers honored and recognized for exemplary service

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — On 5 July Col. Hope M. Williamson-Younce honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements! COL Hope Williamson-Younce, Madigan Commander,​ honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements!

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