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July 11, 2024

Easily Manage TRICARE Prescriptions With the Express Scripts Pharmacy Mobile App

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Looking for a convenient way to keep track of your TRICARE prescriptions? Download the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app to securely manage your medications anytime, anywhere.

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July 11, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Staff Place Independence Day Flags at Naval Cemetery

Portsmouth — In recognition of Independence Day, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff placed American flags on 880 graves located at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex (NSA HR-PA) Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery, July 3.

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July 11, 2024

Walter Reed first in DOD to perform new, safer procedure for AFib

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s electrophysiology laboratory recently performed the Department of Defense’s first pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). PFA offers a safer option for AFib, according to retired U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Matthew Needleman, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist. Needleman led the team that performed the procedure on an active-duty service member with a deployment-limiting arrythmia, enabling the service member to be globally deployable.

Madigan welcomes 27 volunteers from the American Red Cross Summer Youth Program

July 10, 2024

Madigan welcomes 27 American Red Cross Summer Youth Program Volunteers

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Last week Madigan Army Medical Center welcomed the 27 volunteers from the American Red Cross Summer Youth Program! They come in one day per week for the summer to volunteer. The students involved are military family members and others from around our community who aspire to learn more about healthcare and career opportunities. This program is a great opportunity for everyone involved and promotes a positive influence in our community! Our Madigan team also appreciated having the additional volunteer support throughout the week. Thank you for volunteering and we welcome you here!

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Rylie Maloney is the first military applicant to receive an Optician’s License from the state of North Carolina after passing the American Board of Opticianry exam in early summer, 2024. Maloney, a native of Soddy Daisy, Texas, serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Optometry Leading Petty Officer, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility’s Optometry Clinic serving Active-Duty Marines and Sailors assigned to the base, their families and beneficiaries in the surrounding communities.

July 10, 2024

Cherry Point Sailor First to Receive Optician’s License from State of North Carolina

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is the first military applicant to receive an Optician’s License from the state of North Carolina.

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July 10, 2024

Defense Health Agency Director Visits Ireland Army Health Clinic

FORT KNOX, Ky —

U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario recently came onboard as the new chief of staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. "I’ve also witnessed firsthand the dedication and commitment of the WRNMMC staff while my daughter received treatment for cancer in 2018. Serving as the new chief of staff gives me the opportunity to say thank you and to give back to the team that was instrumental in my daughter’s healing and being cancer free today.”

July 9, 2024

Walter Reed's new chief of staff onboards, thanks hospital for daughter's care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario recently came onboard as the new chief of staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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.

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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.

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