April 5, 2024

Devil Dog Top Doc visits Naval Hospital Bremerton team

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, medical officer of the Marine Corps was hosted by Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton of a familiarization visit and tour, April 4, 2024.

April 4, 2024

Stressing Solar Eclipse Safety from Naval Hospital Bremerton

NH/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Stressing Solar Eclipse Safety from Naval Hospital Bremerton By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict – For Roger Smith, the upcoming solar eclipse is not to be missed.

April 4, 2024

Walter Reed Salutes Compliance Officer for 47-Years of Public Service

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — When Eugene C. Monroe graduated from high school during the 1970s, he envisioned auditioning for military bands as a talented bassist, but a pervasive economic downturn prompted him to change course and join the U.S. Navy. The Warren County, Pennsylvania native headed to San Diego, California to begin a life of adventure and military service, following in the footsteps of two of his uncles who served during the Vietnam War.

April 4, 2024

Look After Your Heart With Help From TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Keeping your heart healthy is important at every age. Catching heart disease early gives you the best chance for treatment to work well—and TRICARE makes it easy to get the preventive care you need.

April 3, 2024

Keeping your eyes healthy and protecting them during the Solar Eclipse

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center optometry experts urge Fort Cavazos beneficiaries to protect their eyes from injury during the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Safety for your eyes is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse and most know not to view the eclipse without specialized glasses. However, some are unaware of some details when it comes to viewing eclipses, e.g., you should not use eclipse glasses or handheld viewers with cameras, binoculars, or telescopes. Those require different types of solar filters.

April 3, 2024

Walter Reed Earns Prestigious Baby-Friendly Hospital Redesignation, Affirming Its Dedication to Maternal and Infant Health

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center received their redesignation as a Baby-Friendly hospital, a prestigious international recognition bestowed by Baby-Friendly USA. The redesignation marks a landmark reaffirmation of Walter Reed's unwavering commitment to providing the highest maternal and infant care standard since its initial designation in 2017.

April 2, 2024

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.

April 2, 2024

‘Footsteps to Freedom’ exhibit saluting troops, families opens at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — They were worn in combat, in the deserts of Afghanistan and other far-away places. They were worn by troops injured in war and others who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. And now, they are on display as part of an honored art installation on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “Footsteps to Freedom” (FTF) pays tribute to service members, many who served in the War in Afghanistan, and their families, with creatively revitalized combat boots. U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin, Walter Reed director, joined other dignitaries, including veterans who served in Afghanistan, family members of service members who lost their lives in the war, and founders and sponsors of FTF, to cut the ribbon on the art installation April 1.

April 2, 2024

SOY/COY recognized…

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Breaking bread with the best…Captain Pat J. Fitzpatrick, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton commanding officer and Naval Hospital Bremerton director, along with Capt. Mark Lund, executive officer and acting Command Master Chief Cally Carty feted and feasted with the command’s sailors of the year and civilians of the year with a luncheon, April 2, 2023, in the Terrace Dining Room.

April 2, 2024

A Chief Measure of the Mess

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Members of the Mess…chief petty officers assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command gather for their 131st birthday, April 1, 2024.