March 20, 2024

Former Walter Reed Navy Nurse and Savage, Minnesota Native Accepted into USU Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — In a significant advancement for military mental health services, U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Lindsay Bender’s demonstrated leadership and empathy through her contributions throughout her military career, and notably at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

March 19, 2024

Munson Army Health Center adds ScriptCenter service to support beneficiaries

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas -- Munson Army Health Center formally activated a ScriptCenter prescription distribution kiosk at MAHC’s East entrance during a ribbon cutting ceremony, Monday, March 18.

March 19, 2024

Walter Reed Promotes Sustainability Through Eco-Friendly Initiatives

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed continues to lead the way in supporting the Defense Health Agency’s Sustainability Initiative by working with vendors to purchase locally, ethically produced products in an all-out effort to support the health of its patients, staff, community and the environment. As a result, the hospital’s Nutrition Services Department strives to save money by reducing food waste and becoming an even better steward of the region’s natural resources.

March 18, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Understanding the Referral Process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Sometimes, you may need care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care.

March 16, 2024

NMCCL in 14th year of helping high school students lay foundation for futures in nursing

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has partnered with Lejeune High School for 14 years to offer students a foundation for future nursing careers.

March 16, 2024

Ten tips to healthy eating for kids

It is a common idea that children inherit the traits and characteristics of their parents. “You are definitely your mother’s daughter, Jen” was the phrase I often heard growing up. I also remember looking over at my little girls as they took a bite of delicious food. They closed their eyes to savor the flavor, which is something I often do as well. What can I say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. It should come as no surprise that children also develop similar eating habits as a result of following their parents and therefore may develop the same health problems?

March 15, 2024

New Feature of MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Allows Prescription Refills

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency has launched a new feature that lets you request prescription refills through MHS GENESIS.

March 14, 2024

Honduran patient regains use of finger following successful operation by Navy Medicine surgeons

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — A Honduran man injured in an accident regained motion in his left index finger after two surgeons with Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 10 G-Rotation 16 provided trauma care during a Global Health Engagement (GHE) at Hospital Nacional Mario Catarino Rivas.

March 13, 2024

Walter Reed Celebrates Inaugural In-House Case Management Awareness Day

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's case management team hosted its inaugural Case Management Awareness Day event – an event that would perhaps be hosted during National Case Management Week in October.

March 13, 2024

Good Nutrition, Good Health, BJACH educates, raises awareness

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital raises awareness in March about making informed food choices, developing healthful eating habits, and educating patients on the role registered dieticians and nutrition and dietetic technicians play on their healthcare team. March 13 is National Registered Dietician and March 14 is Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Day.