July 19, 2023

Have Fun and Stay Safe This Summer

FORT STEWART, Ga — Spending time outside in the sun can help improve your mental and physical health. The sun can boost serotonin in the brain providing you with energy, a state of calmness, and help with being focused. The sun also tells our bodies when to increase and decrease melatonin, so the more time in the sun, the greater the production of melatonin at night to help improve the quality of sleep.  The Ultraviolet rays that come from the sun help also stimulate the production of vitamin D.  Vitamin D helps our body fight disease by boosting our immune system, improve our mental health, as well as promoting bone health. It can also lower the risk of having diabetes and high blood pressure. Vitamin D not only can come from the sun but also can be received through your diet such as fish, cereals, juices, dairy, and egg yolks.  However, while being outdoors there are also precautions to take for protection.

July 18, 2023

TRICARE Q&A: Managing Your DEERS Record

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Has it been a while since the last time you checked your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record? If so, take a moment to make sure your information is up to date.

July 17, 2023

Honoring Chaplains: Meet Capt. Eric Reynolds

Tripler Army Medical Center — Honoring Chaplains: Meet Capt. Eric Reynolds

July 17, 2023

Honoring Chaplains: Meet Maj. Jonathan Secrest

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Chaplains Corps 248th Anniversary: Meet Maj. Jonathan Secrest

July 17, 2023

Honoring Chaplains: Meet Col. William H. Scritchfield

Tripler Army Medical Center — This week, Tripler Army Medical Center celebrated the 248th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps. Throughout the week, we are profiling the hospital’s chaplains.

July 17, 2023

UV Safety Month: Walter Reed doctors urge people to protect their skin and eyes from sun’s dangerous UV rays

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month is observed during July to spread awareness about the importance of protecting the skin and eyes from the side effects of UV rays, a form of radiation emitted by the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds. While UV radiation has some benefits for people, such as the creation of Vitamin D, it can also cause health risks, explained health care providers at Walter Reed.

July 17, 2023

“Whatever Your Goals are, Don’t Just Talk About it. be Intentional and Go for It” Cherry Point Clinic Farewells Navy Mustang Officer

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Lieutenant Lizette Gonzalez understands leadership challenges enlisted Marines and commissioned Navy officers encounter every day.

July 14, 2023

Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo completes readiness exercise, earns deployment-ready status

CAMP PENDELTON, California — Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo successfully completed its Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE). The focus of the ORE held in Camp Pendleton, California was testing the command’s ability to stand up a fully functional field hospital, capable of operating when deployed at any location around the world.

July 13, 2023

59th Dental Group changes command

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Department of Defense’s largest dental service welcomed a new commander during the 59th Dental

July 13, 2023

TRICARE Tips for Finding and Choosing a Pharmacy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need to fill or refill a prescription? You have four pharmacy options for filling your prescription. Before you take a trip to the pharmacy, take a moment to learn about these options.