June 20, 2024

Walter Reed hosts Summer Safety Day

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command hosted the annual Summer Safety Day event on Naval Support Activity Bethesda June 18, 2024, encouraging people to be vigilance to prevent injuries that can come with heat and humidity, outdoor recreation and work, water activities and more during the summer months.

June 18, 2024

NCC Family Medicine Residency Program at ATAMMC Achieves 100% Board Pass Rate Over Nine-Year Period

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The National Care Consortium (NCC) Family Medicine Residency Program at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) has solidified its reputation for producing exceptional full-scope physicians capable of providing leadership in diverse environments. Since April 2015, the program has seen 117 graduating residents successfully pass their board certification exam on their first attempt, consistently surpassing the national average scores each year. This remarkable achievement has resulted in a perfect 100% board pass rate over the past nine years.

June 17, 2024

Studies Show Military Eye Injuries Can Cause Cataracts, Vision Loss

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide and in the United States, with an estimated 24 million Americans who have been diagnosed with cataracts, according to the National Institutes of Health.

June 17, 2024

Walter Reed's Artiss Symposium focuses on Joy in Medicine

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Assisting patients to positive health outcomes is fundamental to finding the joy in medicine, shared various speakers during the annual Artiss Symposium, held at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, June 5, 2024.

June 16, 2024

Stream Madigan's Healthcare Professionals Graduation Ceremony Class of 2024

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wa. (June 14, 2024) – Madigan Army Medical Center celebrated the graduation of its 2024 graduate medical education class. The class consisted of 99 interns, residents and fellows from 23 different programs. Retired Gen. James Mattis was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. The graduates will now move on to the next step in their Army careers and provide support and care for servicemembers across the globe. Watch the ceremony at the Madigan Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/MadiganHealth

June 14, 2024

SAUSHEC residents, fellows participate in graduation ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical

June 14, 2024

New Patient Resources Section on TRICARE Website

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Check out the new Patient Resources section on tricare.mil. This section makes it easy to find forms, track your health records, learn about disaster alerts, and more.

June 14, 2024

BAMC scores high marks on patient care surveys

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks and positive feedback from patients on both inpatient

June 14, 2024

Shots fired: BAMC combat medic reacts on instincts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — After work on Feb. 19, U.S. Army Spc. Anne Koller heard voices and went outside of her house to see

June 13, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Interservice Physician Assistant Program Graduation at USO

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces the graduation of 1st Lt. Joseph Love of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Capt. Maria Bienhoff, both of whom completed a rigorous program earning their master’s degrees under the auspices of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP).