April 8, 2024

Battle Ready, Earth Friendly: Empowering Military Communities with Sustainable Food Solution

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Despite advancements in logistics and technology, ensuring food access and ensuring food security for service members and their families remains a challenge. Military families often face unique challenges related to food access and affordability, particularly when stationed on remote bases or deployed to remote locations with limited access to fresh, nutritious food. Additionally, frequent moves or deployments can disrupt food routines and make it difficult for families to maintain healthy eating habits.

April 8, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Soldiers win the 2024 MRC-P BLC competition

Tripler Army Medical Center — Fourty-two Soldiers from Tripler Army Medical Center, Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, Madigan Army Medical Center, Public Health Command Pacific, Dental Health Command Pacific, U.S. Army MEDDAC Alaska, U.S. Army MEDDAC Japan, and Brian D. Aligood Army Community Hospital Korea competed in the Best Leader Competition Apr. 1-4 at TAMC, Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Air Field, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

April 8, 2024

Occupational Therapy Month, BJACH provider shares Insight, raises Awareness

FORT JOHNSON, La. — April is Occupational Therapy month and Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital provides a robust OT program for Soldiers and retirees in the Fort Johnson community.

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

Clinic Spotlight: Department of Surgery and Rehabilitation

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Physical Therapy at Weed Army Community Hospital is at the forefront of providing exceptional rehabilitation services to the Fort Irwin community. Traditionally a referral-based service, our department fully implemented the Direct Access Physical Therapy (DAPT) initiative in May 2023, ensuring same-day availability for acute injuries or conditions for all beneficiaries.

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.