May 30, 2023

Walter Reed’s Human Research Protection Program re-accredited

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Research is a foundation of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and essential to that research are human subjects. They help answer questions about biomedical or behavioral interventions, including new treatments, such as novel vaccines, drugs, dietary choices, dietary supplements, and medical devices, and known interventions that warrant further study and comparison.

May 26, 2023

Remembering Those Lost…

Naval Hospital Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Since Memorial Day’s inception in 1868, the date has held special significance throughout our country, especially with those who have worn the cloth of their nation.

May 25, 2023

NSA Hampton Roads hosts Clean the Base Day at Portsmouth Annex

NSA Hampton Roads Portsmouth Annex — Approximately 235 volunteers took a break from their daily work duties and spent a beautiful Friday morning walking around the base and picking up trash during Clean the Base Day at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex May 5.

May 25, 2023

TRICARE Preventive Health Benefits Women Should Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s important for all women to get their recommended preventive services. TRICARE covers all clinical preventive services with no out-of-pocket costs to you if you use a TRICARE network provider. But if you’re age 65 or older and you have TRICARE For Life, follow Medicare’s rules for getting preventive care.

May 25, 2023

Lt. j.g. Receives Mayor's Lifesaving Award

Virginia Beach, VA — Lt. j.g. Paul Strunc, left, a critical care nurse at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer, center, and Tyler Volpe pose for a photo after they were both presented the Virginia Beach Mayor’s Lifesaving Award at City Hall, May 8.Strunc was recognized for administering lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a civilian at the beach on Oct. 2, 2022. Through their rapid intervention and emergency response, the person was stabilized until ambulatory services arrived on the scene. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Nube Macancela)

May 24, 2023

CRDAMC offers Mental Health Awareness Information Fair

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s behavioral health team hosted a Mental Health Awareness Month Information Fair for beneficiaries and staff members May 19. The fair was designed to provide patrons with information on resources available to them not only at the hospital, but throughout the surrounding community.

May 24, 2023

Medical professionals present their hard work during CRDAMC Annual Research Day

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Graduate Medical Education program residents, physicians and physician assistant residents, dental residents and other medical professionals staff members presented research results of various topics in poster or podium presentation format during the 11th annual CRDAMC Research Day May 18.

May 24, 2023

5 Tips To Start a Conversation About Getting Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — “How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably, “Fine, thanks. How are you?” But if you really think about it, are you fine? Maybe you haven’t been yourself in a while. You’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or just not how you want to feel. You’d like to start feeling better but aren’t sure where to start.

May 24, 2023

Winn legacy continues, hospital celebrates 40 years of service

FORT STEWART, Ga — Winn Army Community Hospital celebrated 40 years of community partnership and service to Soldiers, retirees and their families during an anniversary event, May 22 on Fort Stewart.

May 24, 2023

BJACH Mental Health Awareness month initiatives, resources, more

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Editor’s note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I interviewed the Fort Polk installation director of psychological health. We discussed initiatives, resources, the continuum of care, and other related topics to help the community understand the depth and breadth of the mental health program offered at Fort Polk.