The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital/clinic remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
Aug. 31 is Opioid Misuse Prevention Day and International Overdose Awareness Day, observed to raise awareness about overdose and share information on possible ways to prevent it, as well as acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Annually, the National Capital Region Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program, headquartered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, host the Pain Care Skills Training in August and the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Symposium each September.

Aug. 19, 2024

Training at Walter Reed focuses on enhancing pain care skills, reducing medication misuse

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The National Capital Region Pain Initiative (NCRPI) and Tele-Pain Program, headquartered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, is hosting its annual Pain Care Skills Training through Aug. 21.

U.S. Navy Lt. (Dr.) Meghan Quinn (seated), a psychiatrist and chief of the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at Walter Reed and Dr. Vanessa Torres-Llenza, staff psychiatrist at PHP, demonstrate the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which can help treat depression and anxiety. (DOD photo by Quinton Lyons)

Aug. 15, 2024

Walter Reed Offers Partial Hospitalization Program for Mental Health Care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed offers the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), providing support and skills to assist people in managing their behavioral health challenges while living at home.

Daisy Award for SPC Malcolm Robertson

Aug. 14, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Daisy Award

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Col. Robert L. Corson, Tripler Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, left, presents Spc. Malcolm Robertson, a general surgery nurse, with the TAMC Daisy Award on Aug. 14, 2024. The Daisy Award honorees are nurses who consistently demonstrate excellence through Clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and are recognized as outstanding role models in their nursing community. (Defense Health Agency photo by Hugh Fleming)

CRDAMC PAO

Aug. 14, 2024

CRDAMC certifies nurses during CNTP program ceremony

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center held a ceremony for five nurses completing the Army Nurse Corps Brig. Gen. retired Anna Mae Hays Clinical Nurse Transition Program 14 Aug. The 24-week program offers a variety of clinical experiences for the residents, in addition to 80 plus hours of didactic classroom learning, and a minimum of 800 clinical hours rotating throughout CRDAMC’s various departments.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Nicholas Turi serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as a Physical Therapy Technician. Turi, a native of Wickliffe, Ohio, won the MCCS Cherry Point Powerlifting Meet on August 7, 2024 with a combined squat, bench press and deadlift weight of 1,585lbs.

Aug. 14, 2024

Strength of Cherry Point Clinic Found in Physical Therapy Department

MCAS Cherry Point — The strength of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point is in the Physical Therapy Department.

Soldiers graduate from the U.S. Army Practical Nurse, Phase II, as part of Class 23-009, during a ceremony held in Memorial Auditorium at Walter Reed National Military Medial Center on Aug. 9, 2024.

Aug. 13, 2024

The future of Army nursing: Soldiers graduate from Army’s Practical Nurse Course at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Twelve Soldiers, comprising Class 23-009, graduated from the U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course (PNC) at Walter Reed during a ceremony on Aug. 9.

Uniformed service member stands outside and holds infant in his arms.

Aug. 13, 2024

Unlock Your Health With TRICARE Tips for Managing Your DEERS Record

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information.

Lt. Col. Kimberly Dilger, Deputy Commander for Quality and Safety and Perioperative Nursing chief at Womack Army Medical Center and Sgt.1st Class Justyna Robinson, non-commissioned officer in charge of the operating room, pause for a quick picture during a brief discussion.

Aug. 12, 2024

One Soldier’s Unstoppable Journey of Perseverance

Joining the United States Army at seventeen was a dream come true for one Soldier, however the challenges of raising a family ended that dream, or so she thought, but it couldn’t destroy her desire to serve.

Maria Parker and behind her is the American flag and a blue background.

Aug. 12, 2024

Kenner Army Health Clinic New Patient Advocate

Fort Gregg-Adams, Va. — Maria Parker is the new patient advocate at Kenner Army Health Clinic.

CRDAMC PAO

Aug. 9, 2024

CRDAMC Kidz Fest offers school and sports physicals and more

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center provided parents the opportunity to get their children’s sports and school physicals early in conjunction with its first Kidz Fest Aug. 3. Family members enrolled in CRDAMC clinics got to make appointments at the hospital’s pediatric clinic or walk in to and Family Medicine Residency clinic during the Saturday event.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!