Oct. 22, 2024

National Pharmacy Week: Meet Dr. Chris Tan, PharmD, BCPS

Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I participate in patient care rounds, collaborate with the ICU care team, and provide medication-related input and recommendations during rounds. I also help recognize potential inefficiencies or problems in medication management processes and propose and implement solutions to improve medication safety and workflow efficiency. How long have you worked at TAMC? 18 years. What do you enjoy about your job? I appreciate the fast paced, high acuity environment of the ICU and find fulfillment in knowing that my work truly makes a difference. I enjoy mentoring pharmacy residents in Critical Care Medicine and demonstrating vital contributions Clinical Pharmacists make. Why did you become a pharmacist? I have always had a strong interest in pharmacology and physiology. During college in the Bay Area, I was inspired by the pioneering work of the Clinical Pharmacists at UCSF in Pharmaceutical Care, which solidified my decision to pursue a career in Clinical Pharmacy.

Oct. 22, 2024

National Pharmacy Week: Meet Ms. Amanda Lucero

Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I help pharmacists fill prescriptions, handle medication orders, assist patients, and ensure they get the proper medications safely and on time. How long have you worked at TAMC? A little over a year. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy making a positive impact on patients’ lives, the variety of tasks, and the fast-paced, team-oriented environment. How did they become a pharmacy technician? I became a pharmacy technician by completing a training program, passing the pharmacy technician certification board, and gaining hands-on experience at a retail pharmacy.

Oct. 22, 2024

National Pharmacy Week: Meet Dr. Catherine Sexton, PharmD, BCPS

Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I am an inpatient pharmacist who helps verify and prepare medications for patients throughout the hospital. How long have you worked at TAMC? I have worked at TAMC for 1.5 years, but previously, I transferred from Walter Reed Naval Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), where I worked for three years. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy helping patients by working with providers and nurses to deliver safe pharmaceutical care. I focus on compounding oral liquid medications for patients who are unable to swallow tablets, and I am glad I can help these patients in this way since they are often pediatric patients. How did you become a pharmacist? I became a pharmacist by attending the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy for six years. After that, I completed pharmacy residency training in Massachusetts.

Oct. 21, 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 1st Lt. Vanessa Hernandez Iturri, a medical telemetry nurse, with the TAMC Daisy Award on Oct. 21, 2024. 1st Lt. Hernandez Iturri was awarded for establishing trust, showcasing her compassion, and understanding the patient's emotional needs. Not only did she build a foundation of trust with the patient, but she also accomplished critical diagnostic tests. 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 June Keawe)

Oct. 21, 2024

Construction begins on JBSA-Lackland’s Dunn Dental Clinic

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated the start of construction on a new $88M dental treatment facility.

Oct. 21, 2024

TRICARE Enrollment Freeze and Scheduled milConnect and Beneficiary Web Enrollment Outage Beginning Oct. 25: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31.

Oct. 18, 2024

Naval Hospital Bremerton Urgent Care Clinic Transition Oct. 21, 2024

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Naval Hospital Bremerton is transitioning Urgent Care Clinic daily hours of operation from 12 hours to 8 hours, with the new open hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.

Oct. 18, 2024

Shaken but not Stirred at NMRTU Bangor

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- The announcement came suddenly. Just as abruptly came the reaction.

Oct. 17, 2024

Walter Reed’s Mother and Infant Care Center Marks Post-Pandemic Milestone

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — “There is NO way I’m doing this without an epidural,” exclaimed soon-to-be new mom Janae Lettley, from her birthing bed in the Mother and Infant Care Center (MICC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Walter Reed) in Bethesda, Maryland.

Oct. 17, 2024

Having a Family and Being a Sailor Too: Command Advisory on Parenthood and Pregnancy Event at Naval Hospital Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton Public Affairs -- Naval Hospital Breme rton’s Command Advisory on Parenthood and Pregnancy Committee (CAPP) hosted an information event, October 17, 2024.