Dec. 4, 2023

Department of Defense Works to Dispel Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Department of Defense recently updated a policy on command notification requirements regarding the private nature of mental health care services that outlines confidentiality guidance. The goal is for service members to seek mental health care services or substance misuse treatment as easily and comfortably as all other medical services, without fear of command notification or professional penalty.

Dec. 4, 2023

Joint Commission Public Notice

U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL GUAM — The Joint Commission is conducting a triennial survey at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam and Branch Health

Dec. 4, 2023

Meet Tripler’s Intervention Prevention and Control Team

Tripler Army Medical Center — Meet Tripler’s Intervention Prevention and Control Team

Dec. 2, 2023

Over 300 community members attend CRDAMCs flu vaccination event

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Army Public Health Nursing team, hospital staff and volunteers provided 285 Tricare eligible beneficiaries their flu shot during its annual Influenza vaccination event Dec. 2.

Dec. 1, 2023

CRDAMC lights its holiday tree for the season

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center staff and visitors gathered for its annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1. Col. Garrick Cramer, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Forker Jr. flipped the switch to light up the hospital’s 20-foot tree that was assembled by hospital staff volunteers, and Copperas Cove High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets.

Dec. 1, 2023

Targeted Behavioral Health Care a success at Fort Johnson

FORT JOHNSON, La. — The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Behavioral Health Department, along with 10 other Defense Health Agency military medical treatment facilities, wrapped up a six-month DHA Targeted Care Pilot program on Oct. 31.

Dec. 1, 2023

Medical Readiness Battalion Charlie Company changes commanders

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Charlie Co., Student Detachment, Medical Readiness Battalion, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center changed commanders in a ceremony 30 Nov. Cpt. Alexander Deatherage receive the guidon from Lt. Col. Jamie Culbreath as Cpt. Tomas Mwibanda relinquishes command to move on to attend Army health education and training to obtain his doctorate degree.

Dec. 1, 2023

Collaboration leads to innovation: Joint Inpatient Dialysis Center opens at WAMC

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Womack Army Medical Center signifying the official opening of the Joint Inpatient Dialysis Center on Dec. 1. This collaborative effort between WAMC and Fayetteville North Carolina Veterans Administration Health Care System began in 2018 and came to fruition on June 9, 2023.

Dec. 1, 2023

Lyster Launches Podcast Series

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic launched the first eight inaugural episodes of its new podcast titled, Lyster Health Talks. Podcast host, Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, Lyster Army Health Clinic Commander and Fort Novosel Health Services Director, invites the Fort Novosel community to listen in on lively discussions with health care professionals each month as they focus their discussion on relevant and relatable health content that empowers your health and the readiness of the force.

Nov. 30, 2023

Walter Reed’s Café 8901 Remains Open for Business Amid Kitchen Upgrades

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Café 8901, the main dining facility at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, remains open for business, amid kitchen repairs.