Nov. 21, 2023

Celebrating Nurse Practitioner's Week

Tripler Army Medical Center — Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 12-18 2023.

Nov. 20, 2023

Weed Army Community Hospital Engages in Multiple Fall Community Events

WEED ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Calif. — From Oktoberfest shenanigans to heartwarming Thanksgiving feasts, Weed Army Community Hospital has been buzzing with community spirit! Take a delightful stroll down memory lane as we recap the fantastic events that have brought joy and togetherness with our community.

Nov. 20, 2023

Blood Bank Fellowship Specialist in Blood Banking program at Walter Reed reaccredited

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) recently reaccredited the Armed Services Blood Bank Fellowship Specialist in Blood Banking program at Walter Reed.

Nov. 17, 2023

New Device Implemented in the Family Birthing Center

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — The staff of Keesler Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center is employing an innovative tool for birthing people experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. The Jada® system, a new tool in their arsenal, will be used to provide control and treatment of abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding.

Nov. 16, 2023

Walter Reed Salutes Perioperative Nurses

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Retired Army Lt. Col. Kristine Timmerman, a perioperative nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, simply says she became a nurse, “to serve.” That sentiment is shared among many of the Walter Reed nurses who ensure that each patient’s surgical journey at “The President’s Hospital” is as comfortable and safe as possible.

Nov. 16, 2023

Getting TRICARE Prescriptions Overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — No matter where you live or travel, it’s important to have the prescription drugs you need. To help make this possible, your TRICARE pharmacy benefit is available worldwide. But overseas, your pharmacy options may vary.

Nov. 15, 2023

59th MDW: WHASC walk-in influenza vaccine line for active duty

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Allergy and Immunizations Clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center has established a walk-in Influenza Vaccine Line exclusively for active-duty status until Dec. 1, to expedite the vaccination of service members. Active-duty patients can receive their vaccination in the WHASC atrium, located between the C and D wings, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Due to the holidays, hours of operation on Nov. 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be closed on Nov. 23 and 24.

Nov. 15, 2023

Defense Health Agency's Sustainability Initiative Thrives at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — On a picturesque fall day on Walter Reed’s campus, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen run laps around the track encircling a serene pond in front of the iconic tower designed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Meanwhile, patients, accompanied by their caretakers, stroll through the hospital grounds, embarking on a journey toward improved health and well-being. As stewards of this historic campus, stakeholders connected with the Defense Health Agency’s Sustainability Initiative meet periodically to develop plans to preserve historic buildings on base while building new, state-of-the-art facilities to advance medical care for our nation’s service members.

Nov. 15, 2023

“I Look Forward to Constantly Pushing Myself to Learn Something New”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has earned top honors in her career field.

Nov. 14, 2023

National Radiologic Technology Week celebrates behind-the-scenes heroes impacting health care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — National Radiologic Technology Week, observed annually during the week with Nov. 8, celebrates the heroes behind the scenes who play a huge role in the safe, quality health care delivered at Walter Reed and other medical facilities. This year, NRTW is celebrated Nov. 5-11.