Feb. 9, 2024

NMRTC Camp Lejeune officer named one of Navy Medicine’s physical therapists of the year

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A physical therapist assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is named Navy Medicine’s Senior Physical Therapy Officer of the Year for 2023.

Feb. 9, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Best Leader Competition

Tripler Army Medical Center — Competitors from Tripler Army Medical Center and the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic competed in the Best Leader Competition Feb. 5 -9 at TAMC and Schofield Barracks. During the four-day event, competitors tackled the Army Combat Fitness Test, Ruck March, Combat Water Survival Training, Land Navigation, Stress Shoot, Warrior Task & Battle Drills, Medical Lane, written test, and a mystery event, which consisted of the Physical Fitness Assessment.

Feb. 8, 2024

Army Nurse Corps 123rd Birthday Celebration at WACH

FORT IRWIN, Calif — In commemorating the 123rd birthday of the Army Nurse Corps, Weed Army Community Hospital not only celebrated a milestone but also reaffirmed its profound appreciation for the selfless dedication and indomitable spirit of its nursing professionals. Their unwavering commitment to serving with distinction and healing with compassion stands as a testament to the noblest ideals of military healthcare. As they continue to uphold the legacy of the Army Nurse Corps, they embody the ethos of service, sacrifice, and excellence that defines the fabric of the nation's armed forces.

Feb. 7, 2024

Walter Reed Pediatric Dentistry Team Provides Dental Screenings at Child Development Centers in National Capital Region

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's pediatric dentistry team is taking proactive efforts to improve dental health among children within the military health system throughout the National Capital Region (NCR). Riding on the annual observance of Children's Dental Health Month, the team will provide dental screenings to children ages 3 to 5, at five Child Development Centers (CDCs) across the NCR.

Feb. 6, 2024

DOD’s first dual-patient ECMO C-17 transport

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Department of Defense’s only Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) team travelled to El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 23, 2023, to support a civilian patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. The ECMO team, located at Brooke Army Medical Center possesses the capability for global transports of all service members. Additionally, the team may also transport civilian patients through the Secretarial Designee program or with the Secretary of the Air Force’s approval. Once approval is granted, the medics use any means necessary to quickly reach the patient.

Feb. 6, 2024

Coast Guardsmen cruise to physician assistant duties after IPAP graduation

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The first ever Coast Guardsmen graduated from the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Interservice Physician Assistant Program in a ceremony at the hospital 1 Feb. IPAP is the largest PA program in the world and ranks amongst the top 15 programs in the nation. It was first established in 1996 when the Army, Navy, and Air Force combined their various PA programs to form IPAP. Today, all branches, including Coast Guard, can apply for this intense 28-month program exclusive to military personnel.

Feb. 6, 2024

Learn About TRICARE Pharmacy Network Changes for Specialty Drugs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The TRICARE Pharmacy Program is improving how we manage specialty drugs. Starting March 1, Accredo will provide specialty drugs and enhanced clinical services if you fill TRICARE-defined specialty prescriptions with TRICARE Home Delivery. Accredo will also stay in the TRICARE network as an in-network retail pharmacy.  

Feb. 5, 2024

Army Nurse Corps Officers at Munson part of 123-year Army legacy

FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS — Munson Army Health Center celebrated the 123rd birthday of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, Feb. 2, which included recognizing four of Munson’s own.

Feb. 2, 2024

Operation AGILE Medic: Joint Forces Collaborate in Full-Spectrum Medical Readiness Exercise

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS — In December 2023, military forces conducted Operation AGILE Medic (OAM) at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Over 100 medical professionals collaborated to enhance full-spectrum medical readiness. The exercise addressed communication and training gaps, incorporating stress-inducing scenarios and a phased training approach. Emphasizing adaptability, OAM scenarios prepared personnel for operational challenges, fostering teamwork. The exercise highlighted the importance of unified efforts, creating a close-knit, trusted team, and demonstrating the effectiveness of joint training exercises in achieving mission readiness.

Feb. 2, 2024

Fort Johnson Nurses Celebrate 123 Years of Service

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a ceremonial cake cutting to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the United States Army Nurse Corps, Feb. 2, at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana.