Oct. 30, 2023

Cherry Point Community Runs for a Cure

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.

Oct. 27, 2023

BAMC receives 2023 Digital Health Most Wired recognition

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical

Oct. 27, 2023

Three BAMC staff members honored as Heroes of Military Medicine

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Three Brooke Army Military Center staff members received the Heroes of Military Medicine San Antonio

Oct. 27, 2023

Survey feedback leads to housing improvement for Sailors

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Feedback from the 2022 Defense Organizational Climate Survey resulted in new kitchenettes for Sailors at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune barracks.

Oct. 26, 2023

Walter Reed Champions Women's Health Care Options Using Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Surgery

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — When you meet Dr. Candice Jones-Cox, the Women's Health Services director at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, you will learn that she's a fierce patient advocate and a meticulous surgeon, passionately learning cutting-edge techniques to adapt to an ever-changing medical landscape. She's an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN), highly adept at performing complex women's surgeries – especially hysterectomies.

Oct. 25, 2023

The Volunteers of Walter Reed: Sullivan Offers Healing Through Yoga Instruction

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Connie Sullivan sits cross-legged in a rehab unit at Walter Reed as she peers out with an expression of calm and alertness at the members of her yoga class. She guides the class through a series of instructions that are more like suggestions, often introducing the poses with “Maybe try to…,” demonstrating her training in trauma-sensitive yoga. Sullivan is also a licensed physical therapist, so she can attend to a class member who needs to make a physical adjustment. The atmosphere feels tranquil and respectful. While yoga may be at odds with certain aspects of military life, it is endorsed on the Walter Reed website as a form of “mind-body medicine,” meaning that a well mind is central to the health of the body. Sullivan contributes to the mental and physical wellness of her students through her years of expertise and extensive training.

Oct. 25, 2023

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the beginning of improved patient care for obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric patients

The Department of Pathology held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 16 to commemorate the official opening of its new phlebotomy clinic dedicated to serving obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric patients. The opening of this clinic at the Womack Army Medical Center promises to streamline and enhance the care experience for these specific patient groups, ensuring more efficient and personalized services.

Oct. 24, 2023

Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators Help You Understand Your Health Care Benefit

Falls Church, VA — You probably received medical care in a military hospital or clinic before. But did you know these facilities come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the health care process? These include patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators (BCACs). You can find them at most military hospitals and clinics around the world.

Oct. 24, 2023

59th Medical Wing’s own honored with Aerospace Medical Association fellowship

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting. Dr. Sherman, currently serving as the Director of Radiological and Aerospace Medical Research at the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Defense Health Agency, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, has had a distinguished career. He previously served at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine and the 711th Human Performance Wing, retiring with the rank of colonel after 27 years of service.

Oct. 24, 2023

Tripler’s Outpatient Pharmacy unveil the first ScriptCenter on Oahu

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center’s Outpatient Pharmacy celebrated the grand opening of the ScriptCenter with a lei ceremony on Oct. 18.