Oct. 13, 2023

BAMC doc helps care for unresponsive child on plane

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAN HOUSTON, Texas — A Brooke Army Medical Center physician put his skills to the test on a flight back to San Antonio

Oct. 13, 2023

Robertson Blood Donor Center blood mobile back in service after long hiatus

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Robertson Blood Donor Center and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center staff, along with the Mayor Harker Heights, held a brief ceremony to commission the blood mobile back to service – while it was simultaneously open for a blood drive at the hospital 10 Oct.

Oct. 13, 2023

The Volunteers of Walter Reed: Rolf Supports MEDEVAC Efforts

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Joan Rolf comes to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center every Tuesday and Thursday as an American Red Cross volunteer to serve the Medical Evacuation program, also known as MEDEVAC.

Oct. 12, 2023

Choosing Between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select

Falls Church, VA — Want to learn more about choosing between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select during TRICARE Open Season? Then join us for “Choosing Between Prime and TRICARE Select” webinar on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about this year’s open season.

Oct. 12, 2023

Walter Reed’s Murtha Cancer Center Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Summit 2023

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Murtha Cancer Center hosted “Breast Cancer Summit 2023,” part of a nationwide conversation to improve outcomes for the more than 280,000 women diagnosed each year with breast cancer in the United States.

Oct. 11, 2023

Meet Annie Ancelmo, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit’s MVP Housekeeper

Tripler Army Medical Center — Patients and staff who have spent time in Tripler Army Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit all know and love Annie Ancelmo. The housekeeper has worked at the hospital for 32 years, ensuring a clean and safe environment for some of the hospital’s most vulnerable patients: ill or premature newborn babies.

Oct. 11, 2023

Kimbrough Cares October 2023

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough.

Oct. 11, 2023

Womack Army Medical Center is currently experiencing technical difficulties

We regret to inform you that the WAMC phone system is currently experiencing technical difficulties.

Oct. 11, 2023

Airman, Soldiers Graduate from Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Although the paths that Air Force Capt. Grace Kim and Army 1st Lts. Demetre Harris and David Owunna took to achieve their shared dream of becoming physician assistants (PAs) differed, all donned their white lab coats as the military’s newest PAs during their graduation from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) on Sept. 29 at Walter Reed.

Oct. 11, 2023

Annual Retiree Health Fair returns to Fort Novosel

Fort Novosel, AL — Retirees and their Families are invited to attend the Fort Novosel Retiree Health Fair on Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Yano Hall on Fort Novosel. Lyster Army Health Clinic will host the annual health fair for the military retiree community. Retirees will be able to talk with medical professionals, receive their flu vaccination (pending its arrival), and have mini health evaluations such as blood pressure checks. Lyster Army Health Clinic along with other agencies will have displays to educate Retirees on disease management, physical therapy, nutrition, volunteer opportunities, and other health and wellness related topics. The Retiree Health Fair will also feature several on-post agencies including the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA), Exchange, Staff Judge Advocate, and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. Participants will have educational opportunities including resources for veteran services and more.