May 20, 2024

Walter Reed's Behavioral Health Team Host Paint and Chat event

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Behavioral Health team hosted “Mental Health Paint and Chat”, an event aiming to highlight the therapeutic benefits of art and conversation in mental well-being.

May 20, 2024

Ireland Health Clinic Leader Inducted into Order of Military Medical Merit

FORT KNOX, Ky. —

May 17, 2024

CRDAMC reminds community and staff that mental health wellness and healing is possible

In a world where mental health remains a topic veiled in stigma and misunderstanding, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center choose to not merely observe the occasion but to provide hope and compassion while foster understanding, support, and acceptance of mental wellness within its walls and beyond. As the calendar turned to May and recognizing that mental health is just as crucial as physical well-being, the staff embraced the opportunity to shine a spotlight on mental health by extending its commitment to care for the Fort Cavazos community.

May 17, 2024

Joint Behavioral Health Conference Highlights Suicide Prevention and New Models of Care

Behavioral Health leaders from Defense Health Network East and Military Readiness Command East gathered here to share best practices and highlight new programs that can improve care. For two days, the group heard from DHN East, MRC East and Defense Health Agency leaders on various topics that included pilot programs, telehealth, suicide prevention, PTSD, current research, and best practices. They discussed how to increase care capacity, involve installation and other support agencies in treatment and how to successfully lead their clinics.

May 17, 2024

Military Medical Personnel Train for Combat Situations in Capstone Event

As military medical personnel assigned to the Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) complete their residencies and prepare to assume their first duty station, they must possess a specific set of skills to excel in their roles. Twenty-seven trainees participated in a five-day capstone event, held at the Taylor Sandri Medical Training Center, Fort Liberty, North Carolina May 6 to 10, designed to bridge this critical training gap, providing medical personnel with the necessary skills and expertise to save lives in combat situations.

May 15, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective and easy things you can do to prevent diseases, serious illness, and disability. It’s easy to get your free vaccines at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

May 15, 2024

Celebrating the heart and soul of healthcare our nurses

Although, the week’s journey of appreciation, gratitude, and shining a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are the heartbeat of healthcare ended 10 May at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, throughout the year CRDAMC will continue to honor and celebrate the unwavering dedication, compassion, and resilience of its everyday heroes—its nurses. Nurses Week is not merely a tradition; it is a testament to the invaluable contributions of nurses to the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

May 15, 2024

Q&A: What To Know as New TRICARE Contracts Begin in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — New TRICARE contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States.

May 15, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Month: You are not alone; reach out for help

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — This year marks the 75th anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month, observed during May and established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness.

May 14, 2024

Medical researchers present work at Walter Reed's annual symposiums

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Researchers at Walter Reed carrying on the distinguished medical legacies of Robert A. Phillips (RAP) and Bailey K. Ashford (BKA), presented their investigative projects to judges during the annual research competitions hosted by the medical center’s Department of Research Programs (DRP) on May 6.