Meet Nalu, Tripler’s Pediatric Specialty Therapy Dog

Sept. 8, 2023

Meet Nalu, Tripler’s Pediatric Specialty Therapy Dog

Tripler Army Medical Center — Nalu, a two-year-old golden retriever, has worked at Tripler Army Medical Center’s Family Behavioral Health and Pediatric Specialty clinic since March 2023. Before Nalu was matched with TAMC, he trained as a hospital facility dog with Assistance Dogs of Hawaii. The dogs are professionally trained to provide children and adults with disabilities independence and enhance their quality of life.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with flags

Sept. 8, 2023

59th Medical Wing: Air Force's premier medical wing welcomes new commander

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -Members of the Air Force's sole medical wing reflected on

U.S. Navy Lt. Claire Burke reaches the summit of Mount Fuji in Honshu, Japan, the tallest mountain in the country, and one of the highest peaks in the world with an elevation of 3,776 feet.

Sept. 7, 2023

A Nursing Journey: Saving Lives and Exploring the World One Adventure at a Time

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Growing up, The Hunt for Red October, a thrilling 1990s cinematic adventure starring Alec Baldwin as CIA analyst Jack Ryan, captured the attention and imagination of U.S. Navy Lt. Claire Burke, who briefly flirted with the idea of becoming an intelligence analyst before pursing her naval nursing career.

Commander, TAMC Troop Battalion, Lt. Col. Jamie L. Dillashaw presented awards of excellence to Soldiers of the TAMC Troop Battalion, September 7, 2023. The award ceremony encompassed months of Soldiers going above and beyond.

Sept. 7, 2023

Troop Battalion Awards Ceremony

Tripler Army Medical Center — Troop Battalion Awards Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Roy Louque, 99th Inpatient Surgical Squadron’s master clinician, right, speaks to Currency Training Program (CTP) participants at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 24, 2023. The 99th MDG’s CTP provides U.S. Air Force medical personnel with the training and skill set needed for adequate and efficient care down range.

Sept. 7, 2023

Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center: Preparing Air Force medical Airmen for evolving demands

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center hosted medical professionals from Luke Air Force Base

Mental Health is Health Banner

Sept. 6, 2023

Mental Health is Health: Resources are Available

Being healthy is more than just being physically healthy. It includes mental and emotional well-being as well. Mental health challenges can affect anyone at any age and stage of life.

Dentist shows patient X-ray on tablet

Sept. 6, 2023

TRICARE Tips to Protect Your Teeth in a Dental Emergency

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Fortunately, the TRICARE Dental Program covers emergency dental care. You’ll pay no cost-share for emergency dental services regardless of your pay grade or location. But there are still steps you may need to take to ensure your teeth and gums stay protected in an emergency.

Former U.S. Marine Stephanie Bowens, a cancer survivor and nursing administrator, contemplates her day at Walter Reed, preparing for an upcoming breast reconstruction surgery.

Sept. 6, 2023

A Profile in Courage: A Former Marine Shares Her Breast Cancer Survivor Story

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Former U.S. Marine Stephanie Bowens stands quietly in the nerve center of Walter Reed’s Nurse Administration Office, gathering her thoughts before coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, and fostering camaraderie among her talented teammates. It’s the perfect position for a creative, energetic, and organized leader who confidently overcomes barriers that might sideline others.

Potential new civilian hires are welcomed to Walter Reed by its director of resource management and other leadership at the medical center during its first Rapid Clearing Event on Aug. 31, held to streamline the onboarding process for new civilian employees.

Sept. 6, 2023

Walter Reed hosts its first Rapid Clearing Event to speed up civilian hiring process

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — An ICU nurse, Kennedy Gray came to Walter Reed on Aug. 31 during the Rapid Clearing Event hosted by the medical center to streamline the onboarding process for new civilian employees. Gray was one of 38 potential new hires to attend the event, the first for the medical center which saw nurses as the majority of the medical professionals looking to onboard at the President’s Hospital.

Sept. 5, 2023

Fort Meade Armed Forces Wellness Center transforms military wellness through inaugural training

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — The Fort Meade Armed Forces Wellness Center hosted the first iteration of an integrative training program Aug. 21-25 that aimed to deliver holistic wellness education to service members in the National Capital Region.

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