May 1, 2024

Walter Reed Receives Top "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, May 1, 2024.

May 1, 2024

Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 in the United States. Recent guidelines state that anyone at average risk for colorectal cancer should start getting screenings at age 45. Getting screened is easy, and TRICARE covers several options for colorectal cancer exams.

May 1, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Sailors of the Quarter

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the accomplishments and service of Sailors serving aboard the facility Tuesday, April 30 during a luncheon held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Hancock Marina.

April 30, 2024

Walter Reed’s Diabetes Nurse Educator Receives Values in Action Recognition

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Traci M. Carter, the pediatric diabetes nurse educator at Walter Reed National Medical Center and the Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, recently received a Values in Action award presented by Walter Reed director U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin. Carter’s professionalism and teamwork garnered the trust and respect of her patients and peers, embodying the very spirt of the hospital’s values and mission in delivering patient-centered excellence surmised Austin.

April 29, 2024

Munson Pharmacy may have relief for Seasonal Allergy Sufferers

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — For many veteran seasonal allergy sufferers, relief may be found from over-the-counter medications that treat these symptoms or prevent them in the first place. At Munson, Military Health System beneficiaries may pick-up two over the counter medications without a prescription per person per week from the pharmacy with no out-of-pocket expense.

April 29, 2024

Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Converging Past and Present: The Evolution of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Management

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — By U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Jason Burkes Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Editor’s note: U.S. Navy Capt. Jason Burkes is an oral maxillofacial surgeon at Walter Reed and assistant professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, serving as a reminder of the importance of early detection, education and support for patients with oral cancer.

April 29, 2024

Kimbrough Cares- April 2024

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough. In this issue: Tick ID and testing info, Who to call for mold problems, 2024 Holistic Health & Fitness Challenge and more!

April 29, 2024

Cherry Point Sailor to Depart, Begin Journey to Commissioning as an Officer

MCAS Cherry Point — A Cherry Point Sailor will continue his Navy career later this year by embarking on a rigorous course of academic and physical development prior to attending the U.S. Naval Academy.

April 27, 2024

Alcohol Awareness Month 5K: ADAPT raises awareness on alcohol misuse

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — To acknowledge Alcohol Awareness Month, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program organized a 5K at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. Over 20 service members and their families participated in the race, which featured an interactive activity where they could wear drunk goggles and ride quadcycles simulating the effects of inebriation while driving to promote awareness and understanding of alcohol misuse.

April 26, 2024

Mobile Mammography Coming Soon

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital is dedicated to promoting breast health and ensuring that all individuals have access to essential screenings. With this commitment in mind, we are thrilled to announce our initiative of hosting mobile mammography events on Fort Irwin. Depending on community participation, these could be held 2 to 4 times per year.