May 3, 2024

Pioneering Cancer Therapy: Unveiling New Possibilities in Military Health

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — "Unprecedented Cancer Treatment Emerges on the Military Medical Front" In the fight against aggressive lymphoma cancer, the Hematology/Oncology team at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), under the leadership of Dr. Pramvir Verma, introduced a pioneering solution - Epkinly, a monoclonal antibody anticancer medication used for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Unveiled at ATAMMC, it serves as a beacon of hope for patients who have not responded to previous treatments.

May 3, 2024

9 Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced May 1, 2024, that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality health care, and transparency.

May 2, 2024

TRICARE and Marriage: What You Need To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting married is an exciting time in your life. If you’re a new military spouse, there are certain things you need to do to enroll in a TRICARE health plan.

May 2, 2024

Walter Reed Hosts Second Annual Patient Experience Week

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Chief Experience Office is hosting their second annual Patient Experience Week April 29 – May 3, 2024.

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.