Landstuhl Regional Medical Center reverified as only U.S. Level II Trauma Center overseas

Sept. 11, 2024

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center reverified as only U.S. Level II Trauma Center overseas

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Through a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process that spanned 14 months, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma recently reverified Landstuhl Regional Medical Center as the only U.S. Level II Trauma Center, military or civilian, overseas.

A man poses for a photo in a maintenance shop with a saw table behind him.

Sept. 10, 2024

TRICARE Is Your Partner in Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you.

Nearby wildfires reduce air quality and give the sun an ominous red glow at sunrise and sunset.

Sept. 10, 2024

How to Reduce Exposure to Wildfire Smoke: Tips for Protecting Your Health

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — As wildfires continue to burn in our region, it’s important to stay mindful of the impact on air quality, even if the fires are miles away. Smoke and particulate matter can travel long distances, creating health risks, especially for those with respiratory conditions, children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

Each year, thousands of people are affected by breast cancer, whether it touches your life directly or involves someone you hold dear. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, with about 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. The Staff Engagement Working Group and the Public Health team invite you to our Glow Run/Walk event on Oct. 4. The Glow Run/Walk will take place at the outdoor track near the Whitside gym in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts are on sale for $20; please see the attached flyer for more details. Everything in white on the back of the t-shirt will glow! The front has a pink flag with stars on it with a ribbon wrapped around it. The run/walk will kick off at 7 PM, if you can't take part in the run/walk, come out to enjoy the music, giveaways, and other activities. This event is open to the public, so please share with your friends. We look forward to seeing you there. In case of inclement weather, the outside activities will be canceled, and an information booth will be located inside the hospital.

Sept. 10, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Glow Run

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Each year, thousands of people are affected by breast cancer, whether it touches your life directly or involves someone you hold dear. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, with about 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. The Staff Engagement Working Group and the Public Health team invite you to our Glow Run/Walk event on Oct. 4. The Glow Run/Walk will take place at the outdoor track near the Whitside gym in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts are on sale for $20; please see the attached flyer for more details. Everything in white on the back of the t-shirt will glow! The front has a pink flag with stars on it with a ribbon wrapped around it. The run/walk will kick off at 7 PM, if you can't take part in the run/walk, come out to enjoy the music, giveaways, and other activities. This event is open to the public, so please share with your friends. We look forward to seeing you there. In case of inclement weather, the outside activities will be canceled, and an information booth will be located inside the hospital.

Navy Commander Sara Quan serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as a Family Medicine Physician and Flight Surgeon. A native of Bradbury, California, she credits her brother and grandfather as inspiration to serve.

Sept. 10, 2024

Navy Physician Continues Family Tradition of Service aboard MCAS Cherry Point

MCAS Cherry Point — A Navy Medicine officer serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point continues her family’s tradition of service in the nation’s armed forces.

Registered nurses Rezia Lake (front left) and Holly Aguridakis (front second from left) of Walter Reed’s General Surgery Clinic, are congratulated by their General Surgical Clinic team members for recently earning the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Sept. 9, 2024

Walter Reed nursing team recognizes members with the DAISY Award for extraordinary, lifesaving care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Nurses spearhead the health care efforts at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNNMC), most often at the bedside of patients, providing the nation’s heroes and their families compassionate care around the clock. The medical center's leadership team recognizes nurses' selfless service and dedication, presenting its members with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses monthly.

Students and instructors from the Air Force Oral Hygiene Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pose for a group photo in front of the Benjamin W. Dunn USAF Dental Clinic on Sept. 6, 2024.

Sept. 9, 2024

Training Tomorrow's Dental Leaders: Inside the Air Force Oral Hygiene Course

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Oral Hygiene Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is a unique training program designed to develop future oral preventive assistants.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, indicative of its commitment to providing the highest level of safety and care to its beneficiaries.

Sept. 6, 2024

Walter Reed receives "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This “A” grade highlights Walter Reed's commitment to providing the highest levels of safety and care to our nation's service members, their families, and beneficiaries.

The Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) Director at Walter Reed, U.S. Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Gregory Chesnut, stresses the importance of early screening in fighting and treating prostate cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed among men in the U.S.

Sept. 5, 2024

Prostate Center at Walter Reed leads DOD’s effort in prostate cancer care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Fred Cohrs is a prostate cancer good news success story. He was a high-risk patient, diagnosed by a biopsy performed at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, then referred to the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CDPR) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgery.

Sept. 3, 2024

New PIRMAC delivers prompt Appointment and Referral Confirmation

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — New PIRMAC delivers prompt Appointment and Referral Confirmation By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer – There’s not many in the world faster than USA’s Gabrielle Thomas placing first in the 2024 Olympics 200 meters run with a time of 21.83.

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