The Pediatric Department staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center pose for a photo in Bethesda, Md., July 2. Walter Reed’s Pediatric Department takes care of children of veterans and service members. (DOD photo by Ann Brandstadter)

July 30, 2025

Back-to-School Ready: Make Health a Priority Before the First Bell

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — With the new school year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check off those final to-do’s, starting with your child’s annual wellness exam. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Primary Care and Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine clinics are here to help with routine wellness visits and acute care needs for patients from birth through age 25

At Irwin Army Community Hospital, our commitment to patient-centered care takes another step forward with the launch of the Patient & Family Partnership Council (PFPC)—a rebranding of the former Patient & Family Advisory Council. The PFPC is designed to give patients and their families a meaningful voice in shaping their healthcare experience at IACH.

July 30, 2025

Patient & Family Partnership Council

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH's commitment to patient-centered care takes another step forward with the launch of the Patient & Family Partnership Council (PFPC)—a rebranding of the former Patient & Family Advisory Council. The PFPC is designed to give patients and their families a meaningful voice in shaping their healthcare experience at IACH.

Phot of Army Reserves Medical Command during a transfer of authority ceremony in Stayton Theater.

July 30, 2025

Medical Units Exchange Authority at Fort Bliss Ceremony

WBAMC, Fort Bliss, TX — The 7238th Medical Support Unit handed over its responsibilities to the 7248th Medical Support Unit during a transfer of authority ceremony.

A group of Military and civilian health leaders posing on the steps of the Alexandria VA Hospital,

July 30, 2025

Military, VA Leaders Meet to Strengthen Health Care Access in Central Louisiana

FORT POLK, La. — Leaders from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital and the Alexandria VA Health Care System met July 18 to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at improving access to care for veterans and active duty service members across Central Louisiana.

Terri Lavoie, Assistant Chief of Staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, attends her last Board of Directors meeting before retiring after more than 19 years as a civilian at Walter Reed, following 20 years of uniformed service as a U.S. Navy nurse. Her leadership and dedication have strengthened the hospital’s culture and positively influenced generations of patients and staff. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

July 29, 2025

Retired Navy nurse leads with compassion and vision at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — When a young Theresa “Terri” Lavoie told her father — a U.S. Navy officer — that she wanted to become a nurse, he disagreed. He reminded her she had been afraid of taking medicine when she was sick as a child and instead encouraged her to pursue business. But Lavoie knew where her heart belonged. Determined to follow her passion, she enrolled at Russell Sage College in New York to study nursing, starting a journey that would last more than four decades. Over her 40-year career, she served at hospital bedsides in both war and peace and eventually made her way to leadership at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Uniformed service member stands outside and holds infant in his arms.

July 29, 2025

Unlock Your Health: Check Your TRICARE Information in DEERS Today

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, it’s extremely important to take time and log in to DEERS to review or update your information.

Fort Irwin Dental Clinic Command becomes Department of Dental Services under Weed Army Community Hospital, A defense Health agency hospital.

July 29, 2025

Fort Irwin Dental Clinic Cases Guidon

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The Fort Irwin Dental Clinic Command marked a historic milestone with a heartfelt casing of the guidon ceremony, formally concluding its legacy as a standalone unit and ushering in a new era as the Department of Dental Services under the Defense Health Network’s Weed Army Community Hospital. The ceremony, held at Sandy Basin Community Center, honored the command’s proud heritage while celebrating its future as an integrated part of Fort Irwin’s healthcare team.

Catherine Higginbotham, shares a moment with Megan Boyd, who donated a kidney to Higginbotham, one day after their surgeries at Walter Reed National Military Center in Bethesda on Mar. 28, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Catherine Higginbotham)

July 28, 2025

From Pacific to Atlantic: Life-Saving Kidney Transplant Gives Military Spouse a Second Chance at Life

Tripler Army Medical Center — A U.S. Marine Corps spouse is thriving today because of a life-saving 2024 kidney transplant and collaboration between Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center. The seamless coordination between the two military treatment facilities, spanning from Hawaii to Maryland, highlights a commitment to comprehensive care for military families and demonstrates the power of collaboration within the Military Health System.

Uniformed service member uses mouse and keyboard, looking at desktop screen.

July 24, 2025

TRICARE Logins: Know How To Access Portals and Manage Your Benefit

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Whether you need to make an appointment, check a claim, or download forms, knowing where to log in can make using your TRICARE benefits easier. Today’s Military Health System relies on multiple online platforms—each with a specific purpose. Understanding them, and how they’re evolving, can help you make the most of your health coverage.

MCICOM offers Summer Safety tips for outdoor workouts. MCICOM exercises command and control of Marine Corps installations via regional commanders in order to provide oversight, direction and coordination of installation services and to optimize support to the Operating Forces, tenants and activities.

July 24, 2025

Exercise safely outdoors during summer months

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — As summer temperatures climb, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is urging staff and service members to exercise caution when training outdoors. Health experts stress the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding peak heat hours, and recognizing early signs of heat-related illness to stay safe and mission ready.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!