Feb. 2, 2025

Winter Weather Update

Joint Base Lewis-McChord — ***WINTER WEATHER ALERT*** Due to the forecast of freezing temperatures and significant ice on Monday morning, February 3, 2025, all outpatient care and administrative operations will be delayed until 9:30 a.m. All outpatient appointments scheduled for earlier than 9:30 a.m. will be canceled and rescheduled. If you have an appointment scheduled before 9:30 a.m. and have not been contacted yet by your care team, please call the Pacific Integrated Referral Management and Appointing Center (PIRMAC) at 1-800-404-4506 to reschedule. Sick call for Active-Duty Service Members will begin at 9:30 a.m. Surgical procedures, inpatient care, sick call, radiology, lab and emergency services will not be impacted and will proceed as normal.

Jan. 31, 2025

Air Force Medical Leaders Observe Cutting-Edge Medical Readiness Training at Camp Bullis

CAMP BULLIS, Texas — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Collins, Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) commander, and Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, AFMEDCOM chief of staff, visited the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center (MRTC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, to observe medical readiness training on 31 Jan. 2025.

Jan. 30, 2025

Fire Safety a Top Priority at Womack

FORT LIBERTY, NC, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, NC - Soldiers and civilians at Womack Army Medical Center took turns putting out ‘digital fires’ thanks to an apparatus that scores users based on the efficiency of their firefighting techniques as it relates to the use of fire extinguishers.

Jan. 30, 2025

TB Outbreak in Kansas City

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Important information about tuberculosis (TB) prevention and general health practices in light of recent TB cases being monitored in Kansas City. While the situation is improving, we want to ensure our community stays informed and healthy.

Jan. 30, 2025

AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum, Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis.

Jan. 30, 2025

New TRICARE Dental Program Contract Brings Updates in March 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they’ll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see these changes in your February bill for coverage effective March 1.

Jan. 30, 2025

Ireland offers patients Scheduled Virtual Visits option

FORT KNOX, Ky —

Jan. 29, 2025

Kimbrough Cares- January 2025

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough.

Jan. 29, 2025

Eye Care Availability

FORT RILEY, Kansas — The Optometry Clinic at Irwin Army Community Hospital is now accepting patients of all ages, including Active Duty, dependents, and retirees. Our experienced optometrists offer a wide range of eye care services from routine eye exams to treatment for various eye conditions.

Jan. 28, 2025

Wilford Hall Lab Sets the Gold Standard in Military Medicine

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center laboratory is the largest Air Force clinical lab, providing critical diagnostic support to military personnel and their families with precision and efficiency. With a team of 72 experts conducting 2.2 million tests annually, the lab upholds the highest standards of care, innovation, and mission readiness in military medicine.