Sept. 26, 2024

Finding the Right TRICARE Dental Program Dentist After Moving

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Relocating can be an exciting, but stressful, time. Worrying about your family’s dental needs shouldn’t be part of that stress. Here’s a guide to help you find a dentist and understand the advantages of choosing a network provider with the TDP.

Sept. 26, 2024

Walter Reed, Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excel in JOES Best of the Best Rankings

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Patients rated five Walter Reed physicians and two clinics among “the best of the best” in delivery care in results of the third quarter’s Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) recently released by officials of the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Sept. 25, 2024

New Intrepid Spirit Center for Fort Bliss, last to be built for NICoE

WBAMC Fort Bliss, Tx — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at William Beaumont Army Medical Center to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed Intrepid Spirit Center.

Sept. 24, 2024

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center Receive Prestigious 5-Star Ratings in National Survey

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce that both Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center (ATAMMC) have earned coveted 5-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) database. This prestigious recognition is based on patient surveys collected from October 2022 through September 2023, reflecting exceptional patient experiences across multiple areas of hospital care.

Sept. 24, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Welcomes Japanese Navy Personnel

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Portsmouth, Va. (Sept. 23, 2024) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff hosted medical personnel from ships that are part of the Japanese Training Squadron’s Overseas Training Cruise, Sept. 23. An orientation tour and briefs at various locations in the medical center were given to the Japanese medical sailors and officers from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze.

Sept. 24, 2024

Fort Drum Medical Activity supports Soldiers for Life during Retiree Appreciation Day

FORT DRUM, New York — Soldiers and staff from the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Fort Drum participated in the installation’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 21, 2024.

Sept. 24, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Knowing When To Get Emergency Care vs. Urgent Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Both emergency rooms and urgent care clinics can help you with a medical issue. But they’re different and serve your needs in different ways. When you or a family member needs medical care quickly, it’s important to know the difference between the two.

Sept. 23, 2024

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Increasing the public’s knowledge about the disease, prevention

Walter Reed National Military Medical College, BETHESDA, Md — National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed in September to increase the public’s knowledge about the disease and its prevention.

Sept. 23, 2024

Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excels in Q3 JOES Best of the Best Rankings

BETHESDA, Md. — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the third quarter Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) Best of the Best rankings. DHN-NCR facilities and staff have been recognized across multiple categories, demonstrating their commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services to military members, veterans, and their families.

Sept. 23, 2024

Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excels in Q3 JOES Best of the Best Rankings

Defense Health Network National Capital Region — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the third quarter Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) Best of the Best rankings.