Lt. Cmdr. Alioune Diop, father, holds baby Mariam Aliyah while Aida Diop, mother, watches over during a photoshoot at home, Jun. 28, 2024. The Walter Reed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team's dedication and care made all the difference for baby Mariam. Born at just 22 weeks and 5 days, weighing 1.01 pounds, she spent five months under their expert care.

July 1, 2024

Baby born at 22 weeks survives, thrives, thanks to Walter Reed team and parents

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Aida Sall Diop and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alioune Diop welcomed their newborn daughter, Mariam Aliyah, who was born October 31, 2023, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at just 22 weeks and five days gestation, weighing 460 grams (1.01 pounds). She spent five months in Walter Reed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) before being discharged.

The first week of July, 2024 Sailors and staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrate 56 years of the clinic’s role in the readiness of Marines serving in eastern North Carolina and the wellness of their families and nearby communities.

July 1, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates 56 Years of Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight

MCAS Cherry Point — The first week of July, 2024 Sailors and staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrate 56 years of the clinic’s role in the readiness of Marines serving in eastern North Carolina and the wellness of their families and nearby communities.

June 27, 2024

Farrelly Health Clinic Pharmacy & Lab Closure on July 5

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Please be advised that the Farrelly Health Clinic pharmacy and lab services will be closed on Friday, July 5th, in observance of the training holiday. During this time, pharmacy and lab services will be available at Irwin Army Community Hospital, which will maintain its regular operating hours. Additionally, on July 4th, all outpatient clinics and ancillary services at both Farrelly Health Clinic and Irwin Army Community Hospital will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

The 6th MSS laboratory oversees the shipment of more than 200 healthcare diagnostic tests per day. The new Air Force generation model (AFFORGEN) is designed for Airmen to train together and deploy together; services across MacDill AFB have adjusted their capacities to support mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

June 27, 2024

Learn How To Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Rates of sexually transmitted infections have increased among active duty service members in recent years. If you're sexually active, there are steps you can take to your lower your risk.

Walter Reed's Abigail Hinson (left), prosthetic technician in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab, and Louise Hassinger, prosthesis technology specialist, are working with the medical center's 3D Medical Applications Center on a special prosthetic designed for Ryan Pelzer to help him shift gears and get back into motocross racing.

June 27, 2024

3D MAC, Ortho/Prosthetics assist service members, beneficiaries get back into action in and out of uniform

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Ryan Pelzer grew up riding motocross, but a firework accident claimed his right thumb and injured his wrist, hampering his ability to participate in the sport, but not his passion for it.

The Madigan-Bremerton Patient Shuttle will not be running on Monday, 3 July 2023. Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

June 26, 2024

The Madigan-Bremerton Patient Shuttle will not be running Friday, 5 July 2024

Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM, Wash. — The Madigan-Bremerton Patient Shuttle will not be running on Friday, 5 July 2024, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patients! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Incoming U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Fort Stewart commander and Winn Army Community Hospital director Col. Margaret Berryman accepts the unit's colors from the commander of U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, East and Defense Health Network, East, Brig. Gen. Lance Raney during the June 26 change of command ceremony for the hospital at Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field.

June 26, 2024

Winn Army Community Hospital welcomes new commander

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Col. Jason Seery passed command of the U.S. Army Department Medical Activity and the directorship of Winn Army Community Hospital to Col. Margaret Berryman June 26 at Fort Stewart’s Cottrell Field. The ceremony of full military pomp and circumstance included sound-off and pass-in-review under the midmorning coastal Georgia sun. Berryman comes to Fort Stewart from the Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, where she served as the Army Nurse Corps Specific Branch Proponent Officer. Seery is moving on to a position at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

From left, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Emily "Hawking" Shilling, Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Woods and Ron Madison, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer at Walter Reed, participate in a panel discussion at the medical center on June 20 in observance of Pride Month.

June 26, 2024

Walter Reed observes Pride Month

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center observed Pride Month with a panel discussion featuring Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs Anthony Woods and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Emily “Hawking” Shilling, at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, June 20, 2024.

Sailors and staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated excellence in patient care and technical expertise while bidding fond farewells at an awards ceremony conducted Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Recognized from left to right were; With the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Hospital Corpsman Second Class Sophia Crews, Hospital Corpsman First Class Garett Fralix, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Miguel Rodriguez, Hospitalman Devin Kelsey. With Letters of Appreciation from Commander, MCAS Cherry Point for their support of the 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show; Mr. Joe Farland and Mr. James Williams. Mr. Thomas Cieslak for Third Place, 2023 Military Health System Communication Award. With the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Navy Lieutenant Sarah Cruz and Lieutenant Commander Kyle Herring.

June 26, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Technical Excellence, Departures at June Award Ceremony

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated excellence in patient care and technical expertise while bidding fond farewells at an awards ceremony conducted Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

A Marine looks at his laptop

June 25, 2024

MHS GENESIS Secure Messaging: A Direct Line to Your Military Health Care Team

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal lets you speak to your military health care team at your military hospital or clinic through secure messaging. Learn how and when to use secure messaging.

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