April 30, 2026

Walter Reed’s NICoE leads War Department in care, research of TBI

BETHESDA, Md. — When service members suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or from post-traumatic stress, called the “invisible wounds of war,” many may think there’s no road to recovery. But the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed is there to make the road to recovery smoother for these service members and other Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries through cutting-edge, holistic care and research to treat those invisible wounds.

April 30, 2026

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Awarded 2025 Navy Surgeon General’s Blue H Health Promotion and Wellness Award

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly announces that it has been awarded the prestigious Navy Surgeon General’s 2025 “Blue H” Health Promotion and Wellness Award, achieving the esteemed Gold Star level.

April 30, 2026

Review TRICARE benefits for survivors

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It can be a challenge when a family member passes away. You’re dealing with not only the emotional sense of loss, but the many other details that require time, energy, and focus surrounding that loss. One of these concerns may be how your healthcare coverage may change. TRICARE wants you to know that you aren't alone. This article focuses on the benefits TRICARE offers survivors.

April 30, 2026

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates, Honors Sailor Excellence

MCAS Cherry Point — Three sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point were recently selected as Sailors of the Quarter.

April 29, 2026

Temple High School Students Tour CRDAMC, Explore Healthcare Careers

Temple High School medical students visited Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center for a guided tour of key hospital departments, gaining firsthand insight into health care careers and creating an interest in what military medicine can offer them. The visit exposed students to real-world medical environments and highlighted a range of career paths within the health care field. Hospital leadership welcomed the group and spoke about the organization’s role in supporting the community.

April 29, 2026

Walter Reed’s Military Advanced Training Center is speeding up warrior recovery

BETHESDA, Md. — Rehabilitation after limb loss or trauma is about more than recovery. At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the Military Advanced Training Center (MATC) plays a critical role in helping service members rebuild strength, regain independence, and when possible, return to duty.

April 29, 2026

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point “Takes a Stand” during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2026

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff serving aboard Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point observed Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month throughout April, 2026 with a series of events, education and an interactive display. This year’s theme, “STEP FORWARD: Prevent. Report. Advocate,” served as a call-to-action for staff members at the facility to reinforce that a command climate of respect and dignity is critical to mission readiness.

April 29, 2026

SPRINT Team Mobilized to Support ODU ROTC Cadets Following Tragic Loss

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — A Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) was deployed to Old Dominion University (ODU) from March 23 to 25, to provide critical psychological support to the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet population. The intervention followed the tragic shooting of an ROTC instructor, and a group of cadets subsequently killing the suspect, which deeply impacted the cadet community.

April 28, 2026

Keller Army Community Hospital Earns National Recognition for Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — Keller Army Community Hospital Operating Room Team who has been recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation, earning the prestigious Go Clear Award. The national recognition underscores Keller’s unwavering commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for both patients and surgical staff by effectively eliminating the hazards of surgical smoke.

April 27, 2026

Walter Reed receives Lymphatic Disease Surgery Center of Excellence designation for groundbreaking lymphedema treatments

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed was designated a Lymphatic Disease Surgery Center of Excellence by the Lymphatic Education and Research Network, becoming the first center in the Department of War to receive this distinction. Of 44 centers nationwide, only 14 hold this specialized surgical designation.