Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) will host its annual Baby Expo in April. The event has long served as an opportunity for families across the island, providing invaluable education, support, and a welcoming sense of community for families attending. Led by healthcare professionals, the expo provides families with the knowledge and resources needed to embrace the joys and overcome the challenges of parenthood. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TAMC’s Oceanside Entrance.

March 24, 2026

Tripler’s Baby Expo connects families with resources, support, and confidence

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) will host its annual Baby Expo in April. The event has long served as an opportunity for families across the island, providing invaluable education, support, and a welcoming sense of community for families attending. Led by healthcare professionals, the expo provides families with the knowledge and resources needed to embrace the joys and overcome the challenges of parenthood. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TAMC’s Oceanside Entrance.

Female service member stands in the courtyard of a white building

March 24, 2026

Learn how to get care at overseas military hospitals or clinics

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need to get care at a military hospital or clinic overseas? How you get care depends on whether you live overseas or if you’re just visiting. This article explains how to get care at an overseas military hospital or clinic in both situations.

Dr. Pramvir S. Verma: Advancing Cancer Treatment through Clinical Trials at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center

March 24, 2026

Dr. Pramvir S. Verma: Advancing Cancer Treatment through Clinical Trials at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognized for his exceptional contributions to oncology, Dr. Pramvir S. Verma, Chief of the Hematology and Oncology department at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), and is also the 2024 recipient of the Col. Peter J. Weina Award for Excellence in Research, and was previously named “Researcher of the Year”. This prestigious title emphasizes the importance of clinical trials and the significant role they play in advancing cancer treatment.

March 24, 2026

Services Restored

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Due to a power outage, services at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center are currently degraded with certain services non-operational.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing Commander, greets Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group and service members assigned to the U.S. Navy Ground Surgical Team during an USAF-led operational readiness exercise, Beverley Midnight 2026, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026.

March 23, 2026

18th Medical Group demonstrates expeditionary medical capabilities

Kadena Air Base, Japan — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Will Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, visited 18th Medical Group during a tour of the Expeditionary Medical Support System facility as part of a USAF-led operational exercise, Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026.

Patient Safety Awareness Patient Safety is a Team Sport.

March 23, 2026

Walter Reed puts patient safety first

BETHESDA, Md. — At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the hospital team aims to ensure that patient safety is never a concern, protecting every patient from preventable harm.

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will transition from an Emergency Department to an Urgent Care Center beginning April 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

March 23, 2026

59th Medical Wing to transition Wilford Hall Emergency Department to Urgent Care Center

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO–LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing announced that the Emergency Department at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will transition to an Urgent Care Center beginning April 4, 2026, at 8 a.m., shifting services to support non-life-threatening care.

Air Force neurologist poses for a photo at Brooke Army Medical Center

March 23, 2026

Maj William R. Hoffman, MD Recognized with Raymond F. Longacre Award for Excellence in Aerospace Behavioral Health

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) has announced that Maj Hoffman, Medical Director, Joint Integrated Clinical Medicine Research, Office of the Chief Scientist, will be honored with the Raymond F. Longacre Award during the upcoming Honors Night ceremony at the annual Aerospace Medical Association & Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting.

A group of Soldiers and civilians line up to cut the ribbon on the AFWC.

March 23, 2026

Building a Culture of Health: BJACH Opens Armed Forces Wellness Center at Fort Polk

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital marked a significant step forward in supporting warfighter readiness and community well-being with the grand opening of its new Armed Forces Wellness Center on March 23.

Health Advisory: Information Regarding a Meningitis Outbreak More Than 80 Miles from RAF Lakenheath This notice is to provide you with information regarding a recent meningitis outbreak. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we want to ensure you have the facts to make informed decisions for your family

March 20, 2026

Public Health Alert: Meningitis Awareness

Lakenheatth, Ae. — Health Advisory: Information Regarding a Meningitis Outbreak More Than 80 Miles from RAF Lakenheath This notice is to provide you with information regarding a recent meningitis outbreak. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we want to ensure you have the facts to make informed decisions for your family.

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