Image of a graphic introducing a new virtual health suite for users

Feb. 10, 2025

Munson Army Health Center expanding virtual access with SVV

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center is modernizing its healthcare delivery platform with the addition of My Military Health’s Scheduled Virtual Visits.

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Feb. 10, 2025

Busting Common Myths About Kids’ Dental Health

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – As parents, we all want our children to have healthy smiles. With so much information out there -- some outdated or inaccurate -- it can be hard to know what is true when it comes to kids’ dental health. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month -- a great time to clear up common misunderstandings and share tips to help keep your child’s teeth healthy.

Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Chery Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Demear Darling on Friday, February 7, 2025. Darling was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service aboard the clinic in the Pharmacy, where he served as a Work Center Supervisor and assisted in the adoption of ScriptCenter, Nexia and Q-Anywhere.

Feb. 10, 2025

Fair Winds and Following Seas to HM3 Darling

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Chery Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Demear Darling on Friday, February 7, 2025. Darling was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service aboard the clinic in the Pharmacy, where he served as a Work Center Supervisor and assisted in the adoption of ScriptCenter, Nexia and Q-Anywhere.

Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the promotion of Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jacob Scott with a “Tacking of the Crow” ceremony on Friday, February 7. Scott serves aboard the facility in the Physical Therapy Department.

Feb. 10, 2025

Bravo Zulu to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jacob Scott!

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the promotion of Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jacob Scott with a “Tacking of the Crow” ceremony on Friday, February 7. Scott serves aboard the facility in the Physical Therapy Department.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Caue Uemura was recently awarded the Fleet Marine Force pin, a symbol representing his dedication to duty as both a Sailor and a Corpsman. Uemura received the pin during a ceremony held on Friday, February 7 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point and is assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2.

Feb. 10, 2025

I Am Navy Medicine: Hospital Corpsman Third Class Caue Uemura

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has earned the right to wear a symbol representing his dedication to duty as both a Sailor and as a Corpsman.

Three Munson employees showing of a certificate of a Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

Feb. 7, 2025

Munson earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Excellence

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center recently earned The Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care, Patient Centered Medical Home Certification, and for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, and by demonstrating continuous compliance with The Joint Commission's performance standards.

Rachel Elliott, Medal of Honor recipient Army Pfc. Bryant Womack's sister, looks at a display honoring her brother during a visit to Womack Army Medical Center, Aug. 7, 2015. The hospital celebrated its namesake, mission, history, staff and patients during "Womack Day," a day featuring tours of the facility and an open house. Army photo by Joe Harlan

Feb. 7, 2025

Womack’s Namesake Honors Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient, Delivers State-of-the Art Care Today

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, N.C. - A renowned military hospital’s namesake honors a young medic’s life lost in battle by providing high-quality care to patients and training the next generation of health care professionals.

U.S. Army Soldiers from TAMC and the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic competed for the title of Best Leader during a four-day event, running Jan. 21-24 at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Events included an expert physical fitness assessment, a stress shoot, warrior task and battle drills, a ruck march, combat water survival training, land navigation, a 3.5 mile obstacle course run, and a mystery event.

Feb. 6, 2025

Tripler, Desmond Doss Soldiers compete for title of “Best Leader”

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Soldiers from TAMC and the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic competed for the title of Best Leader during a four-day event, running Jan. 21-24 at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Events included an expert physical fitness assessment, a stress shoot, warrior task and battle drills, a ruck march, combat water survival training, land navigation, a 3.5 mile obstacle course run, and a mystery event.

Woman smiles with a baby

Feb. 6, 2025

TRICARE West Region Contractor Transition: What To Know if You Live in the West Region

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On Jan. 1, TRICARE began delivering health care under its new regional contracts. This means that TriWest Healthcare Alliance is now the contractor for the TRICARE West Region, including six states that moved from the East Region. The Defense Health Agency is aware that some West Region beneficiaries have experienced challenges since Jan. 1. Together, the DHA and TriWest are actively implementing strategies to address these concerns.

Female pharmacist wearing white lab coat stands behind pharmacy counter speaking to female patient.

Feb. 6, 2025

TRICARE Pharmacy Network Expands With Addition of Kroger Pharmacies

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On Feb. 5, the Kroger Family of Pharmacies rejoined the TRICARE Pharmacy Program network. This means that TRICARE beneficiaries now have access to over 2,200 additional network pharmacies across 35 states.

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