Feb. 21, 2025

Finding a ‘fortune’ in radiology

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — There’s an old saying that goes “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” So what happens when a “fortune” becomes a diagnostic imaging technologist with the 633d Surgical Operations Squadron. For Airman 1st Class Terrance Fortune, the answer to the riddle is simple. He uses-skill, technology, and teamwork to play a critical role in keeping service members ready for duty by identifying injuries and aiding in their treatment.

Jenny Vazquez-Robles works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Walter Reed and is one of a team of heroes caring for the hospital's “littlest warriors,” ensuring that premature and full-term babies with complications have the best possible start in life.

Feb. 21, 2025

Walter Reed NICU Nurse Finds Rewards in Caring for the ‘Littlest Warriors’

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s own Jenny Vazquez-Robles, who works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is one of a team of heroes caring for Walter Reed’s “littlest warriors,” ensuring that premature and full-term babies with complications have the best possible start in life.

Pediatrics chief Dr. Matthew Fults conducts a scheduled virtual visit with a beneficiary Jan. 10 at Winn Army Community Hospital. The pediatric clinic was the first to go live with My Military Health, a change in culture for both healthcare providers and beneficiaries. Primary care at Winn went live on Feb. 10 "The intent of these changes is to deliver care when patients need it in an efficient and timely manner," Fults said. "This is just the beginning—stay tuned as other clinics embrace this innovative approach to care."

Feb. 21, 2025

Winn implements culture change via virtual visits, shows resiliency during winter storm

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Winn Army Community Hospital’s primary care clinic recently went live with scheduled virtual visits, an initial step in moving forward with My Military Health. The program aims to improve patient access and provider workflow. Initial results indicate positive progress, said Amanda M. Lubbe, primary care’s head nurse at Winn. The first official day the clinic offered virtual visits was Feb. 10. "Our first week of scheduled virtual visits saw 64 completed appointments," Lubbe said.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Deydre Teyhen, director of the Defense Health Network-National Capital Region (left) and U.S. Navy CAPT (Dr.) Melissa Austin (left), director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (right), escort U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) (third from left) and Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) on a visit to Walter Reed on Feb. 10, 2025.

Feb. 20, 2025

Senators Visit Patients and Staff at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Feb. 10, greeting patients and staff with Valentine's greetings and expressing gratitude for their service to the nation.

Command Sgt. Maj. Jan E. Miller passes the Winn Army Community Hospital and U.S. Army Medical Department Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield color to hospital director and commander Col. Margaret Berryman to signify his relinquishment of responsibility as senior enlisted advisor for the hospital as clinical services senior enlisted advisor Sgt. Maj. Bryan Wright looks on Feb. 19 in the Patriot Auditorium. Miller is moving on to Fort Sam Houston, Texas’s Brooke Army Medical Center to be the sergeant major there and continue his service in military health care leadership. (Photo by Chris Rich, U.S. Army)

Feb. 20, 2025

Hospital senior enlisted advisor moves on to Army medical center

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Winn Army Community Hospital bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Jan E. Miller during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony at the Patriot Auditorium on Feb. 19. Miller relinquished his duties, marking the end of a tenure defined by leadership, innovation and unwavering commitment to both military and civilian health care initiatives. Miller is moving on to Fort Sam Houston, Texas’s Brooke Army Medical Center to be the sergeant major there and continue his service in military health care leadership.

Photo of main entrance to Evans Army Community Hospital.

Feb. 19, 2025

Evans undergoes Joint Commission survey

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Surveyors from The Joint Commission visited Evans Army Community Hospital, Feb. 4-7, 2025, to evaluate the facility for triennial re-accreditation. The Joint Commission is a global enterprise driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. They provide leading practices, unmatched knowledge and expertise, and rigorous standards to help organizations across the continuum of care toward zero harm.

An image of the 75th Medical Group Military Treatment Facility. A cloudless, blue sky is seen over the top of the building that is flanked by trees on the left and right. Green grass and a sidewalk leading up to the MTF is in the foreground.

Feb. 19, 2025

Navigating the TRICARE referral process

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah. — TRICARE West Region’s managed care support contractor recently changed from HealthNet Federal Services to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, and the Defense Health Agency is implementing processes to help beneficiaries during the transition.

Man embracing two children.

Feb. 19, 2025

New Benefit! Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Now Available for Service Members

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that you can now save money with a Health Care Flexible Spending Account? If you're an eligible service member, you can sign up for an HCFSA for the first time between March 3 and March 31 at www.fsafeds.gov.

Trauma drill at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

Feb. 19, 2025

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune earns reverification as a Level III Trauma Center

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) has earned reverification as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma (ACS).

Dressed in their finest red attire, staff members and patients alike rally together to highlight the significance of heart health. "National Wear Red Day" is an annual event filled with educational activities, designed to empower individuals to take control of their cardiovascular health.

Feb. 18, 2025

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Observes “Wear Red Day” for American Heart Health Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly participated in “Wear Red Day” today, joining national efforts to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage heart health among service members and their families. This observance, part of American Heart Health Month, emphasizes the critical importance of adopting healthy habits and reducing risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death in the United States.

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