Dec. 19, 2024

Reminder: New TRICARE Regional Contracts in the U.S. in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Changes are coming to TRICARE’s regional contracts Jan. 1, 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. The key to a smooth transition is to take a few simple steps now, before the end of the year.

Dec. 19, 2024

Medal of Honor recipients visit patients, staff at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH), the highest U.S. military decoration, visited patients and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 13, sharing their stories of selfless service and sacrifice, and thanking current service members for their commitment to duty.

Dec. 18, 2024

Madigan offers MHS GENESIS Patient Portal & DS Logon workshops for patients!

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Need assistance navigating or accessing the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal? Get one-on-one guidance from our informatics team right here at Madigan Army Medical Center! (MHS GENESIS Patient Portal & DS Logon Workshop times below do not include federal holidays.)

Dec. 17, 2024

Holiday Hours: Madigan Main Outpatient Pharmacy and Lewis Main Exchange Pharmacy

*IMPORTANT* Madigan Main Outpatient Pharmacy and Lewis Main Exchange Pharmacy Holiday Hours.

Dec. 17, 2024

Walter Reed Doctors Win Shock and Trauma Recognition from GWU

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Nestled warmly beneath the covers, Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jonathan Sexton heard the low buzz of his cell phone next to the bed.

Dec. 17, 2024

​​Madigan's 2024 Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Each year, one of the highlights of the event is watching one of Madigan's youngest patients help the commander throw the switch. This year Roman Nelson helped Col. Williamson-Younce and Command Sgt. Maj. Gilberto Colon light up the tree.

Dec. 17, 2024

New Prescription Refill System Coming to Military Pharmacies: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.

Dec. 17, 2024

Womack Soldiers Share Holiday Stories with Children

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — “There were many smiles when the Soldiers visited classrooms today, which really made my day,” said Robert Breyer, Principal of Anderson Creek Primary school, located near Fort Liberty. “Our students truly enjoy seeing military members on campus.”

Dec. 16, 2024

WBAMC Forensic Nurses receive advanced SANE training.

WBAMC Fort Bliss, TX — Four forensic nurses who serve as sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) at William Beaumont Army Medical Center received advanced SANE training and certification.

Dec. 16, 2024

Fort Bliss SRU Soldier is awarded Purple Heart for bravery in Jordan

WBAMC FORT BLISS, El Paso, TX — The Fort Bliss Soldier Recovery Unit presented the Purple Heart to Sgt. Aneska S. Holness at the Fort Bliss Army Community Service Resiliency Center.