Dec. 8, 2025

Revamped Volunteer Services Program Reinvigorates Patient Support at Wilford Hall

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — After nearly two years of limited activity, the 59th Medical Wing’s Volunteer Services Program has staged a remarkable resurgence, more than doubling its volunteer force and significantly increasing its patient impact across the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. Spearheading the effort is Master Sgt. Anthony Eberly, who assumed leadership of the program in early 2024 following a prolonged vacancy in the coordinator position.

Dec. 8, 2025

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, MHS: leaders in ovarian disease treatment, research

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The Gynecologic Oncology Division in the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed, the Department of War’s [DOW] only Center of Excellence (COE) for cancer care, provides presidential care for women with ovarian disease including cancer.

Dec. 5, 2025

Only Days Left: TRICARE Open Season Ends December 9 — CRDAMC Urges Beneficiaries to Act Now

With only a few days remaining before the December 9 deadline, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is reminding TRICARE beneficiaries that time is running out to make changes to their health plan for the upcoming year.

Dec. 5, 2025

JBSA Adaptive Sports Camp challenges recovering Soldiers

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Soldiers from the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit competed in the JBSA Adaptive Sports

Dec. 4, 2025

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center earns an ‘A’ Safety Grade

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2025, demonstrating a commitment to providing high-quality care to all patients.

Dec. 4, 2025

Walter Reed again earns A grade for safe, high-quality care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed again earned an A grade from the Leapfrog Group for fall 2025, reflecting the hospital’s continued commitment to patient safety and high-quality care for service members, their families, and other Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries

Dec. 4, 2025

Temporary Changes to Pharmacy & Lab

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Several upcoming adjustments are affecting pharmacy and laboratory services in December and early January. These temporary changes are necessary to support training, facility upgrades, and safe operations. Patients are encouraged to plan ahead to prevent delays.

Dec. 4, 2025

How to file claims with TRICARE For Life

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have TRICARE For Life, you’ll get health care from Medicare providers. There are certain times you may need to file your own claims with WPS Government Services, the TFL contractor. Here’s what you need to know about when to file claims when you have Medicare and TFL.

Dec. 4, 2025

David Grant USAF Medical Center enhances surgical quality through NSQIP participation

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — David Grant USAF Medical Center (DGMC) has utilized the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) for over a decade to strengthen surgical readiness and patient safety. The program provides hospitals with risk-adjusted data, enabling teams to understand patient outcomes before, during, and after surgery.

Dec. 3, 2025

18 military hospitals receive Leapfrog's highest Hospital Safety Grade

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced 18 military hospitals received an "A" rating in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for fall 2025. These high grades reflect DHA’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients.