Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease

April 15, 2025

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Two Air Force neurologists at Brooke Army Medical Center specialize in movement disorders including

Soldiers and Airmen participate in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio – Camp Bullis, March 7, 2025. (Courtesy Photo)

April 15, 2025

Joint Field Exercise prepares Soldiers, Airmen to deploy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San

Bleu Garcia, Medical Records Technician Coder at Carl. R. Darnall Army Medical Center, reviews documentation at her workstation. Garcia plays a key role in ensuring accurate medical coding and educating providers and coders alike.

April 15, 2025

CRDAMC Medical Coder Bleu Garcia Finds Purpose in Precision, Education

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Bleu Garcia, a Medical Records Technician Coder at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, spends her

April 15, 2025

‘How’ Made It Happen: Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen’s Governance-Driven Approach Propels Transformation Across National Capital Region

BETHESDA, Md. — After nearly two years of visionary leadership, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen relinquished directorship of the Defense Health Network–National Capital Region on April 14, leaving behind a health system that is a benchmark for integration, innovation, and operational readiness within the Military Health System.

MCCS Barstow Library hosted a Launch party for the first day of the annual Summer Reading Program at McTureous Hall aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow on June 4.

April 14, 2025

Building Readers at Home: A Parent's Guide to Early Literacy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Literacy begins long before a child enters school—and parents play the most important role. This article offers simple, age-based strategies for military families to nurture early reading and language skills from birth through preschool. With consistency, connection, and a few good books, parents can give their children a strong head start—one story at a time.

Air Force Colonel and Chief Master Sgt. cut a ribbon during the grand opening of the new central check in desk.

April 14, 2025

55th MDG new central check in desk

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The 55th Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of their new central check-in desk, April 7, 2025, in the Ehrling Bergquist Medical Clinic, marking a significant step toward modernizing patient care and streamlining administrative processes for its patients.

The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to join the National Capital Region in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program and Research Center (WRESP-RC), which has been enhancing the visual capabilities of our nation's warfighters since its inception.

April 10, 2025

Enhancing Vision and Readiness: WRESP-RC's 25-Year Impact in the National Capital Region

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to join the National Capital Region in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program and Research Center (WRESP-RC), which has been enhancing the visual capabilities of our nation's warfighters since its inception. This milestone reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to excellence in military refractive surgery research and patient care.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has completed a major renovation of its inpatient rooms, introducing modern amenities and enhanced accessibility to better support the healing process for service members, retirees, and their families. (DOD photo by Ricardo Reyes)

April 10, 2025

Walter Reed Unveils Renovated Inpatient Rooms to Enhance Healing for Service Members, Retirees, and Their Families

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has completed a major renovation of its inpatient rooms, introducing modern amenities and enhanced accessibility to better support the healing process for service members, retirees, and their families.

SFC Joseph Swartz is holding pounds of fat showing how much weight he has lost.

April 10, 2025

SFC Swartz Leads by Example, Wins 2025 Fit for Duty Challenge

Fort Gregg-Adams, VA — SFC Joseph Swartz was named the winner of the 2025 Fit for Duty Challenge after making significant lifestyle changes to improve his health and appearance. Despite the demanding schedule of his role as a drill sergeant, he used the program’s tools—especially a daily checklist—to stay on track. Swartz lost 8.3% body fat, 19.3 pounds of fat mass, and gained 1.6 pounds of fat-free mass. He credits the Armed Forces Wellness Center for providing valuable support and resources throughout his transformation.

Graphic with TRICARE logo that reads, "Patients needed on April 25 for a focus group discussion on menopause. Sign up deadline is April 24. Learn if you qualify." Drawing of three womn sitting around a laptop.

April 10, 2025

Provide Feedback on Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Menopause Discussion on April 25

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that your feedback could be a key ingredient in developing health policies, treatments, and models of care for the military and veteran healthcare systems? The Department of Defense and Veterans Health Administration are seeking volunteers for four upcoming virtual patient focus groups. The next focus group, on diagnosing and treating menopause, is on April 25 at 2 p.m. ET. The deadline to register is April 24 at 5 p.m. ET.

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