Oct. 25, 2024

Pastoral care team dedicates week of care to hospital, community

Rodney Jackson, CRDAMC Public Affairs — FORT CAVAZOS, Texas –The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care team hosted three events during its Pastoral Care Week, Oct. 20-25. A Blessing of the Hands, a Walk to Remember, and a Prayer Breakfast were all centered around the concept of spiritual resiliency and readiness.

Oct. 24, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Sailors of the Quarter

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Congratulations to the Sailors of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of 2024! They were recognized during a ceremony Oct. 24 by Capt. Brian Feldman, NMCP’s director/NMRTC Portsmouth commander, who presented them with awards.

Oct. 24, 2024

Same-Day Appointments Start Nov. 1

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Beginning November 1, Irwin Army Community Hospital will roll out a new program aimed at making it easier for patients to access same-day appointments in our Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). Each morning at 7:30 a.m., IACH will post the number of same-day appointments available that day on the hospital’s Facebook page, giving patients an opportunity to secure last-minute openings for medical care without needing to go off-post. This addresses a common challenge faced by many patients — difficulty getting a timely appointment with their provider. Each morning, as the hospital’s day begins, appointment availability is assessed based on the schedules of our providers, which cannot be finalized until the start of the day. By making this information available to patients as soon as possible, IACH aims to improve access to care for the Fort Riley community.

Oct. 24, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Civilians of the Quarter

Portsmouth VA — Congratulations to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Civilian of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2024, winners who were awarded a certificate and a Civilian Achievement Medal from Capt. Brian Feldman, NMCP director/NMRTC Portsmouth commander, in the foyer of historic Bldg. 1, Oct. 23.

Oct. 24, 2024

Advanced technical skills allow navy medicine to support global operations

Camp Lejeune, NC — Navy Medicine Training Support Command (NMTSC) Detachment Camp Lejeune is developing tactically proficient, combat-credible medical forces by providing quality training programs that support the Defense Health Agency and Navy Medicine mission.

Oct. 24, 2024

Q&A: What To Know as TRICARE Open Season Begins Nov. 11

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Oct. 23, 2024

TRICARE Claim Form Updated To Assist in Processing Overseas Claims

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’ve submitted a claim for reimbursement, then you may be familiar with the TRICARE claim form, Patient’s Request for Medical Payment (DD Form 2642). In September 2024, this form was updated to include fields that’ll make it easier when filing claims for care received overseas.

Oct. 22, 2024

Inaugural case management conference connects community partners

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center hosted its first Case Management Conference at the People’s First Center Oct. 18. Spearheaded by CRDAMC’s case managers, the aim was to foster community health and wellness by exchanging knowledge and building partnerships with local care management organizations.

Oct. 22, 2024

National Pharmacy Week: Meet Sgt. Tristan Thompson

Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I am the floor supervisor for the Inpatient Pharmacy and alternate vault technician. As a tech, my main functions include (but are not limited to) delivering medications to every ward and clinic in the hospital, compounding sterile IV medications for every ward in the hospital, filling every automated medication dispensing system in the hospital, and filling discharge medication after hours. We average about 1,000 unit dose medications and about 1,000 IV medications filled per day and manage 5,536 medications loaded in automated medication dispensing systems throughout the hospital. How long have you worked at TAMC? I moved from Fort Huachuca, Arizona to TAMC in March 2022. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy learning about medications, including their mechanism of action (how they work), what they are used for, adverse reactions, drug interactions, etc. Above all that, though, I greatly enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces and helping them out. Why did you become a pharmacy technician? I’ve always wanted to be in the Army as a medic. My older brother joined the Army a combat medic, and naturally, as the younger brother, I tried to one-up him by being a pharmacy tech. During the rehearsal for my high school graduation, I received a call from my recruiter about a pharmacy tech opening and sign my Army contract that same day.

Oct. 22, 2024

National Pharmacy Week: Meet Ms. Sonya Yamasaki, RPh

Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I am a pharmacist in the Outpatient Pharmacy. How long have you worked at TAMC? It will be 20 years at the end of November. What do you enjoy about your job? I like helping patients manage their medications. Tips like how and when to take their medications and what to expect in terms of side effects are useful information to help patients avoid getting overwhelmed. I also enjoy working with my co-workers. The staff in the outpatient pharmacy is made up of different personalities that make the day go by quickly. Why did you become a pharmacist? I was inspired to become a pharmacist when I saw how my parents and their friends struggled to understand what their medications were for and how to take them. Before starting pharmacy school, I volunteered at a community pharmacy and enjoyed interacting with the patients.