Forensic Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) mobile simulation RV image

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.

Sgt. Aneska S. Holness was presented the Purple Heart image.

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.

Irwin Army Community Hospital will have limited services on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. to provide staff the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season. Please review the following adjustments to ensure your healthcare needs are met: • IACH Pharmacy: o Windows 1–6 will close at 1 p.m. and remain closed for the day. o Window 7 will remain open for patients needing acute/emergency room medications (i.e. antibiotics) and to pick up already activated medications. o All pharmacy windows will reopen on Dec. 20 at 8:30 a.m. • Farrelly Health Clinic Pharmacy: o Closes at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. o Normal operations will resume on Jan. 4, 2025. • IACH Laboratory: o No scheduled patients will be taken after 1 p.m. o Limited walk-in service will be available for ad hoc collection needs. We encourage all patients to plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding as we celebrate the season while maintaining essential services to support your healthcare needs.

Dec. 16, 2024

Limited Services Dec. 19

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH will have limited services on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. to provide staff the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season. Review the following adjustments to ensure your healthcare needs are met.

The new Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner career field has grown significantly and improved squadron medical readiness by bridging the gap between medical services and squadrons around the Air Force since it started in 2019. At Creech Air Force Base, there are two ANPs, and this is how they have impacted the mission.

Dec. 16, 2024

Bridging the Gap: ANPs at Creech AFB Improve Squadron Medical Readiness

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The new Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner career field has grown significantly and improved squadron medical readiness by bridging the gap between medical services and squadrons around the Air Force since it started in 2019. At Creech Air Force Base, there are two ANPs, and this is how they have impacted the mission.

Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough.

Dec. 16, 2024

Kimbrough Cares- December 2024

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ty Hunziker receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point from October to December 2024. Hunziker, who is currently assigned to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, volunteered to serve as a Surgical Technologist in the Cherry Point clinic’s Ambulatory Procedure Unit. During that, he trained two new Surgical Technicians and completed over 100 surgical cases.

Dec. 16, 2024

Fair Winds and Following Seas: Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ty Hunziker

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ty Hunziker on Friday December 13.

CRDAMC PAO

Dec. 11, 2024

CRDAMC hosts annual flu and COVID-19 event

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Nearly 300 beneficiaries conveniently received their vaccinations during the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center annual flu or COVID-19 vaccine event hosted by its Army Public Health Nurse department Dec. 7. The APHN team offered flu shots for eligible beneficiaries 6 months and up and COVID-19 shots for 12 years and older.

Doctor uses a tablet.

Dec. 11, 2024

Check the TRICARE Network Provider Directories Ahead of 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region.

Hospitalman Ma. Angeline Viernes is Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point’s Blue Jacket of the Year for 2024. Viernes advises other Sailors to remain committed to excellence in all tasks no matter if they are large or small.

Dec. 11, 2024

Hospitalman Ma. Angeline Viernes: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Blue Jacket of the Year for 2024

MCAS Cherry Point — Hospitalman Ma. Angeline Viernes finds meaning in her Navy Medicine career through the direct impact she and her peers have on the well-being of patients visiting Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

Defense Health Agency infographic

Dec. 9, 2024

Virtual, Telehealth Accelerates Patient Care

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group began a new telehealth innovation, the accelerator, designed to eliminate barriers to patient care and make care more accessible and convenient.

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