Womack employees take turns putting out 'digital fires' using a training tool that scores user's fire extinguisher skills.

Jan. 30, 2025

Fire Safety a Top Priority at Womack

FORT LIBERTY, NC, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, NC - Soldiers and civilians at Womack Army Medical Center took turns putting out ‘digital fires’ thanks to an apparatus that scores users based on the efficiency of their firefighting techniques as it relates to the use of fire extinguishers.

We want to provide important information about tuberculosis (TB) prevention and general health practices in light of recent TB cases being monitored in Kansas City. While the situation is improving, we want to ensure our community stays informed and healthy.

Jan. 30, 2025

TB Outbreak in Kansas City

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Important information about tuberculosis (TB) prevention and general health practices in light of recent TB cases being monitored in Kansas City. While the situation is improving, we want to ensure our community stays informed and healthy.

Jan. 30, 2025

AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum, Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis.

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Jan. 30, 2025

New TRICARE Dental Program Contract Brings Updates in March 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they’ll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see these changes in your February bill for coverage effective March 1.

Graphic of My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits

Jan. 30, 2025

Ireland offers patients Scheduled Virtual Visits option

FORT KNOX, Ky —

Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough.

Jan. 29, 2025

Kimbrough Cares- January 2025

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

The Optometry Clinic at Irwin Army Community Hospital is now accepting patients of all ages, including Active Duty, dependents, and retirees. Our experienced optometrists offer a wide range of eye care services from routine eye exams to treatment for various eye conditions. Whether you need glasses or specialized care, we're here to help. For Active Duty and retirees, TRICARE provides glasses at no cost. Dependents will receive a copy of their glasses prescription, which they can take to their preferred optical provider to purchase glasses at their own expense. Schedule your appointment today by calling (785) 240-7335 or 240-7721 and experience the quality eye care you deserve. The Optometry Clinic is located on the second floor of the hospital. Business hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 29, 2025

Eye Care Availability

FORT RILEY, Kansas — The Optometry Clinic at Irwin Army Community Hospital is now accepting patients of all ages, including Active Duty, dependents, and retirees. Our experienced optometrists offer a wide range of eye care services from routine eye exams to treatment for various eye conditions.

The clinical laboratory at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center features advanced diagnostic instruments used for medical testing, Jan. 27, 2025.

Jan. 28, 2025

Wilford Hall Lab Sets the Gold Standard in Military Medicine

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center laboratory is the largest Air Force clinical lab, providing critical diagnostic support to military personnel and their families with precision and efficiency. With a team of 72 experts conducting 2.2 million tests annually, the lab upholds the highest standards of care, innovation, and mission readiness in military medicine.

Irwin Army Community Hospital invites you to make a meaningful difference by donating blood at our upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The event will be held in Room 1G100 on the first floor of the hospital from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Jan. 28, 2025

Give the Gift of Life

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Irwin Army Community Hospital invites you to make a meaningful difference by donating blood at our upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The event will be held in Room 1G100 on the first floor of the hospital from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Female doctor. wearing white lab coat holds tablet in front of middle-aged patient sitting on an exam table.

Jan. 25, 2025

Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE West Region Referral Approval Waiver

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement to obtain pre-authorization for referrals to outpatient specialty care for TRICARE Prime enrollees in the West region. This means TRICARE-authorized specialty care providers don’t need to wait for TriWest to approve referrals issued by your primary care manager before providing outpatient care. However, you’ll still need to get a referral from your Primary Care Manager before getting that specialty care. This process will be in place through March 31 and is retroactive to January 1, 2025.

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