winter weather update

Feb. 4, 2025

Winter Weather Update

Joint Base Lewis-McChord — Madigan will be open during normal business hours tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, with no curtailment or delayed operations. All patients with scheduled appointments will be seen as planned. If you feel you cannot safely make it to Madigan, you are welcome to cancel or reschedule your appointments by calling the Pacific Integrated Referral Management and Appointing Center (PIRMAC) at 1-800-404-4506. Please drive carefully and allow yourself ample travel time to arrive safely and on time. Thank you, and as always: #CareWithCompassion

Wolf Pack Award presented to Lyster AHC

Feb. 4, 2025

Wolf Pack Award presented to Lyster AHC

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic’s collaboration team was presented the Wolf Pack Award for fourth quarter fiscal year 2024, at a ceremony held at Fort Novosel on January 15, 2025. Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, presided over the ceremony.

Kurt Muse, a former prisoner of dictator Manuel Noriega, speaks about his ordeal to Soldiers and civilian personnel at the Weaver Auditorium in Womack Army Medical Center on Friday, January 31, 2025. A slide of dictator is seen on the screen behind Muse.

Feb. 4, 2025

Plot Leader in Noriega’s Demise Visits Womack’s SRU

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — Author Kurt Muse, who almost single-handedly forced the eventual downfall of Manuel Noriega more than three decades ago, met with Soldiers from the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) Fort Liberty, NC on Friday. He also paid a visit to Womack Army Medical Center to speak about his ordeal to an audience at the Weaver Auditorium.

Mr. Derek Murray, PE, CSSBB, MSEM, left, introduces service members and civilians to the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt on January 28, 2025 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Murray taught the five-day-long class to equip students with the knowledge to improve processes and reduce waste at facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Feb. 4, 2025

Driving Innovation and Reducing Waste: Cherry Point Service Members, Civilians Complete Lean Six Sigma Training

MCAS Cherry Point — Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community are now better prepared to improve processes and reduce waste after attending a weeklong course held aboard the base in late January 2025.

Navy Lieutenant Kristin Thompson served four years aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, ending her service as Department Head of the facility’s Patient Centered Medical Home. During her time at the clinic, Thompson assisted her colleagues by leading focus groups and improving the delivery of women’s health services through the establishment of a walk-in contraceptive clinic. As the Director of PCMH, she oversaw 64 staff members providing healthcare to over 10,000 patients annually. Thompson was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Thursday, January 30 in recognition of her outstanding service and expertise.

Feb. 4, 2025

I Am Navy Medicine: Lieutenant Kristin Thompson

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point will soon bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to a U.S. Navy Lieutenant whose dedication and innovation ensured families of active-duty service members and retirees received exceptional patient care aboard the facility.

U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in a field training exercise on Jan. 31, 2025, at the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas.

Jan. 31, 2025

Air Force Medical Leaders Observe Cutting-Edge Medical Readiness Training at Camp Bullis

CAMP BULLIS, Texas — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Collins, Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) commander, and Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, AFMEDCOM chief of staff, visited the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center (MRTC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, to observe medical readiness training on 31 Jan. 2025.

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.

Dental X-ray

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.

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