Catherine Higginbotham, shares a moment with Megan Boyd, who donated a kidney to Higginbotham, one day after their surgeries at Walter Reed National Military Center in Bethesda on Mar. 28, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Catherine Higginbotham)

July 28, 2025

From Pacific to Atlantic: Life-Saving Kidney Transplant Gives Military Spouse a Second Chance at Life

Tripler Army Medical Center — A U.S. Marine Corps spouse is thriving today because of a life-saving 2024 kidney transplant and collaboration between Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center. The seamless coordination between the two military treatment facilities, spanning from Hawaii to Maryland, highlights a commitment to comprehensive care for military families and demonstrates the power of collaboration within the Military Health System.

Uniformed service member uses mouse and keyboard, looking at desktop screen.

July 24, 2025

TRICARE Logins: Know How To Access Portals and Manage Your Benefit

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Whether you need to make an appointment, check a claim, or download forms, knowing where to log in can make using your TRICARE benefits easier. Today’s Military Health System relies on multiple online platforms—each with a specific purpose. Understanding them, and how they’re evolving, can help you make the most of your health coverage.

MCICOM offers Summer Safety tips for outdoor workouts. MCICOM exercises command and control of Marine Corps installations via regional commanders in order to provide oversight, direction and coordination of installation services and to optimize support to the Operating Forces, tenants and activities.

July 24, 2025

Exercise safely outdoors during summer months

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — As summer temperatures climb, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is urging staff and service members to exercise caution when training outdoors. Health experts stress the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding peak heat hours, and recognizing early signs of heat-related illness to stay safe and mission ready.

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) celebrates 15 years of service. NICoE leads and innovates in the delivery of patient-centered care, conducts research to establish protocols for TBI treatment and shares staff expertise through professional training and education. (DOD photo by Roan Smith)

July 23, 2025

NICoE celebrates its 15-year anniversary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — 2025 marks 15 years since the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) opened its doors and began transforming the lives of service members impacted by traumatic brain injury (TBI). Since the first patient was seen on Oct. 4, 2010, NICoE has led the Military Health System in advancing care, research and education for TBI and associated conditions.

Sports physicals now available.

July 22, 2025

School & Sports Physicals -- Limited Availability

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH is now offering a limited number of appointments for school and sports physicals. These appointments are reserved for children enrolled to a primary care manager at IACH.

Congratulations to 1st Lt. Nicholas Ketner, a registered nurse in the Progressive Care Unit and our newest DAISY Award Winner!

July 22, 2025

Tripler Army Medical Center Daisy Award

Tripler Army Medical Center — Congratulations to 1st Lt. Nicholas Ketner, a registered nurse in the Progressive Care Unit and our newest DAISY Award Winner!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Hume-Dawson examines a patient during a routine checkup at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., July 8, 2025. The staff from the Pediatric Department ensures a positive, family-centered experience from check-in to the end of your appointment and beyond. (DOD photo by Ann Brandstadter)

July 22, 2025

Pediatric and adolescent services create positive experiences for patients and their families

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — When U.S. Army Medical Department’s (AMEDD) retired Lt. Col. Ronna Trent brings her 13-year-old daughter Piper to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), she knows that she will get the best care possible.

Service member holds a brown paper bag next to ScriptCenter automated machine.

July 22, 2025

Your TRICARE Pharmacy Program Benefit: Creating a Patient-Centered Military Pharmacy Experience

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you recently filled a prescription at a military pharmacy? If so, you may know that military pharmacies have different procedures than civilian pharmacies. When a provider issues a new prescription to a military pharmacy, you need to activate the prescription before a pharmacist fills it. Recently, the Defense Health Agency has developed and updated two tools—Q-Anywhere and ScriptCenters—to make this prescription pickup process easier and more convenient.

Col. Elizabeth H. Duque, the new commander of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) – Fort Drum, receives the unit’s flag, or colors, from Brig. Gen. James D. Burk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, East, during a change of command ceremony at Fort Drum, N.Y., July 18, 2025.

July 22, 2025

Fort Drum MEDDAC, Guthrie Army Health Clinic welcomes new commander during change of command

FORT DRUM, New York — Soldiers, civilian employees, friends and family of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, also known as MEDDAC, and Guthrie Army Health Clinic welcomed the unit’s new commander during a change of command ceremony at the Memorial Park in Fort Drum, New York, July 18, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nicole Bermudez-Beck, a physician assistant with the 559th Trainee Health Squadron, and her father, Lt. Col. Luis Bermudez, a dentist with the 59th Dental Squadron, pose for a photo.

July 21, 2025

Father and Daughter in Arms

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Maj. Nicole Bermudez-Beck and her father, Lt. Col. Luis Bermudez, serve side by side at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, united by both family and military service. Their bond deepened after a humanitarian reassignment brought them together during a time of personal loss, highlighting their shared commitment to care, resilience, and duty.

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