Ms. Jessica Simpson served the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community for over 28 years as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, ending her career at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Simpson, a native of New Bern, North Carolina, retired in early August 2025.

Aug. 7, 2025

I Kept the Warfighter in the Fight: Ms. Jessica Simpson

MCAS Cherry Point — A civilian staff member serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point helped Keep the Warfighter in the Fight through her 28 years of combined service.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Behavioral Health Consultants (from the left) Dr. Rebecca Cowan, Dr. Elizabeth Burleson and Dr. Leisa Small are team members in the Health Psychology Services Department, which integrates behavioral health services into routine pediatric care for the Military Health System. (DOD photo by Ann Brandstadter)

Aug. 7, 2025

Integrated Pediatric Behavioral Health: Walter Reed's Unique Approach

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — As the school year approaches, it’s time for back-to-school wellness exams and behavioral health check-ins at Walter Reed's Pediatric Department.

BAMC Clinics Open Enrollment

Aug. 6, 2025

BAMC clinics currently enrolling TRICARE Prime members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE

Walter Reed again earned the Greenhealth Partner for Change Award for continuous improvement in environmental sustainability.

Aug. 6, 2025

Walter Reed Recognized for Facility Efficiency Efforts

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — For the third consecutive year, Practice Greenhealth, a leading voice in sustainability in health care, recognized Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for its environmental stewardship and efficiency.

Service member pours pills into a pill counter machine

Aug. 5, 2025

TRICARE Coverage of Weight Loss Medications: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Understanding the difference between TRICARE plans and coverage is key to knowing what to expect when filling your prescription. There are different rules about how TRICARE covers these drugs based on your plan.

HM2 Kimaya Farrie shows Brigadier General Maura Hennigan, a state-of-the-art mannequin simulators

Aug. 5, 2025

Brigadier General Maura Hennigan of 2nd Marine Logistics Group Visits Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Brigadier General Maura Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, visited the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth Aug. 4 as an orientation to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) and the medical centers relationship with the 2nd Marine Medical Battalion.

78th Birthday of the Navy Medical Service Corps

Aug. 5, 2025

NMRTC Portsmouth Celebrates The Navy Medical Service Corps 78th Birthday

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth Celebrated the 78th Birthday of the Navy Medical Service Corps with a cake cutting ceremony in the foyer of historic building 1 at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The Medical Service Corps is the most diverse corps within Navy Medicine, encompassing 31 specialties and over 3,000 active and reserve officers.

Senior Sailor of the Quarter:

Aug. 5, 2025

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Awards Sailor of the Quarter (Q3)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Awarded Its Sailors of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 Aug. 1 in a ceremony in the auditorium of building 3.

Juliana Luciano, CRDAMC infection prevention branch manager, gives a high five to a young attendee after completing a hand hygiene demonstration during Kidz Fest, Aug. 2. The station taught children proper handwashing techniques to help prevent the spread of disease.

Aug. 4, 2025

Kidz Fest Connects Families to Lifelong Health Resources

Fort Hood, Texas — Although dozens of families flocked to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Kidz Fest on Saturday

Walter Reed Chief of Staff Chief of Staff, U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario (left) and U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Orestes, director for Education, Training and Research at Walter Reed (right) recognize U.S. Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Melissa Meister for her research work at the recent 17th Annual National Capital Region (NCR) Research and Inquiry Competitions recognition program. Meister advanced to the 40th Annual Navy-wide Academic Research Competition, earning first place in the clinical research trainee category.

Aug. 4, 2025

Walter Reed Researchers Shine in Navy Research Competitions

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Three researchers from Walter Reed didn’t just represent, they led the pack. Their innovative work earned top honors at the 40th Annual Navy-wide Academic Research Competition, recently held by Naval Medical Center San Diego.

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