Aug. 20, 2025

From Thermometers to Ventilators: 78th BMETs help save Airmen lives, from Robins to front line

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Amid the beeping monitors and the hurried footsteps of medical personnel, a team of unsung heroes ensures the 78th Medical Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, can deliver critical care: the 78th Healthcare Operations Squadron Biomedical Equipment Technicians. These technicians work behind the scenes to keep every piece of medical equipment, from basic thermometers to sophisticated ventilators, fully functional and ready where split second decisions make all the difference in patient care.

Aug. 20, 2025

IACH Adjusts Operations Following Equipment Failure

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Irwin Army Community Hospital is adjusting operations after a recent storm caused damage to equipment, resulting in a loss of air conditioning in portions of the facility. The outage has created warmer temperatures and higher humidity levels in several areas of the hospital.

Aug. 20, 2025

WAMC 2025 Nurse Summer Training Program a Success

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- The Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) is a 29-day clinical internship designed to provide Reserve Officer Training Corps Nursing students an opportunity at an authentic, first-look into the lives of Active-Duty Army Nurse Corps officers. The Cadets are assigned to a military treatment facility (MTF) and precepted by an Army Nurse officer. They are introduced to the duties, roles, responsibilities, and expectations of an officer and given the opportunity to provide hands-on nursing care in a variety of patient settings. For most Cadets, their nursing internship is preceded by the physically and mentally demanding 35-day Cadet Summer Training event. NSTP provides the ROTC nurse cadet the opportunity to coalesce the leadership lessons learned from CST into the hospital setting.

Aug. 20, 2025

Walter Reed enhances behavioral health services

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Embedded in medical specialty outpatient clinics at Walter Reed, Health Psychology Service staff members provide same-day access to care for beneficiaries with behavioral health challenges.

Aug. 19, 2025

TRICARE Medical vs. Dental Coverage: Understanding Key Differences

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you need care for your mouth, jaw, or teeth, you may have questions about whether you should use your TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing when to use your medical or dental coverage helps avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care.

Aug. 19, 2025

Custer Hill Dental Clinic to Reopen Aug. 28

FORT RILEY, Kansas — After more than two years of closure, the Custer Hill Dental Clinic will reopen to Soldiers on Aug. 28, 2025, restoring a central hub for dental readiness in the heart of the installation.

Aug. 18, 2025

Advanced OT Training Enhances Care

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — When a torn tendon or wrist fracture sidelines a service member, the injury isn’t just painful – it can halt careers, delay deployments, and drain operational strength. At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, occupational therapists (OTs) are stepping up with the skills to change that.

Aug. 15, 2025

The Power of Sleep Hygiene: Why a Good Night’s Rest Matters

FORT HOOD, Texas – In the military, physical endurance, mental sharpness and emotional resilience are essential to mission success. Yet, one of the most powerful tools to maintain these qualities—sleep—is often undervalued.

Aug. 15, 2025

Soldier Heat Safety: Expert Advice from a Public Health Professional

Fort Bragg, NC — FORT BRAGG, NC—As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress on service members.

Aug. 15, 2025

Former Sergeant Major of the Army Dailey Inspires Soldiers at Womack’s Soldier Recovery Unit

NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC – Retired Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey, a distinguished veteran with over three decades of service spanning conflicts from the Gulf War to the Siege of Sadr City, visited Womack Army Medical Center's Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) on Fort Bragg this week. His visit aimed to provide inspiration and mentorship to Soldiers in recovery and reinforce the critical mission of the SRU.