Story by Jean Graves Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital FORT JOHNSON, La. —Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomes home two of the U.S. Army’s newest Expert Field Medical Badge holders to the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Second Lt. Isella Wallace, chief of the patient administration division, and Spc. Jacob Babcanec, a physical therapy […]
Story by Janet A. Aker Defense Health Agency For people with disabilities, accessible communications are vital, especially when it comes to their health care. “Health information technology solutions are developed for people who need to manage their care. Depending on the medical diagnosis and the prescribed regimen, this may impact the patient’s sight, hearing, cognition, […]
Story by Christopher Jones Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms Sailors and medical staff from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms conducted a Shot Exercise (SHOTEX) session from Oct. 15–28, providing influenza vaccinations to personnel across various non-deployable units at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC). This particular session of a wider […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton Well before dawn on most days, there’s a solitary figure striding up the surrounding inclines which envelop Naval Hospital Bremerton. For Ed Gerlach, physical therapist assistant at NHB, the morning workout allows him to maintain physical – as well as mental – […]
Story by Bernard Little Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for the hospital, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) and Behavioral Health. Walter Reed earned TJC’s Gold Seal of Approval “by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. […]
Story by C.J. Lovelace U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command FORT DETRICK, Md. — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency takes great pride in the safety of its workforce, and the organization is taking steps to further solidify that commitment through official certification programs. In late September, USAMMA completed Stage 1 action items under the Army […]
Story by Amelia Dickson Tripler Army Medical Center Tripler Army Medical Center was designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital this year by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation recognizes TAMC’s commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff. TAMC is currently the only hospital in Hawaii to hold the […]
Story by Isaac Savitz U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Camp Foster, Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo Okinawa, Japan, 29 October 2024. In November 2021, BUMED adopted the “Charlie Mike” signal flags to convey our posture of “Rendering Assistance” to our warfighters. These flags convey that we are keeping our warfighters in the fight and ensuring they […]
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Decker Naval Medical Forces Atlantic NORFOLK, VA. – Did you know the role of a Dental officer extends far beyond maintaining oral health? Dental officers also serve as triage officers in times of crisis. They practice trauma evaluation skills by classifying patients into triage categories, performing triage and […]
Courtesy Story Naval Medical Leader & Professional Development Command Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC) undertook its triennial Medical Inspector General (MEDIG) evaluation from Oct. 7-10. This comprehensive assessment involved six inspectors who meticulously evaluated the command’s effectiveness, efficiency, climate, and program compliance, all aimed at ensuring the optimal functionality of its programs. […]