Story by Thomas Cieslak Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point A Navy Nurse serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will soon depart for the next chapter in her career that will change the trajectory of her service. Navy Lieutenant Sarah Cruz will soon leave her assignment as Department Head of Naval Health Clinic Cherry […]
Story by Riley Eversull Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune A new clinic is increasing physical therapy options for Marines and Sailors on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Rather than defer physical therapy (PT) care to the network, the Warfighter Readiness and Rehabilitation Center has recaptured PT consults for active-duty service members by bringing PT care […]
Story by Ken Cornwell Defense Health Agency Health informaticists play a vital part in improving military health care, said U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Thomas J. Cantilina, chief health informatics officer for the Defense Health Agency, and the MHS GENESIS deputy functional champion. “Data has become the currency for health care and requires a workforce […]
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes 18th Medical Command What does it take to win in the complex Indo-Pacific region? Spanning over 4,000 miles and consisting mostly of the air and maritime domain, as well as densely populated land masses, the Indo-Pacific creates logistical challenges further complicated by the tyranny of distance and time […]
Story by Maj. Lena Witham Joint Force Headquarters – Maine National Guard TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, HONOLULU, Hawaii (May 14, 2024)– “Put people first” is the number one priority for Brig. Gen. Bill A. Soliz, the armed forces’ first active-duty physician assistant to become a general. He was promoted by Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, […]
Story by Bernard Little Walter Reed National Military Medical Center This year marks the 75th anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month, observed during May and established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness. The White House proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 states, “During National Mental Health Awareness […]
Story by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams 23rd Wing MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga – Being tasked with saving the lives of others may be a profession fit for very few. Being in the role of a flight surgeon forces medical professionals to put their expertise to the test – carrying out crucial tasks revolving around […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – New TRICARE managed care support (MCS) contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. MCS contractors manage administrative support services for the TRICARE benefit. This includes managing enrollment services, maintaining civilian healthcare networks, operating call centers, and processing TRICARE claims. The new contracts will […]
Story by James Black Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated its nurses, most of whom have intimately touched the lives of patients at the iconic medical center, during an awards program in Clark Auditorium at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, May 8, 2024. The program was part of […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley 23rd Wing MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The 23rd Medical Group held its first-ever Readiness Rodeo at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 10, 2024, reaffirming the Tiger Medics commitment to excellence. The 10-station event tested participants’ stamina, ability to work under pressure, medical knowledge and professionalism […]