Story by Brian Feeney U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD — Skin. It is the largest organ in the human body and the first line of defense against chemical agents. With that in mind, Priscilla Lee, a U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) […]
Story by Keisha Frith Womack Army Medical Center FORT LIBERTY, NC – As military medical personnel assigned to the Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) complete their residencies and prepare to assume their first duty station, they must possess a specific set of skills to excel in their roles. Twenty-seven trainees participated in a five-day capstone […]
Story by Jesse Leger Womack Army Medical Center Fort Liberty, NC – Yesterday, Jim Coyle was honored by Womack Army Medical Center and the Armed Services Blood Program on Fort Liberty, North Carolina, for his extraordinary dedication to blood donation over the past 15 years. Coyle, who has O-negative blood, has made numerous donations, significantly […]
Story by Elaine Sanchez Defense Health Agency TAMPA, Fla., May 17, 2024 — After months of planning and collaboration, Defense Health Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs leadership celebrated the grand opening of a new VA clinic within the military clinic at Sabal Park with a ribbon-cutting May 13. The VA clinic, located about 12 […]
Story by Master Sgt. Emily Anderson U.S. Army South In the world of healthcare, the roles of physicians and nurses often take center stage, their contributions widely recognized and celebrated. Yet, amidst the bustling corridors of hospitals and clinics, there exists a cadre of unsung heroes whose vital work often goes unnoticed. Staff Sgt. Jaboris […]
Story by Lance Cpl. David Brandes Marine Corps Base Quantico MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Armed Service Blood Program hosted a blood drive open to service members, their families, and civilians at Yale Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 16, 2024. The ASBP is the official blood donation program of the U.S. […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Devyn Waits 81st Training Wing KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Since 1949, May has been nationally designated as Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to break the stigma around discussing mental health and celebrate recovery from mental illness. For military members, the month is also about taking ownership […]
Story by Burrell Parmer Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (May 20, 2024) – The United States is the greatest country in the world, not only because it is a superpower but strongly for its diversified citizenry. During the month of May, the Department of Defense (DoD) celebrates […]
Story by Robbie Hammer Defense Health Agency The 2024 Military Health System Conference brought together more than 2,100 health care professionals from the MHS, government leaders, academia, and members of industry dedicated to military medicine for a week of sharing knowledge and networking in Portland, Oregon, April 9-11. It was the first time the conference […]
Story by Robyn Stulgaitis Mike O’Callaghan Military Center NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – Trauma nurse Capt. Angela Leonardo thrives on the chaos of the emergency room. As the Air Force’s only trauma center, Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) offers Air Force medics like Leonardo valuable life-saving opportunities while also providing the Las Vegas […]