Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton They’re doctor, detective and defender all rolled into one. They respond to the stuff of ominous headlines, from a potential meningitis occurrence to a possible measles outbreak to a plausible tuberculosis comeback. They are U.S. Navy public health officers. Although National Public […]
Story by Ken Cornwell Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency recognizes the many dedicated laboratory professionals during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, also known as Lab Week, April 14-20. Lab Week is an annual observance to highlight and show appreciation for medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of […]
Story by MaryTherese Griffin Army Recovery Care Program FORT BELVOIR, Va.- The Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) is a beacon of security for Soldiers and their families. While most Soldiers may not be aware of its existence, the Soldier Recovery Units (SRUs) within ARCP stand ready, like a safety net, should a Soldier need them, […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney 354th Fighter Wing EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — Dental hygiene is an important pillar to one’s health and many individuals may not realize how pertinent it is. To U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Victoria Castaneda, Eielson’s sole Active Duty registered dental hygienist, the most fulfilling part of […]
Story by Elaine Heirigs Naval Health Clinic Lemoore This week’s staff spotlight is Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Valeria Ortiz from Big Lake, Texas. Ortiz graduated from Reagan County High School in 2021 and joined the Navy in July of the same year. Ortiz has worked at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore for about a year and […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Military pharmacies have returned to normal operations after a cyberattack in February. This attack was on the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor, Change Healthcare (CHC). On Feb. 21, CHC disconnected its systems due to a breach in their network. This outage temporarily prevented affected military pharmacies […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton A hypothetical scenario involving injuries to sight, sinew and senses was presented to Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Physical Therapy department team. An industrial accident caused eyesight injury, along with shoulder, wrist and hand damage. There’s chemical burns, sprains and strains. After seeking immediate […]
Story by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox U.S. Army South U.S. Army South Soldiers and Civilians showcased their commitment to saving lives by participating in a blood drive held behind the headquarters, here, April 3. The Akeroyd Blood Donor Center’s mobile blood unit (MBU) became an active hub as individuals lined up to donate blood, intended […]
Story by Curtis Hill Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton The Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton main operating room perioperative nurses were recognized with the 2024 Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) TrueNorth Award on April 2, 2024. The TrueNorth Award was established in 2013 and is presented to one medical facility per year. According to the CCI website, […]
Story by Jason W. Edwards Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, April 4, 2024 – Brooke Army Medical Center has stood up an ad hoc wellness team to address staff wellness needs. Leveraging the Department of Defense’s recognized Total Force Fitness framework by the Consortium for […]