Story by Maria Christina Yager Munson Army Health Center Public Affairs FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – The senior enlisted leader from U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, West, met with Soldiers at Munson Army Health Center, Feb. 14. Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer A. Francis was on post to provide a brief on the U.S. Army Medical Command […]
Story by Regena Kowitz U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery SAN DIEGO, CA –Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) announced the winners of the Captain Cheryl R. Ringer Memorial Award today, an annual recognition of excellence in process improvement. The award, established in 2018, honors individuals who exemplify leadership, professionalism, and dedication to enhancing health […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A reported cyberattack on the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor, Change Healthcare, has affected military clinics and hospitals worldwide. On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare disconnected their systems to protect patient information. This is impacting all military pharmacies worldwide and some retail pharmacies nationally. Military clinics and […]
Story by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley Space Launch Delta 30 U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephen Emmerthal, 30th Medical Group diagnostics and therapeutics flight commander, was awarded the 2024 Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Premiere Innovation Award. The innovation award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to military or federal […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Laiken King 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La.– Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group practiced hospital-specific skills Feb. 14 at the Willis-Knighton Innovation Center for the first time, strengthening their partnership with Willis-Knighton for an effective medical response in any situation. “Building these partnerships in the […]
Story by Jedhel Somera Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – A new initiative in Fort Campbell is placing the health and well-being of its civilian workforce at the forefront by adopting a comprehensive approach. Stemming from the Leadership Fort Campbell (LFC) 2.0 class’s exploration into the question of “How can Fort Campbell […]
Story by Kirk Frady Medical Readiness Command, Europe POZNAN, POLAND – The command leadership team from Medical Readiness Command, Europe travelled to Poland Feb. 21-23 where they toured U.S. Army and host-nation medical facilities, received briefings by U.S. Army and Polish military medical officials, and had the opportunity to meet and talk with U.S. Army […]
Story by Sarah Marshall Uniformed Services University To identify cancers earlier and better understand when they may be easier to treat, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a new clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening. The Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN), in support […]
Story by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Martinez 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs Navigating Care: A Guide to Wilford Hall’s Patient Travel Program For military retirees and beneficiaries, accessing specialized care is made easier with Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Patient Travel Program. Through its comprehensive support and commitment, navigating medical care becomes a smoother journey for […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency The National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is the headquarters of the Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Health, which consists of 10 Intrepid Spirit Centers located at military bases throughout the U.S., in addition to two TBI clinics in Alaska […]