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 […]
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. […]