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 […]
Story by Joseph Jones Madigan Army Medical Center *Article written by: Capt. Robert Haynes, DO Preventive Medicine PGY-3 Madigan Army Medical Center, Wash. – In celebration of National Public Health Week 2024, Madigan recognizes the tireless efforts of the JBLM Public Health Department to keep our community safe. From ensuring the safety of our food […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, about 695,000 people in the U.S. died from heart disease—that’s 1 in every 5 deaths. Taking […]
Story by Isaac Savitz U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Okinawa, Japan U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) on Camp Foster held an event today that is much a celebration as it is steeped in tradition and legacy. Sailor 365 has been around since 2011. It is primarily seen as a program to help 1st Class Petty Officers […]
Story by André B. Sobocinski, Historian U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Regardless of whether they are in the air or at sea, the health and performance of the warfighter is essential to maintaining maritime superiority. The Aerospace Experimental Psychology (AEP) and Research Psychology (RP) communities in the Medical Service Corps work tirelessly leveraging […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, medical officer of the Marine Corps was hosted by Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton of a familiarization visit and tour, April 4, 2024. Miller first stop was Navy Medicine Readiness Training Unit Bangor clinic, […]
Story by Marcus Henry NMRTC Pensacola PENSACOLA, FL—Naval Hospital Pensacola announced a major advancement in military healthcare by completing the first Inspire therapy implant in the Panhandle area for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This milestone in improving service members’ health and operational readiness. Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Sload, a surgeon at the hospital, spearheaded the […]