Story by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson 59th Medical Wing For servicemembers, the fear of seeking healthcare due to the potential of negative impact on one’s career is prevalent. According to the Military Health System, approximately 60-70% of military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek mental health services, despite the benefits the care could […]
Courtesy Story Naval Medical Center – Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Nov. 21, 2024) The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) as one of 77 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2023. As a participant in ACS […]
Story by Rick McNamara Defense Health Network National Capital Region National Capital Region – The Defense Health Network – National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce the launch of the Defense Health Agency’s innovative New Model of Care, starting with My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits. Alongside, we are also excited to reveal significant […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature. “The scheduling feature allows you to manage most of your medical appointments online, whether it’s on a smartphone, tablet, or computer,” said U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. […]
Story by Ronald Bell and Lt. Col. Kristin Porter 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) Growing up with two grandfathers who served in the Army and attending military events with her father, U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Susan Janfrancisco always felt the Army was her future. Janfrancisco participated in the Lock Haven University Reserve Officer Training Corps […]
Story by Cynthia Griggs Hill Air Force Base Master Sgt. Jason Audette, an air traffic controller with the 75th Operations Support Squadron, has faced many stressful challenges in both his childhood and his 15-year Air Force career learning the importance of mental fitness and resilience. So, when the airfield operations community launched the Airfield Operations […]
Story by Russell Tafuri Blanchfield Army Community Hospital ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, IL – Woodson Health Clinic recently demonstrated its commitment to excellence in laboratory testing by passing a rigorous inspection by the College of American Pathologists. The inspection verified the clinic’s compliance with over 120 standards and requirements, solidifying its position as a trusted provider […]
Story by Greta Ruffino Naval Medical Research Command SIGONELLA, Italy – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kirk Ashley Young from Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) EURAFCENT was announced as the Navy Medicine Research and Development (NMR&D) 2024 Sailor of the Year (SOY), in October. Young, the command’s leading petty officer was selected amongst the eight NMR&D […]
Story by Kevin Hynes Joint Force Headquarters – Nebraska National Guard MEAD TRAINING SITE, Neb. – Serving as an active Army dentist during four deployments to Iraq in the mid-2000s, Dr. (Col.) Michael Sullivan, DDS, performed oral surgery in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Now, years later, the motivation to serve others is […]
Courtesy Story Naval Medical Center San Diego In recognition of the Great American Smokeout, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) joined the nationwide effort to inspire service members, veterans, and families to quit smoking and adopt healthier lifestyles not just on November 21, but every day of the year. The annual initiative, spearheaded by the […]