By Bernard S. Little WRNMMC Command Communications Walter Reed provides safe and quality care to all its beneficiaries, including the youngest warriors – children of the men and women who serve in uniform. To provide the best care, those who treat Walter Reed’s young patients receive world-class training and conduct innovative research in pediatrics. Several […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency In some emergencies, an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, your TRICARE plan covers ambulance services in these situations. “TRICARE covers ambulance services when medically necessary, based on the condition of the beneficiary receiving the service,” said Elan Green, chief of TRICARE Health Plan’s Medical Benefit […]
Story by Robbie Hammer Defense Health Agency Over the last few decades, the Department of Defense’s global health engagement strategy has evolved to better support the operational medical capability requirements of international allies and partners. The strategy has evolved from providing assistance and supplies to “more sustained efforts that support building partner nation medical capacity […]
By Bernard S. Little WRNMMC Command Communications “Children are not merely ‘little adults.’ There are unique physiological and maturational changes that occur with age. There is also no one-size-fits-all approach to medications for children. Children are constantly growing, and so their medication doses are given based on their bodyweight and repeated as needed to achieve […]
Story by Janet A. Aker Defense Health Agency Dear Doc, I really want to help my fellow service members and community by donating blood, but I’m confused about some of eligibility changes and how safe the donation procedure is. Also, if I can’t donate blood—what can I do to help the cause? U.S. Marines Corps […]
Story by Spc. Trevares Johnson 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland – With swift responsive readiness, the 47th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division conducted a Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Exercise at the Drawsko Combat Training Center in Poland on January 18, 2023. The exercise, designed […]
Story by Robyn Mincher Defense Health Agency The Department of Defense is on a mission to get the right people into the right military hospital or clinic at the right time— both medical staff and patients. On Dec. 6, 2023, the Deputy Secretary of Defense signed a memo directing the stabilization of the Military Health […]
Story by Tech. Sgt. Sergio Gamboa United States Air Forces Central UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, Southwest Asia – In a deployed environment, medical services surface as the guardians of readiness. Beyond healing wounds, these services fortify the resilience of forces and are a critical component in military preparedness. To ensure the physical well-being of troops, the medical […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton They came from Urgent Care Clinic, Family Medicine Department, the Main Operating Room and elsewhere. Including the command suite. All were welcomed participants at Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Nurse Corps Skills Sustainment Fair – billed as a nursing fair for nurses by nurses […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Did you or a family member recently enroll in a TRICARE health plan or change plans? Now is a good time to review how your plan works. “Knowing what to do before and after you get care is key to making the most of your TRICARE […]