Dual mission, single focus: Military medicine strikes balance between readiness, healthcare

Dual mission, single focus: Military medicine strikes balance between readiness, healthcare

Story by Elaine Sanchez Defense Health Network Central Military medicine is a unique profession. Rather than one oath, military providers swear two – one to support and defend the Constitution and the other to “first, do no harm.” To successfully navigate these dual priorities, the Military Health System is finding innovative ways to balance critical […]

Dr. Stephen Ferrara Appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

Dr. Stephen Ferrara Appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency Dr. Stephen L. Ferrara, a retired U.S. Navy captain and decorated physician, was appointed as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on Jan. 20, 2025, succeeding Ms. Seileen Mullen in the position. Ferrara is the acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs until the official […]

Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command Rota Enhances Readiness and Retention Through Training Programs

Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command Rota Enhances Readiness and Retention Through Training Programs

Story by Cmdr. Jenny Paul U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Rota is dedicated to fostering professional development and recruitment in military medicine. The small overseas command, collocated with Naval Hospital Rota, offers training and shadowing opportunities for service members, enhancing retention and operational readiness in line with Navy Medicine’s […]

USAMRIID scientist wins esteemed presidential award

USAMRIID scientist wins esteemed presidential award

Story by Quentin Johnson United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases FORT DETRICK, Md. – U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases scientist Keersten Ricks recently received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in recognition of her extraordinary achievements in protecting the Warfighter from emerging infectious disease threats. Since […]

Exceptional Military Health Leaders Honored with Presidential Rank Awards

Exceptional Military Health Leaders Honored with Presidential Rank Awards

Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency Three distinguished Military Health System leaders have been recognized by the 2024 Presidential Rank Awards for their commitment to public service and extraordinary contributions to military health policy leadership. • Dr. David J. Smith, acting principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for Health Affairs, has been honored with the esteemed […]

VA, DoD collaboration expands surgical care options for Colorado Veterans

VA, DoD collaboration expands surgical care options for Colorado Veterans

Story by Gino Mattorano Colorado Military Health System Colorado Springs veterans now have more surgical care options thanks to a new initiative between the Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Medical Clinic and two Colorado Springs Military Medical Treatment Facilities. General surgeons from Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson and the 10th Medical Group at the […]

National Guard Soldier Thankful for Soldier Recovery Unit

National Guard Soldier Thankful for Soldier Recovery Unit

Story by MaryTherese Griffin Army Recovery Care Program FALLS CHURCH, Va.- Army Sgt. Alissa Rock is many things. She is a wife, a mom, a Soldier in the Indiana National Guard, a truck driver, and in the civilian world, she works in the insurance business. She wants to add something new: a lawyer. Her pathway […]

Safety, Quality Care, Transparency Meet or Exceed Industry Standards, Top Doctor Says

Safety, Quality Care, Transparency Meet or Exceed Industry Standards, Top Doctor Says

Story by Janet A. Aker Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency’s award-winning safety, high-quality care, and external transparency in all processes and improvements lead to “ready, reliable care” that meets or exceeds the nationally defined standard of care. Continual fine-tuning and the use of both internal and external reviews mean military families and veterans […]