Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized three Defense Health Agency hospitals. This recognition is for their outstanding surgical care. These hospitals are: • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth • Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical […]
Story by Riley Eversull Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – With only 18 months in existence, the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Healthcare and Bioskills Simulation Center is wasting no time in surpassing goals and transforming the landscape of medical training for military treatment facility staff. In October, the SIM Center received […]
Story by Maj. Sabas Salgado 126th FRSD CRDAMC has been a medical center with a long history of supporting innovation through medical care for Fort Cavazos, “The Great Place,” and the surrounding community of Killeen, Texas. It is also a teaching institution for several disciplines of medicine. It is an institute of medical training that […]
Courtesy Story 944th Fighter Wing Story by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas The remote desert landscape of southern Arizona recently played host to Desert Hammer 2024, an expansive Joint Large Force Exercise showcasing the 944th Fighter Wing’s commitment to readiness and lifesaving excellence, Nov. 13-16, 2024. Among its many facets, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training […]
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Maurice Brown Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Micaela Wittgow, of Tigard, Oregon, meritoriously advanced to the rank of 2nd class petty officer in recognition for her outstanding performance and dedication. “Being meritoriously promoted to petty officer 2nd class is a very significant achievement in my career,” said […]
Story by Thomas Cieslak Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point A Corpsman serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point is about to take the biggest step of his career and become a Navy officer. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Peyton Cummings will leave the clinic to attend Officer Candidate School at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, in […]
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Russell Lindsey Navy Medicine Operational Training Command PENSACOLA, Florida – Amidst the quickly changing landscape of the global job market the problem of attracting and retaining future sailors is a priority for Naval Leadership. Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Force Master Chief Larry Lynch is quoted as saying, […]
Story by Elaine Sanchez Defense Health Network Central Two military hospitals from Defense Health Network Central earned an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024, the Defense Health Agency announced Nov. 15. The 673rd Medical Group on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and the 81st Medical Group on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., are among […]
Story by Keisha Frith Womack Army Medical Center FORT LIBERTY, NC– Womack Army Medical Center has achieved an impressive second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, solidifying their commitment to patient safety and quality care. One of 15 hospitals within the Defense Health Agency to achieve this grade. Womack received its first […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – If you’re a parent, you understand the important role hearing plays in your child’s overall health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hearing loss can limit a child’s ability to develop speech, language, and social skills. Early intervention and treatment of […]