Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton Well before dawn on most days, there’s a solitary figure striding up the surrounding inclines which envelop Naval Hospital Bremerton. For Ed Gerlach, physical therapist assistant at NHB, the morning workout allows him to maintain physical – as well as mental – […]
Story by Bernard Little Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for the hospital, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) and Behavioral Health. Walter Reed earned TJC’s Gold Seal of Approval “by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. […]
Story by C.J. Lovelace U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command FORT DETRICK, Md. — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency takes great pride in the safety of its workforce, and the organization is taking steps to further solidify that commitment through official certification programs. In late September, USAMMA completed Stage 1 action items under the Army […]
Story by Amelia Dickson Tripler Army Medical Center Tripler Army Medical Center was designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital this year by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation recognizes TAMC’s commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff. TAMC is currently the only hospital in Hawaii to hold the […]
Story by Isaac Savitz U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Camp Foster, Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo Okinawa, Japan, 29 October 2024. In November 2021, BUMED adopted the “Charlie Mike” signal flags to convey our posture of “Rendering Assistance” to our warfighters. These flags convey that we are keeping our warfighters in the fight and ensuring they […]
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Decker Naval Medical Forces Atlantic NORFOLK, VA. – Did you know the role of a Dental officer extends far beyond maintaining oral health? Dental officers also serve as triage officers in times of crisis. They practice trauma evaluation skills by classifying patients into triage categories, performing triage and […]
Courtesy Story Naval Medical Leader & Professional Development Command Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC) undertook its triennial Medical Inspector General (MEDIG) evaluation from Oct. 7-10. This comprehensive assessment involved six inspectors who meticulously evaluated the command’s effectiveness, efficiency, climate, and program compliance, all aimed at ensuring the optimal functionality of its programs. […]
Story by Senior Airman Lauren Jacoby 60th Air Mobility Wing TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In a groundbreaking moment for Team Travis, the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron completed its first mission in which they were responsible for planning, launch and recovery and providing the crew for the mission, a milestone which demonstrated the readiness […]
Story by Bernard Little Walter Reed National Military Medical Center While American Pharmacists Month celebrates those working in the pharmacy field during October, Walter Reed and its beneficiaries appreciate every day the medical center’s pharmacy team for the services they provide across the National Capital Region (NCR). U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Danielle Kerr, acting chief […]
Story by Paul Lagasse Medical Research and Development Command FORT DETRICK, Md. – Col. Robert Carter III traces his interest in medical research all the way back to his childhood in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His career began early – in the 10th grade, in fact, when he was accepted into the inaugural summer research program […]