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 […]
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 […]