Story by Otis Toussaint U.S. Army Medical Command On September 20, 2024, at Sembach, Germany, the 68th Theater Medical Command (TMC) was activated for the first time since 1994. This activation addresses critical capability gaps and enhances medical support across Europe and Africa. As the world faces complex security challenges, the strategic activation of this […]
Courtesy Story Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Congress first dedicated appropriations for ovarian cancer research in FY97, establishing the Ovarian Cancer Research Program. In FY24, Congress appropriated $45 million to the OCRP to support patient-centered research to prevent, detect, treat and cure ovarian cancer to enhance the well-being of all women impacted by this disease. […]
Story by Sidney Hinds Naval Medical Research Command FREDERICK, Md. – The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID) published recent findings from Naval Medical Research Command’s (NMRC) Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) on detecting brain injury indicators for infectious diseases on September 10, 2024. The findings, detailed in a BDRD manuscript, provide evidence that an FDA-approved […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Relocating can be an exciting, but stressful, time. Worrying about your family’s dental needs shouldn’t be part of that stress. “A permanent change of station to a new location doesn’t mean compromising your family’s dental care,” said Douglas Elsesser, program analyst with the Dental Program Section […]
Story by Sidney Hinds Naval Medical Research Command BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) INDO PACIFIC facilitated the signing of a Statement of Intent (SOI) between Vietnam Military Medical University (VMMU) and Uniformed Services University (USU) on September 9, 2024. The signing took place at USU Bethesda, Maryland, with Lt. Cmdr. Jose A. […]
Story by Kirk Frady Medical Readiness Command, Europe WROCLAW, Poland — More than 200 military and civilian medical experts from 16 allied and partner nations, including senior Polish military medical officials, gathered in Wroclaw, Poland Sept. 16 – 18 for the 31st Annual Multinational Military Medical Engagement (MMME). Jointly hosted by U.S. Army Medical Readiness […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – As a new parent, you have a lot on your mind—but dental insurance for your baby might not be at the top of the list. Don’t worry! The TRICARE Dental Program has you and your baby covered. “The TRICARE Dental Program helps military families by signing […]
Story by C.J. Lovelace U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command FORT DETRICK, Md. — They were building the plane as they flew it. That is how many leaders described the development of the Army’s first Life Cycle Management Command for medical materiel — U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command. Yet, executing operational excellence and innovation at the […]
Story by Staff Sgt. Amber Mullen-Schweitzer Ohio National Guard Public Affairs Having access to health care services and receiving medical treatment when it is necessary is vital to the wellness of all Americans. However, not all people can afford certain medical services, sometimes even when they have health insurance. Financial barriers that prevent medically underserved […]
Story by Keisha Frith Womack Army Medical Center FORT LIBERTY, NC– Womack Army Medical Center Commander, Col. David R. Zinnante relinquished command to Col. Stephanie L. Mont during a poignant change of command ceremony September 17, in the Weaver auditorium. The ceremony, attended by Womack staff, military personnel, family members, and distinguished guests, marked the […]