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Photo By Sean Hall | JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Hytower, a practical nursing specialist assigned to Madigan Army Medical Center, speaks with members of the news media inside a clinical training and simulation area at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Oct. 7, 2026. Hytower discussed his response to an Oct. 5 incident on Interstate 5 near DuPont, Washington, where he and two other Soldiers stopped to assist during a rapidly developing emergency. Hytower, who supports medical training at Madigan, said the experience reinforced the value of realistic training, sound judgment and readiness to act when seconds matter.

Simulation to street: How Madigan training prepared a Soldier to save lives on I-5

Oct. 10, 2026

Madigan prepares service members to assess rapidly changing situations, respond under pressure and provide lifesaving care when it matters most.


Cervical cancer screening is based on your age and risk factors. In addition to cervical cancer, TRICARE covers many other cancer screenings. Talk to your provider to learn about which screening tests may be right for you.

TRICARE offers options for cervical cancer screening

Oct. 08, 2026

There are now testing options that let women screen for cervical cancer risk in a more comfortable, private way.


Photo By Robyn Stulgaitis | Lt. Col. (Dr.) Shayef Gabasha (left) and the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center cardiac catheterization laboratory staff are advancing cardia care in Nevada. Gabasha recently performed the first alternative access (subclavian) access leadless pacemaker installation in the state.

Without missing a beat: Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center advances cardiac care

Oct. 08, 2026

These cardiac capabilities will improve access and continuity of care for both Military Health System and VA patients by reducing external referrals.


Students in Fort Carson's Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program use the latest in computer-aided-design software to manipulate a 3d digital model during a joint Digital Dentistry Course at Fort Carson's Smith Dental Clinic on 29 Sep 26. Soldiers in the AEGD teamed up with their Air Force peers from the 10th Dental Squadron at the U.S. Air Force Academy to learn how to use digital dentistry tools to help service members maintain dental readiness.

Digital dentistry program offers advanced training for new Army, Air Force dentists

Oct. 08, 2026

The program gives them a common foundation for the rest of their military and dental careers and the necessary tools to be successful and clinically efficient.


The Armed Forces Wellness Center offers virtual health coaching to support military readiness, no matter where a client might be stationed. These AFWC virtual health programs provide personalized support without the burden of travel or scheduling conflicts. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Joyce Kopatch)

Ready anywhere: How virtual wellness coaching fits military life

Oct. 07, 2026

What’s so great about health coaching in general—virtual or in-person—is that it’s tailored to exactly what the individual wants to accomplish.


Defense Health Agency-Public Health experts say domestic violence rarely exists by itself. While physical abuse may be the behavior most people recognize, abusive behaviors can occur before, alongside, or without physical violence. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Joyce Kopatch)

Awareness of nonphysical spectrum of domestic abuse builds real strength in readiness

Oct. 07, 2026

While physical abuse may be the behavior most people recognize, abusive behaviors can occur before, alongside, or without physical violence.


Alpha-Gal Syndrome is an unusual, sugar-triggered allergy initiated by the bite of the Lone Star tick and poses a unique threat to military readiness. To combat this threat, the Defense Health Agency-Public Health at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is leveraging advanced vector surveillance, cutting-edge tick testing, and targeted nutritional strategies to protect service members and their families. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Rachel Stershic)

Defending against the bite: Combating the rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Oct. 07, 2026

Public health officials emphasize that personal protective measures are a service member's strongest shield.


Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Sgt. Veronica Vo, a practical nursing specialist, assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, takes patient’s blood pressure at Los Santos, Panama. Released in September 2026, the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs’ Clinical Practice Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Hypertension in Primary Care recommend treating patients with hypertension to a systolic blood pressure below 130 mmHg, depending on individual patient characteristics and preferences.

New, evidence-based hypertension clinical practice guidelines reflect the ‘front edge of medicine’

Oct. 06, 2026

The new guideline expands the provider’s toolkit, enabling more options for individualized care.


Courtesy Photo | There are many types of phishing scams targeted toward the military community, as described by Military OneSource. Beneficiaries may get calls, messages, emails, or texts from scammers claiming to be with TRICARE.

Don’t be a target of TRICARE scams

Oct. 06, 2026

Stay aware and report any suspicious calls or messages that say they’re from TRICARE.


Womack Army Medical Center leaders and staff host Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Command team during recent visit. Capt. Kathryn M. Stewart, commander and director of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune speaks with Dr. Vicki Lanier, Deputy Commander Emergency Services and Department of Emergency Medicine chief.

Womack and Camp Lejeune advance regional medical readiness

Oct. 06, 2026

Working closely with our partners across the region ensures our Soldiers, families and beneficiaries receive the highest quality medical support.