Evans stand down battles chronic pain
Chronic Pain is a common condition that affects over 116 million U.S. adults at a cost of $560 to 635 billion annually. Evans Army Community Hospital is working to battle this problem by educating its...
View ArticleRWBAHC welcomes new top doc to command
Fort Huachuca, Arizona - Soldiers, family and friends gathered at Brown Parade Field at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., for the Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center change of command ceremony June 29, 2015. After...
View ArticleMindfulness-based stress reduction finds a place in the military
Mindfulness-based meditation and the military are generally two things that one would not associate with one another.
View ArticleNew Madigan SCMH brings care to Soldiers
The newest Soldier-Centered Medical Home under Madigan Army Medical Center opened its doors in May, serving about 4500 Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division right in their backyard.
View ArticleTripler NCOs train federal marshals in Army style (Combatives)
Members of United States Marshals, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents practiced the techniques taught by TAMC NCOs...
View ArticleMadigan named 'Most Wired' hospital
Madigan Army Medical Center earned the honor of being named one of the Most Wired hospitals in 2015 thanks to its use of technology across the board to positively impact patient care.
View ArticleChaplain brings 'wild hope' to Soldiers
Chaplain (Maj.) George Wallace doesn't always reach Soldiers through traditional sermons, prayers or group discussions. Sometimes, a simple little nudge will do.
View ArticleRobotic da Vinci arrives at Evans
In the late 15th Century Leonardo da Vinci created anatomically correct drawings of humans that assisted doctors for centuries. Now in the 21st Century a new da Vinci has arrived at Fort Carson to...
View ArticleRHC-P CG meets with the Armed Forces (India) Director of Medical Services
HONOLULU -- Brig. Gen. Patrick Sargent, Commanding General, Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P) met with Lt. Gen. B.K. Chopra, Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (India), and other the...
View ArticleCommunication Tool Valuable to Staff, Family Members
Communication among staff members in a complex and challenging environment like a burn intensive care unit is critical to providing optimal medical care. With that in mind, a communication tool was...
View ArticleExperts recommend breastfeeding as best choice for mother, baby health
The focus of World Breastfeeding Week during August 1-7 is to promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months because of the many health benefits linked to breastfeeding. Many military moms...
View Article"STEMI-hot load" helicopter patient transport procedure 68 percent faster
A new protocol used to transfer heart attack patients via helicopter from the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital has safely and significantly reduced overall patient transfer time via...
View ArticleGLWACH's "BIPASS" catches fire Army-wide
An appointment scheduling system that meets patients' needs to the maximum degree possible, in concert with maximum potential use of hospital resources, was bound to spread like wildfire throughout...
View ArticleKeep in step to stay active and healthy
As the summer season ends, do not let the changes in weather and daylight keep you from staying active. Commit to maintaining your health through regular activity during all the seasons of the year by...
View ArticleProtection against infectious diseases
Vaccines against disease are said to be one of the greatest public health interventions of the 20th century. Although these are seen as major achievements in health and wellness around the world, the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding is healthier for baby, mom
Both babies and moms can benefit from breastfeeding since it boosts their overall health while strengthening the mother-baby bond. That's one of the key themes that Madigan Army Medical Center...
View ArticleMadigan's school clinics doubly recognized
Madigan Army Medical Center earned double recognition this summer for bringing health care right to the schools of military families' children. The School Based Health Centers caught the attention of...
View ArticleMadigan provided lifelong care for family
The staff at Madigan Army Medical Center first started taking care of the McLauchlan family 64 years ago. In 1951, their son David needed care for polio, so the family uprooted from the Panama Canal...
View ArticleCALMED Detachment Soldiers win 2015 WRMC Best Medic Team Competition
Teams from up and down the West Coast participated in this year's Western Regional Medical Command-Best Medic Team Competition, which was held on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 4-7.
View ArticleAbout face: Madigan docs treat patients with facial paralysis
Unfortunately for Proby, the expression on her face told a different story. As a result of facial nerve injuries after a car accident, the nerves on her right side of her face were less active than the...
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