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Photo depicting the layers of a breast and the importance of regular breast exam screening for early detection of breast cancer.

Following community feedback at FAP Conference, WACH brings mammogram services to Fort Irwin

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1st Lt. Zizi Zemeheret, 59th Medical Operations Squadron social work fellow, and Lt. Col. Kirsten DeLambo, 59th Medical Operations Squadron psychological health director, demonstrates a staged counseling session in the Mental Health Clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2024. In efforts to promote sexual assault awareness and prevention: speak out if witnessing harassment, utilize the various counseling options available to survivors, and be informed of the two available – Unrestricted and Restricted – reporting options. Unrestricted Reports enable adult victims of sexual assault to report crimes without requesting confidentiality for their allegations, while Restricted Reports allow adult victims of sexual assault to confidentially report the crime to specified individuals without initiating an investigation. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

Empowering survivors: Confronting sexual assault, supporting healing, and promoting awareness

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Hospital Corpsman Second Class Alisa Winkler explains the use of Orthopedic Screws and surgical tools to children of a staff member serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Winkler and her team at the clinic’s Ambulatory Procedures Unit hosted an immersive experience for youths visiting as part of “Bring a Kid to Work Day” on Thursday, April 25.

Cherry Point Clinic Staff Inspire Youth to Aspire

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Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Navy Lieutenant Kurt Backer at a ceremony Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Backer began his service aboard the clinic in June 2021, ending as the Department Head of the facility’s Readiness Clinic. He led a team ensuring the deployment readiness of military units assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal in recognition of his service.

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Fair Winds, Following Seas to Departing Lieutenant

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Nurse wearing white scrubs smiles and answers a phone call.

April 2, 2024

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.

Uniformed Service Member smiles and sits on a couch with clipboard in hand.

March 18, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Understanding the Referral Process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — But sometimes, you may need care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care.

Image of Service Member holding baby in his arms.

March 6, 2024

Unlock Your Health: 3 Tips For Managing Your DEERS Record

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information.

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Derrick T. Henley assumes responsibility as the Sgt. Maj. of DDHC on Nov. 3, 2023, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Nov. 8, 2023

DDHC Assumption of Responsibility

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic — DDHC Assumption of Responsibility

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