For Jennifer Hartman, losing her child was the single most traumatic thing in her life. Thanks to the annual Walk to Remember event at Womack Army Medical Center held Tuesday evening, she is better able to deal with her grief and make the load a little lighter.

As a registered nurse and Forensic Healthcare Program Manager for Womack Army Medical Center, Kelly Taylor and her team provides compassionate care and support to survivors of sexual assault. With a passion for forensics and a drive to make a difference, Taylor shares her journey and insights on the importance of consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships. Taylor’s path to becoming a sexual assault nurse examiner began while working in emergency medicine where she encountered patients that experienced trauma, physical and sexual abuse. “My passion was caring for patients that come in the most vulnerable moments of their lives and so I wanted to channel that passion into something meaningful,” said Taylor.

Womack Army Medical Center's recent Maternity Fair brought together experts and resources to support military families and new parents. This event highlighted the comprehensive services available to ensure a healthy and happy journey for parents and babies. More than 480 families attended the event that is held twice per year. This year the event held on Saturday, September 21st, was extended to 3 p.m. from the normal 10 to 2 p.m. Providing attendees with enough time to attend all the classes offered by the Fort Liberty Army Community Services and still have enough time to visit all the booths facilitated by Womack staff, Fort Liberty, and other local community services.

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 culmination of Zinnante’ s two-year tenure. Under his leadership, Womack Army Medical Center achieved significant improvements in quality, safety, and readiness.

TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner. This year, it runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10. Follow this detailed checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared.

If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.