FORT BRAGG, NC— Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) is revolutionizing trauma resuscitation with the launch of the Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) course, marking a first for the Fort Bragg Medical Treatment Facility. The inaugural course trained 17 participants from across the healthcare team.

FORT BRAGG, NC-- When patients visit Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and the outlying clinics, they typically interact with doctors, nurses, and technicians. However, operating entirely behind the scenes is a dedicated Pathology Department that forms the diagnostic backbone of WAMC. As one team member noted regarding the scope of their work, "We put out results and those results aid in producing up to 80% of the diagnostic results or helping with diagnosis on the floor,” said Phylicia Wright, Blood Bank technician. From analyzing routine blood work to standing by in the operating room, these unseen professionals are responsible for the data that guides critical medical decisions.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - "Nursing has always been more than just a job. It is a profession built on trust, standards, service and accountability." With those words, Col. Donald Kimbler, Chief Nursing Officer at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), officially opened this year’s Nurses Week celebration. Kimbler highlighted the unique role nurses play in the military healthcare system, noting that from logistics departments to the emergency department and intensive care unit, nurses serve as the primary advocates for America’s sons and daughters.

FORT BRAGG, N.C.-- Womack Army Medical Center held its annual Graduate Medical Education and Graduate Dental Education commencement ceremony on Friday, June 5, honoring a new class of Army physicians, dentists, nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, pharmacists, optometrists, and social workers who completed training in nationally accredited programs.

Living with a substance use disorder can present serious challenges. If you’ve been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, the Defense Health Agency and Veterans Health Administration would like to hear your perspective on your treatment journey. Together, they’re hosting a virtual focus group on Friday, July 17 at 1 p.m. ET. This focus group offers patients the opportunity to share their experiences with diagnosis and treatment.

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Turning 65 means it’s time for Medicare. If you’re eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life, and also have employer-sponsored coverage, there are some important decisions to make.