Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated vaccine at no cost.

Most active duty service members (ADSMs) get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP).

This page is being updated based on the Sept. 12, 2023, decision and recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter.

Learn how your family’s TRICARE coverage works when one family member becomes eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life.

When patients come to Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) with life threatening injuries, the trauma team comes together with the best life saving techniques for that patient. Interventional Radiology (IR) is one of those specialties that has and continues to play and important role in saving lives at this level III trauma center. Despite their efforts in saving lives with this minimal invasive treatment, the IR team at WAMC credits their success to the positive environment they have created for themselves and their patients.

The Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award was presented to Lt. Col. Stanislaw Jasiurkowski, Womack Army Medical Center Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care chief. His cumulative efforts considered for this award included humanitarian missions while deployed to Iraq, benefitting 300 children, work at a military treatment facility and other community projects.

As JB King sat at home in his recliner, talking to his son, he knew something was wrong. “I’ve never felt like this,” said King. He told his wife who called 911, he was then taken to the Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) Emergency Department where a CT scan was performed. The results were not comforting, he had a saddle pulmonary embolism. Following the discussion of treatment, King was transported to Interventional Radiology (IR) where a thrombectomy was performed.

Womack Army Medical Center held a change of responsibility ceremony, here, July 20. Command Sgt. Maj. Kasandra Boulier relinquished her duties to Command Sgt. Maj. Angela Cox

Defense Health Agency leaders and staff show their support for military children worldwide by wearing purple in April, the Month of the Military Child.

We could all use a refresher every now and then. Watch this video on the 2023 pharmacy changes.

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care when: relocating to another assignment; returning from deployment; transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty; preparing to leave military service; any other time they need a new mental health provider or need a provider for the first time.

The easiest way to access your medical records is through Military Health Systems (MHS) Genesis. Update all your contact information on DEERS before logging into MHS Genesis, if not it can cause a delay or issue with claims, referrals, or delivery of home prescriptions. Learn more at www.health.mil/MHSGenesis