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Aug. 20, 2025

WAMC 2025 Nurse Summer Training Program a Success

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- The Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) is a 29-day clinical internship designed to provide Reserve Officer Training Corps Nursing students an opportunity at an authentic, first-look into the lives of Active-Duty Army Nurse Corps officers. The Cadets are assigned to a military treatment facility (MTF) and precepted by an Army Nurse officer. They are introduced to the duties, roles, responsibilities, and expectations of an officer and given the opportunity to provide hands-on nursing care in a variety of patient settings. For most Cadets, their nursing internship is preceded by the physically and mentally demanding 35-day Cadet Summer Training event. NSTP provides the ROTC nurse cadet the opportunity to coalesce the leadership lessons learned from CST into the hospital setting.

Aug. 15, 2025

Soldier Heat Safety: Expert Advice from a Public Health Professional

Fort Bragg, NC — FORT BRAGG, NC—As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress on service members.

Aug. 15, 2025

Staying Safe During Pregnancy in the North Carolina Summer

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC--Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it also places significant demands on a woman's body. Here in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, our summers can bring intense heat and humidity, adding an extra layer of challenge for expectant mothers. Jennifer Tiffany, chief of Midwifery at Womack Army Medical Center explains how heat affects pregnant women and how knowing the right precautions can help ensure a healthy and comfortable pregnancy.

June 3, 2025

Fort Bragg Soldiers have Increased Access to Care with New Physical Therapy Clinic

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC—Womack Army Medical Center celebrates a significant milestone as we open the physical therapy clinic embedded in Clark Health Clinic today, May 15, following a decade-long initiative to establish full scope physical therapy services within the clinic. “This allows Soldiers to complete their medical services within one footprint,” said Capt. Jessica Tan, Officer in Charge of Clark Physical Therapy Clinic. “By increasing access to care and managing musculoskeletal injuries more effectively, the clinic will contribute significantly to the overall readiness and deployability of service members.”

March 26, 2025

Intrepid Spirit Center Unlocking Fort Bragg Service Members’ Full Potential

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- In their quest to provide top-notch care to active-duty service members, the Womack Army Medical Center Intrepid Spirit Center on Fort Bragg continuously monitors and improves their services. Their latest addition is the CBITE Plus program, which is an addendum to the Comprehensive Brain Injury Team Evaluation (CBITE) program that has long been a core component of Intrepid services.

March 10, 2025

Collaborative Initiative Supports Military Families

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- A groundbreaking Supporting Military Families Collaborative (SFMC) initiative is making waves in the Fort Bragg community, providing vital resources and services to families. Launched in March 2024, the initiative has brought together more than 24 agencies.

March 10, 2025

WAMC: Enhancing Patient Care Through Virtual Technology

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC—Womack Army Medical Center primary care and outlying clinics implemented My Military Health in December, enhancing patient flexibility for better health management. In February they delivered more than 4,200 scheduled virtual visits.