Backed by a newly awarded NIH/NIEHS R21 grant, the Uniformed Services University’s Dr. Regina Day explores the molecular mechanics of red blood cell lysis to prevent iron-associated systemic organ failure following radiation exposure.

Hospital Corpsmen from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River, joined by their counterparts from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Dahlgren and NMRTC Detachments Indian Head and Joint Base Andrews, recently participated in a comprehensive suture lab.

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is recognizing Patient Safety Awareness Week with team-focused training and activities designed to strengthen a culture of safety that supports both high-quality care and military readiness.

Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Feb. 25-26 to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical Center.

From safeguarding the health of military working dogs to caring for the pets of service members, the Maxwell Veterinary Treatment Facility plays a critical role in supporting both mission readiness and the well-being of the base community.

Sailors with Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo demonstrated their capacity to deliver life-saving care in a simulated combat environment during a training and operational readiness evaluation at the Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center , Feb. 9-19, 2026.

Department of War medical personnel receive prestigious awards from The Society of Federal Health Professionals. The awardees were honored for leadership, exceptional professionalism, and dedication to the mission of advancing federal health care.

Panelists at the AMSUS annual meeting discussed how the responsible integration of artificial intelligence will shape the next generation of military health professionals.

The U.S. Navy is optimizing its services of "Providing the Site to Fight by realigning workload to the appropriate geographic Optical Fabrication Labs." The Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity is the largest OFL within the DOD Optical Fabrication Enterprise, serving beneficiaries world-wide.

In the high-stakes environment of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, a medical emergency can happen in an instant. Whether it’s an industrial accident or an incident aboard a submarine, the first response must be fast and decisive. For the Sailors at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU) Portsmouth, being prepared for that moment is the core of ...

Soldiers and leaders at the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) recently completed the Tactical Mobility Active Recovery and Mindfulness (TMAR-M) Facilitator Course, a key component of the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) system.

Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow didn’t just inherit a job when he became the first surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force in 1949 — he spearheaded innovation which defined modern military medicine for future airmen.

Keith Bass, assistant secretary of war for health affairs, outlines his framework for stronger federal health workforce in support of warfighter readiness.

In a critical effort to ensure peak medical readiness for the Navy's hospital ships, subject matter experts from across Navy Medicine gathered at Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command Detachment Fort Detrick to review the Authorized Medical Allowance List for pharmacy and anesthesia, key components supporting Role 3 medical care.

March is National Nutrition Month. As a military community, taking simple, sustainable steps toward better health through improved nutrition directly impacts medical readiness, resilience and long-term wellness.