JULY 3, 2025 - 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 (WAMC) explains how heat affects pregnant women and how knowing … [Read more...]
Learn When To Get Different Types of Health Care
JULY 2, 2025 - When a health issue comes up, knowing where to go for care can make a big difference. Whether it’s an accident or an illness, TRICARE covers a range of health care services—but the type of care you need determines where you should go. “The right care at the right place at the right time—that’s the goal,” said Jeannine Pickrell, M.S., RN, director for TRICARE … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Shares Sun and UV Safety Tips
JUNE 27, 2025 - Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop it by age 70, according to American Academy of Dermatology. For service members, the risk is even higher due to extended sun exposure during training, field exercises and outdoor physical fitness. As summer temperatures rise, Walter Reed National Military … [Read more...]
Dietitian Stresses the Importance of Hydration
JUNE 25, 2025 - Health experts are reiterating the importance of adequate daily water intake for overall well-being, highlighting its numerous benefits and offering practical tips for staying hydrated. "Water is absolutely essential for virtually every bodily function," explains U.S. Army Cpt. Rebecca Paquette, a registered dietitian from Munson Army Health Center, Fort … [Read more...]
Making Time for Marriage: Tips for Military Couples
JUNE 21, 2025 — Military marriages endure many stresses due to military life, such as family separation, financial situations, spouse career exploration, frequent relocations or occupational demands. Maintaining and growing a military marriage takes patience, an incredible amount of understanding and lots of work. “It takes a lot to do the work of a Soldier and to do the … [Read more...]