FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - As you know, good rest matters, like it matters a lot, and when you’re in the military, it just feels like you’re working around the clock, right? So when you do have free time, you probably don’t want to just lie around on your phone, or maybe even want to step away from screen time. Instead, you probably want to go out with some friends, right? But at … [Read more...]
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
JANUARY 28, 2026 - Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States. It is an umbrella term for diseases characterized by a common end state of optic nerve loss. Optic nerve fibers create a “highway,” sending visual input from the eye to the brain and when “lanes” on the highway close, you get glaucoma. The disease usually starts by closing the … [Read more...]
Measles Vaccination Recommended at NHB
JANUARY 27, 2026 - Did you know that a measles case indicates a singular viral infection whereas an outbreak refers to more than three in a certain locale? There has been a recent confirmed measles outbreak with three children in Snohomish County six days ago, where the Defense Health Agency’s Naval Hospital Bremerton branch health clinic on Naval Station Everett is … [Read more...]
Remodeling Your Home for Accessibility: A Guide for Disabled Veterans
JANUARY 27, 2026 - For many disabled veterans, an accessible home isn’t a luxury, it’s a return to independence. Everyday tasks can become easier, safer, and more comfortable with thoughtful remodeling that meets mobility and safety needs. Whether it’s a wider doorway or a roll-in shower, accessibility upgrades can dramatically improve quality of life while adding lasting value … [Read more...]
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
JANUARY 21, 2026 - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) offers Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries access to “a comprehensive suite of women’s health services supporting cervical health maintenance, [disease] prevention, early detection, and management of related issues,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kristen Bunch, director of the Gynecologic Cancer … [Read more...]