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Sept. 23, 2024

Defense Health Network National Capital Region Excels in Q3 JOES Best of the Best Rankings

Defense Health Network National Capital Region — The Defense Health Network National Capital Region (DHN-NCR) is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the third quarter Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES) Best of the Best rankings.

June 10, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the health care process? You can find patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

June 4, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Preventive Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Preventive health services play a key role in your long-term physical and mental health. Learn more about the benefits of preventive health care and how TRICARE covers these services.  

May 15, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective and easy things you can do to prevent diseases, serious illness, and disability. It’s easy to get your free vaccines at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

May 8, 2024

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center kicks off Nurses Month

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center kicked off Nurses Month with a Blessing of the Hands ceremony held at Kimbrough, Fort Meade, Maryland, May 6, 2024. The ceremony is part of Nurses Week, beginning May 6 and ending May 12, on the birthdate of Florence Nightingale, who is considered to be the founder of modern nursing.

April 29, 2024

Kimbrough Cares- April 2024

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough. In this issue: Tick ID and testing info, Who to call for mold problems, 2024 Holistic Health & Fitness Challenge and more!

April 2, 2024

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.

March 21, 2024

Kimbrough Cares- March 2024

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Digital newsletter provides news and events happening at Kimbrough. In this issue: Prescription refill capability added to Patient Portal, update contact information in DEERS, sick call times for active duty, MRI weekend hours; and more!

March 18, 2024

Unlock Your Health by Understanding the Referral Process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Sometimes, you may need care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care.

March 13, 2024

Defend Your Health: Screen for Colorectal Cancer

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Health experts recommend those 45 years of age and older to get screened for colorectal cancer. The goal of screening is to find cancer before the symptoms appear.