After losing her sister to a rare form of stomach cancer, a Brooke Army Medical Center respiratory therapist found out that she too would likely develop the same type of cancer.

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it also marks a big anniversary for me—10 years since being diagnosed with cancer and my 10-year cancer “freeversary” in December.

Service members can prevent hearing loss by wearing protective gear like earplugs, noise muffs, noise-attenuating helmets, and other devices. Check with your Hearing Conservation Program manager or audiologist about which protective device is best for your job and environment. For more about HPDs visit: hearing.health.mil/Prevention/Hearing ...

Service members can prevent hearing loss by wearing protective gear like earplugs, noise muffs, noise-attenuating helmets, and other devices. Check with your Hearing Conservation Program manager or audiologist about which protective device is best for your job and environment. For more about HPDs visit: hearing.health.mil/Prevention/Hearing ...

Physical therapists can help restore, maintain, and promote optimum physical function, as well as improve wellness and quality of life as it relates to each patient’s needs. Learn more about your @TRICARE coverage for physical therapy: www.tricare.mil/PhysicalTherapy

Join us this month as we salute our pharmacists #AcrossTheMHS for their hard work and dedication. These healthcare heroes work tirelessly to make sure our patients receive the right medications and dosages, and their expert care does not go unnoticed. #AmericanPharmacistsMonth #Pharmacists #PharmacyHeroes

If you are unsure whether you or a loved one is suffering from depression, there are resources and tools available to military families to get screened. Get care with @TRICARE: www.tricare.mil/MentalHealth #NationalDepressionScreeningDay

Join us this month as we salute our pharmacists #AcrossTheMHS for their hard work and dedication. These healthcare heroes work tirelessly to make sure our patients receive the right medications and dosages, and their expert care does not go unnoticed. #AmericanPharmacistsMonth #Pharmacists #PharmacyHeroes

Happy Birthday Navy!

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Simple activities can go a long way in protecting your mental health, such as: Connecting with nature, Prioritizing exercise, Eating nutritious foods, Getting proper sleep, Planning events to look forward to, Learning how to manage emotions, Talking to someone you trust for support. Even healthy ...

Physical therapists can help restore, maintain, and promote optimum physical function, as well as improve wellness and quality of life as it relates to each patient’s needs. Learn more about your @TRICARE coverage for physical therapy: www.tricare.mil/PhysicalTherapy

Parents – you have the power to prevent bullying by modeling empathy and kindness for your children through your actions and words. Whether your child is being bullied or is the bully, take time to open conversations and listen to your child’s concerns. Find more resources at www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/children-youth-teens/how-to-identify ...

During this #EmotionalWellnessMonth, make sure to disconnect and take a time-out for your brain. Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps you adapt to life’s stresses, have good relationships, and achieve your goals. More tips from @NIH: www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit #EmotionalWellness #MentalHealth

Have your checked your meds lately? An annual medication review is an important part of your holistic health. Bring your prescriptions to your pharmacist so they can help you dispose of expired medications, update prescription instructions (as necessary), identify dangerous interactions, and offer alternative options if a better one is now available. ...