October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) is highlighting the role its physical therapy team plays in restoring function, preventing injury, and sustaining readiness among active-duty Sailors and Marines.

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is enhancing Expeditionary Medical Unit capabilities by equipping hospital corpsmen with advance trauma and pre-hospital care skills through an accelerated paramedic training program offered by Navy Medicine.

The military has its own culture with expectations that may be intimidating to those considering joining the Armed Forces. For Lieutenant Andrew Greenhalgh, a second-year psychiatry resident with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune, joining the military is just part of the growing family legacy.

Navy Medicine, Marine Corps, and the Defense Health Agency celebrated the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (SMART) Clinic and Human Performance Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 02, 2025.

TRICARE Open Season begins today, Nov. 10! Starting today, you have the opportunity to make changes to your TRICARE plan. This year’s open season lasts through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your annual chance to sign up for a health plan or change your coverage. Any changes you make will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

As 2025 comes to a close, now is the time to start thinking about your family’s health care options for next year. You should know that your TRICARE health plan costs will change starting Jan. 1, 2026. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.

With children back in school and temperatures dropping, flu season is quickly approaching. Although most respiratory illnesses share common symptoms, the flu is more serious than the common cold. It can lead to hospitalization and even death in severe cases. Flu season generally runs through fall and winter, and one of the best things you can do to protect your health is get a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu vaccine for all people aged 6 months and older (with rare exceptions).

Have you ever wondered about the differences between the various TRICARE plans? With TRICARE Open Season 2025 right around the corner, now is a perfect time to learn about TRICARE’s wide range of coverage options. Knowing the differences will ensure the right coverage for you and your family members.