The Defense Health Agency will launch a three-year pilot on Sept. 14, 2026, to support eligible service members who want to freeze sperm or eggs through the Cryopreservation Demonstration Program — 30 days after being listed in the Federal Register.

When you have a medical appointment on the calendar, it’s best to prepare ahead of time. It doesn’t take long, and the benefits will help you make the most of your healthcare appointment.

TRICARE helps military families stay healthy so service members can focus on the mission. Hear directly from military families and retirees as they share how TRICARE has supported them through permanent changes of station, raising children, and major illnesses.

Are you planning to give birth in the coming months? Do you have TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, or TRICARE Select? Now is a great time to explore benefits that may be available to you through the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. The CBSD covers certain support services and providers not usually covered. The demonstration has been extended through Dec. 31, 2031.

Ten ROTC nursing cadets spent four weeks at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center building clinical skills, exploring different areas of Army medicine, and gaining confidence in their abilities. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and experiences beyond the hospital, the cadets left NSTP better prepared for their final year of nursing — and whatever comes next as Army nurses.

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will host the 51st annual Retiree Health Fair on Sept. 19. An opening ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital atrium. The annual event will bring together healthcare professionals, military organizations and community partners to help retirees and eligible beneficiaries stay informed about their health and available resources.

As families prepare for a new school year and Soldiers continue to meet the demands of military service, August serves as an important reminder that staying current on immunizations is one of the simplest ways to protect individual and community health.

Darnall’s Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge is more than a recognition — it reflects the everyday work happening behind the scenes to keep patients safe. From identifying potential risks to using technology, reporting near misses, and empowering staff to speak up, patient safety is built into how care is delivered every day.