• Wright-Patt Medical Center to host MHS GENESIS Town Hall May 3

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Leading up to Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s transition to the Military Health System’s new electronic health record June 3, Col. Dale Harrell, 88th Medical Group commander, will host a town hall May 3 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Wright-Patterson Club Main

  • Tricare fee increases for 2023 revealed

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio--- Some military families will see a rise in their health care costs come January, even as they’re stretching their dollars to cover higher prices for food, fuel and other necessities.Generally, if you’ve been paying out-of-pocket for Tricare in 2022, you’ll pay

  • 88th Medical Group celebrates its radiology team

    National Radiologic Technology Week is an annual celebration to recognize the critical work of medical-imaging professionals in delivering safe care to our patient population and commemorate the X-ray’s discovery.

  • Victory in the infinite healthcare game

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. -- As a leader, it’s an honor to deliver healthcare benefits in the second largest medical group in the United States Air Force here at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Despite the COVID pandemic and several deployment operations in the continental U.S. and

  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • Wright-Patt After Dark: 88th Medical Group always on call for quality care

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- On Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the national anthem plays at 5 p.m. to mark the end of another workday for the vast majority of personnel here. However, illness and injury do not always keep to that same schedule and can often show up at the most

  • Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

    Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.