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May 1, 2025

Unlock Your Health: Need Help With Your TRICARE Benefit? A Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator Can Help

Did you know that military hospitals and clinics have support staff who can help you navigate your TRICARE benefit? These include Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic.

April 17, 2025

Measles Cases on the Rise in the U.S.: Recognize the Symptoms and Protect Your Family

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious complications. Anyone who isn’t protected against measles can get the illness—and children are especially at risk of getting seriously sick.

Feb. 19, 2025

Easily Manage TRICARE Prescriptions With the Express Scripts Pharmacy Mobile App

Looking for a convenient way to keep track of your TRICARE prescriptions? Download the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app to securely manage your medications anytime, anywhere.

Dec. 18, 2024

Madigan offers MHS GENESIS Patient Portal & DS Logon workshops for patients!

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Need assistance navigating or accessing the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal? Get one-on-one guidance from our informatics team right here at Madigan Army Medical Center! (MHS GENESIS Patient Portal & DS Logon Workshop times below do not include federal holidays.)

Dec. 17, 2024

​​Madigan's 2024 Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Each year, one of the highlights of the event is watching one of Madigan's youngest patients help the commander throw the switch. This year Roman Nelson helped Col. Williamson-Younce and Command Sgt. Maj. Gilberto Colon light up the tree.

Oct. 1, 2024

Options For Getting Your Flu Vaccine!

MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Ask your health care provider about a flu vaccine! There are 3 fantastic options for you and your family to get the flu vaccine!

July 12, 2024

Madigan Soldiers honored and recognized for exemplary service

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — On 5 July Col. Hope M. Williamson-Younce honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements! COL Hope Williamson-Younce, Madigan Commander,​ honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements!

July 10, 2024

Madigan welcomes 27 American Red Cross Summer Youth Program Volunteers

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Last week Madigan Army Medical Center welcomed the 27 volunteers from the American Red Cross Summer Youth Program! They come in one day per week for the summer to volunteer. The students involved are military family members and others from around our community who aspire to learn more about healthcare and career opportunities. This program is a great opportunity for everyone involved and promotes a positive influence in our community! Our Madigan team also appreciated having the additional volunteer support throughout the week. Thank you for volunteering and we welcome you here!

June 21, 2024

Madigan earns The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™

Madigan Army Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with the organization’s performance standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. Today we celebrated the achievements of the hospital and the staff that made this possible. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Thank you Team Madigan for all of the hard work you did in making this amazing achievement!

June 16, 2024

Stream Madigan's Healthcare Professionals Graduation Ceremony Class of 2024

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wa. (June 14, 2024) – Madigan Army Medical Center celebrated the graduation of its 2024 graduate medical education class. The class consisted of 99 interns, residents and fellows from 23 different programs. Retired Gen. James Mattis was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. The graduates will now move on to the next step in their Army careers and provide support and care for servicemembers across the globe. Watch the ceremony at the Madigan Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/MadiganHealth