July 29, 2021

The Battle Against the COVID-19 Delta Variant

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash — Like our enemies in the past, the coronavirus has adapted and we're now dealing with the most transmissible variant yet, Delta. The fight can be won with vaccination. If you're not yet vaccinated against the coronavirus, go get your shot today. Otherwise you're at high risk for severe disease, hospitalization, and death.

Dec. 23, 2020

VIDEO: COVID-19, Staying Vigilant in the Vaccine era

Now that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine has been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA, and we have begun the first series of vaccinations at Madigan, we want to urge all of our patients and the public to continue their vigilance in following COVID-19 safety guidance. Madigan subject matter experts Col. (Dr.) George Leonard, Chief Medical Officer, and Lt. Col. (Dr.) Luke Mease, Chief of Preventive Medicine, explain.

Dec. 22, 2020

VIDEO: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives at Madigan

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint-Base Lewis McChord, Wash — The vaccine is here! After a year of disruption and damage from COVID-19, we now have the key to widespread immunity we need to get back to normal – a vaccine. Madigan took delivery of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine early this week and started vaccinating our emergency room, ICU and first responder staff here at Madigan and on #JBLM yesterday. See it arrive and start going into arms, then keep watching this page to see how to know when it’s your turn to get your shot for protection from #COVID_19. You can also visit Madigan’s website and special #COVID_19 information page at https://madigan.tricare.mil/. Keep practicing the 3W’s – wear your mask, watch your distance and wash your hands – while we work through the process of getting enough people throughout our community to achieve widespread immunity. #Staysafe #stayhealthy #CarewithCompassion #COVID19 #OperationWarpSpeed (Video credit: Ryan Graham, Madigan Visual Information, Production: Kirstin Grace-Simons, Madigan Public Affairs)

Dec. 22, 2020

VIDEO: COVID-19 Testing: What to do While Awaiting Results

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint-Base Lewis McChord, Wash — Waiting for the COVID-19 test results? Dr. Diane Devita, Madigan’s Chief of Emergency Room Operations, explains what to do while you wait. #CareWithCompassion #JBLM #COVID19 #MaskupMadigan (Video filming, editing & FX by Ryan Graham, Madigan Visual Information Team, Produced by Jay Ebbeson and Joseph Jones, Madigan Public Affairs Office)

Dec. 18, 2020

VIDEO: Covid-19 Vaccines Explained

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint-Base Lewis McChord, Wash — Madigan subject matter experts Col. (Dr.) George Leonard, Chief Medical Officer, and Lt. Col. (Dr.) Luke Mease, Chief of Preventive Medicine, explain what we can expect with the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and FAQs, please visit: https://go.usa.gov/xArC9 #CareWithCompassion #JBLM #COVID19 #COVID19Vaccine (Video filming & editing & FX by Ryan Graham, Madigan Visual Information Team, Produced by Joseph Jones, Madigan Public Affairs Office)

Oct. 2, 2020

VIDEO: MHS GENESIS Overview

The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal puts you in control of your health care. It gives you secure access to your electronic medical record 24/7, and allows you to reach out to your Madigan health care team when and where it’s convenient for you. It's available on your computer, tablet or smartphone. The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal replaces TRICARE Online secure messaging, and RelayHealth, while you receive care at Madigan Army Medical Center.

Sept. 16, 2020

514th Ground Ambulance Handles COVID-19 Screening Site

Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint-Base Lewis McChord, Wash — The 514th Ground Ambulance Company is working at the COVID-19 testing site at Madigan Army Medical Center here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Second Lt. Carissa Cobb describes the #Soldiers mission. #WeAre593rd #RestAssured #EverySoldierCounts #WarriorsWanted #ArmyProfession #ArmyValues 62ND MEDICAL BRIGADE | I Corps | U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) | U.S. Army Pacific | US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) | GoArmy | Go Army Seattle | Army Medicine