COVID-19

Navy hospital corpsmen assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command in Bremerton, Washington, securely connected with prospective patients on upcoming appointments using the Department of Defense electronic health record MHS Genesis patient portal in December 2020 (Photo by: Douglas Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Public Affairs).
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal expands new features

MHS GENESIS' patient portal is rapidly increasing in size, capability, and usability.
Virtual health exercise at Madigan Army Medical Center. (U.S. Army photo)
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

Telemedicine advances put to the test during pandemic

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center continues to develop technology that increases medical capabilities and provides rapid, flexible critical care expertise at the point of need.
Courtesy photos
Read on Stripes.com
Travel
Cuisine:

Animation inspiration: Explore scenic Japan with Laid-Back Camp!

Who needs fantasy escapism when Japan’s natural beauty is pretty amazing already? With all the COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, it’s a good time to watch TV shows to help distress while you’re stuck at home.
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Terry Adirim (left) and Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place provide a COVID-19 update to members of the press at the Pentagon, March 26. (Screenshot of press conference taken by MHS Communications)
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

DOD healthcare leaders give COVID-19 update, praise DHA personnel

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Terry Adirim and Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Ronald Place praised the job done by members of the military medical community in fighting COVID-19 during a recent briefing at the Pentagon.
Army Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc, a member of the Soldier Recovery Unit at Brooke Army Medical Center, prepares to loose an arrow during the Virtual Army Trials archery event held at Buck and Doe’s Mercantile in San Antonio, Texas, March 10, 2021. Calantoc is one of several Soldiers at the SRU competing to be selected to represent Team Army in the 2021 DoD Warrior Games (Photo by: Daniel J. Calderón, Brooke Army Medical Center).
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

Army Wounded Warrior perseveres despite COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced changes and challenges that continue to affect the way of life for everyone.
Army Maj. Catherine Celeski, an Army Reserve critical care nurse from San Antonio, Texas, mobilized in mid-December 2020 with Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force 328-1 to assist the Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona.
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

Army Reserve nurse assists with Federal COVID response in Arizona

Although more and more Americans are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, a number of military medical professionals are being mobilized to augment hospitals across the nation that continue to have a high number of COVID-19 patients.
Army Spc. William Hunter, right, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Navy Chief Damage Controlman Solita Livingston at Navy Branch Health Clinic Chinhae, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8. Soldiers assigned to the 549th Medical Hospital Center, 65th Medical Brigade volunteered to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to sailors who were identified as frontline personnel by their commands (Photo by: Navy Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Michael Chen).
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

Get the COVID-19 vaccine you can and get it now, Fauci and Place say

Get a COVID-19 vaccine, and get it as soon as it's available to you.
Army Pfc. Tanner Tate, a medic assigned to the 528th Field Hospital, vaccinates a community member at the state-run, federally-supported Elizabeth High School COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey, March 5, 2021 (Photo by: Army Pfc. Jailene Bautista/5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment).
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

Q&A: Are COVID-19 Vaccines safe and effective?

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, vaccination is one way to slow the spread and protect yourself. Chances are you know someone who's already been vaccinated. Still, you may be concerned about safety - and wondering when to schedule the vaccine for yourself.
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, go through questions and instructions prior to receiving their second COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 24, in Wiesbaden, Germany (Photo by: Army Maj. Robert Fellingham, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade).
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

MHS GENESIS MassVax system rolling out with COVID-19 vaccines

MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense's new electronic health record system, has recently created a large digital record of COVID-19 vaccinations administered to service members and their families.
The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey report is pictured. The FEVS was administered by the Office of Personnel Management to full and part-time, permanent, Department of the Air Force civilian employees from Sept. 15 to Oct. 28, 2020, to gauge employee engagement and employee satisfaction. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Read on Stripes.com
Community News
Cuisine:

2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results are in

The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey was administered by the Office of Personnel Management to full and part-time, permanent, Department of the Air Force civilian employees from Sept. 15 to Oct. 28, 2020.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
Read on Stripes.com
Food & Drink
Cuisine: Italian

Pizza Sun Okinawa lives up to the hype

Following a recommendation from one of our readers, I was on a quest for some good eats at Pizza Sun Okinawa.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
Read on Stripes.com
Food & Drink
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese

VIDEO| Cook up Chili-Ebi like an Iron Chef

Ebi-chili is a sweet and spicy shrimp dish you’ll find at many Chinese restaurants in Japan.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
Read on Stripes.com
Food & Drink
Cuisine:

VIDEO| Let's make our own Okinawan donuts at home!

These donuts are fun to make anytime of the year.
Read on Stripes.com
Food & Drink
Cuisine: Japanese

Healthy Recipe: Edamame & Sakura Ebi Tofu Burger

Japanese superfood burger
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
Read on Stripes.com
Food & Drink
Cuisine: Japanese

VIDEO| Cooking up Hirayachi, Okinawa’s take on okonomiyaki

If you’re a Japanese food fan, you may have heard of okonomiyaki; a Korean food afficionado—chijimi. But Okinawa also has its own version: hirayachi.
Read on Stripes.com
Food & Drink
Cuisine: Japanese

4 Easy Dinners: How to Make Your Favorite Japanese Rice Dishes!

In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.