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Oct. 22, 2024
National Pharmacy Week: Meet U.S. Army Capt. Chuck Hennes, PharmD
Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I am responsible for optimizing medication therapy through evidence-based recommendations in an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. How long have you worked at TAMC? Three months. What do you enjoy about your job? I like collaborating with other health care providers and caring for our patients. Why did you become a pharmacist? I was a chemistry major in college and thought drugs were pretty cool. This led me on a unique journey of self-discovery and enlightenment when seeking a suitable career. I saw an opportunity to apply to pharmacy school and went for it. Now, I try to convince others that some drugs are excellent and can help you.
National Pharmacy Week: Meet Dr. Chris Tan, PharmD, BCPS
Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I participate in patient care rounds, collaborate with the ICU care team, and provide medication-related input and recommendations during rounds. I also help recognize potential inefficiencies or problems in medication management processes and propose and implement solutions to improve medication safety and workflow efficiency. How long have you worked at TAMC? 18 years. What do you enjoy about your job? I appreciate the fast paced, high acuity environment of the ICU and find fulfillment in knowing that my work truly makes a difference. I enjoy mentoring pharmacy residents in Critical Care Medicine and demonstrating vital contributions Clinical Pharmacists make. Why did you become a pharmacist? I have always had a strong interest in pharmacology and physiology. During college in the Bay Area, I was inspired by the pioneering work of the Clinical Pharmacists at UCSF in Pharmaceutical Care, which solidified my decision to pursue a career in Clinical Pharmacy.
National Pharmacy Week: Meet Ms. Amanda Lucero
Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I help pharmacists fill prescriptions, handle medication orders, assist patients, and ensure they get the proper medications safely and on time. How long have you worked at TAMC? A little over a year. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy making a positive impact on patients’ lives, the variety of tasks, and the fast-paced, team-oriented environment. How did they become a pharmacy technician? I became a pharmacy technician by completing a training program, passing the pharmacy technician certification board, and gaining hands-on experience at a retail pharmacy.
National Pharmacy Week: Meet Dr. Catherine Sexton, PharmD, BCPS
Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I am an inpatient pharmacist who helps verify and prepare medications for patients throughout the hospital. How long have you worked at TAMC? I have worked at TAMC for 1.5 years, but previously, I transferred from Walter Reed Naval Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), where I worked for three years. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy helping patients by working with providers and nurses to deliver safe pharmaceutical care. I focus on compounding oral liquid medications for patients who are unable to swallow tablets, and I am glad I can help these patients in this way since they are often pediatric patients. How did you become a pharmacist? I became a pharmacist by attending the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy for six years. After that, I completed pharmacy residency training in Massachusetts.
Oct. 21, 2024
Tripler Army Medical Center Daisy Award
Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Col. Robert L. Corson, Tripler Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, left, presents 1st Lt. Vanessa Hernandez Iturri, a medical telemetry nurse, with the TAMC Daisy Award on Oct. 21, 2024. 1st Lt. Hernandez Iturri was awarded for establishing trust, showcasing her compassion, and understanding the patient's emotional needs. Not only did she build a foundation of trust with the patient, but she also accomplished critical diagnostic tests. The Daisy Award honorees are nurses who consistently demonstrate excellence through Clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and are recognized as outstanding role models in their nursing community. (Defense Health Agency photo by June Keawe)
Oct. 10, 2024
TAMC Medical Readiness Battalion Change of Responsibility
Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Master Sgt. William Booth (center) holds the Battalion Colors during the Medical Readiness Battalion, Jawaoo Change of Responsibility ceremony Oct. 10, 2024, at Tripler Army Medical Center. Command Sgt. Maj. Renee M. Butler became the unit's new Command Sergeant Major, succeeding Command Sgt. Maj. Amanda N. Miller. (Defense Health Agency photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)
Oct. 8, 2024
Tripler Army Medical Center NCO Induction Ceremony
Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Sgt. Allison Tucker assigned to the Preventive Medicine Team, Tripler Army Medical Cent, walks through the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) arch during the noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at TAMC, October 8, 2024. The NCO induction ceremony celebrates newly promoted members of the professional noncommissioned officer corps, showing the pride and tradition shared among its members. (Defense Health Agency photo by Hugh Fleming)
Aug. 23, 2024
Tripler Army Medical Center Best Medic 2024
Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Sgt. Nazariy Kurpita; of Medical Readiness Battalion, Hawaii; and Capt. Jess Guerin, of the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, were named the winners of Tripler Army Medical Center’s 2024 Best Medic Competition during a ceremony at Tripler’s Kyser Auditorium on Aug. 23, 2024. (DHA photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)
Aug. 22, 2024
Tripler Army Medical Center Awards Ceremony
Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Col. Michael Ronn, Tripler Army Medical Center commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Omar Bond, right, celebrate Master Sgt. Kimberly Shinn's induction into Army Medicine’s prestigious Order of the Military Medical Merit, also known as O2M3, during an award ceremony on Aug. 22, 2024. Founded in 1982 by the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Health Service Command, the honor recognizes people who have served in the Army Medical Department and through selflessness, have made a sustained contribution to the betterment of Army Medicine. (Defense Health Agency photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)
Aug. 14, 2024
Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Col. Robert L. Corson, Tripler Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, left, presents Spc. Malcolm Robertson, a general surgery nurse, with the TAMC Daisy Award on Aug. 14, 2024. The Daisy Award honorees are nurses who consistently demonstrate excellence through Clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and are recognized as outstanding role models in their nursing community. (Defense Health Agency photo by Hugh Fleming)