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Sept. 5, 2025
Tripler nurse named the 2026 Mana’olana Nurse of Hope Award recipient, driven by personal loss
Tripler Army Medical Center — Sherilyn Long, a registered nurse at Tripler Army Medical Center, has been named the 2026 Mana’olana Nurse of Hope Award recipient, recognizing her dedication to patient care and compassionate approach to oncology nursing. The award, presented by the Oncology Nursing Society Hawaii chapter, honors nurses who embody the spirit of hope and healing.
Aug. 1, 2025
Tripler Army Medical Center achieves The Joint Commission reaccreditation through 2028
Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) has successfully earned continued accreditation from The Joint Commission following a comprehensive four-day survey conducted July 22-25, 2025. The reaccreditation extends through 2028 and encompasses TAMC, the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, and Warrior Ohana Medical Home.
July 28, 2025
From Pacific to Atlantic: Life-Saving Kidney Transplant Gives Military Spouse a Second Chance at Life
Tripler Army Medical Center — A U.S. Marine Corps spouse is thriving today because of a life-saving 2024 kidney transplant and collaboration between Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center. The seamless coordination between the two military treatment facilities, spanning from Hawaii to Maryland, highlights a commitment to comprehensive care for military families and demonstrates the power of collaboration within the Military Health System.
July 3, 2025
Tripler Army Medical Center Change of Command
Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here, June 30. During the ceremony Col. Michael D. Ronn relinquished command to Col. William F. Bimson. The presiding official of the ceremony was Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen, commanding general, Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, and director, Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific.
May 7, 2025
How Tripler Army Medical Center is preparing the next generation of Army nurses
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Tripler Army Medical Center's Clinical Nurse Transition Program is an accelerated program designed to cultivate new Army nurses by transitioning them from academics to clinical practice while also developing the leadership skills and competencies necessary to excel as an Army officer.
Feb. 21, 2025
How Tripler Army Medical Center is meeting the needs of today’s Combat Medic
Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center is leading the way in training combat medics, enhancing their skills and improving their ability to provide prolonged casualty care under field conditions.
Jan. 22, 2025
How Early Detection Can Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Lt. Col. David Anderson, a gynecologic oncologist at Tripler Army Medical Center, explains how routine exams, regular Pap smears, and HPC vaccines can lead to prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.
Oct. 22, 2024
National Pharmacy Week: Meet Sgt. Tristan Thompson
Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I am the floor supervisor for the Inpatient Pharmacy and alternate vault technician. As a tech, my main functions include (but are not limited to) delivering medications to every ward and clinic in the hospital, compounding sterile IV medications for every ward in the hospital, filling every automated medication dispensing system in the hospital, and filling discharge medication after hours. We average about 1,000 unit dose medications and about 1,000 IV medications filled per day and manage 5,536 medications loaded in automated medication dispensing systems throughout the hospital. How long have you worked at TAMC? I moved from Fort Huachuca, Arizona to TAMC in March 2022. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy learning about medications, including their mechanism of action (how they work), what they are used for, adverse reactions, drug interactions, etc. Above all that, though, I greatly enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces and helping them out. Why did you become a pharmacy technician? I’ve always wanted to be in the Army as a medic. My older brother joined the Army a combat medic, and naturally, as the younger brother, I tried to one-up him by being a pharmacy tech. During the rehearsal for my high school graduation, I received a call from my recruiter about a pharmacy tech opening and sign my Army contract that same day.
National Pharmacy Week: Meet Ms. Sonya Yamasaki, RPh
Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? I am a pharmacist in the Outpatient Pharmacy. How long have you worked at TAMC? It will be 20 years at the end of November. What do you enjoy about your job? I like helping patients manage their medications. Tips like how and when to take their medications and what to expect in terms of side effects are useful information to help patients avoid getting overwhelmed. I also enjoy working with my co-workers. The staff in the outpatient pharmacy is made up of different personalities that make the day go by quickly. Why did you become a pharmacist? I was inspired to become a pharmacist when I saw how my parents and their friends struggled to understand what their medications were for and how to take them. Before starting pharmacy school, I volunteered at a community pharmacy and enjoyed interacting with the patients.
National Pharmacy Week: Meet Ms. Kari Mai
Tripler Army Medical Center — What do you do? Compound chemotherapy medications for patients who are getting treatment. Process medication and supply orders to maintain inventory for the Oncology Pharmacy. Train fellow pharmacy technicians, students, and residents on compounding chemotherapy medications. How long have you worked at TAMC? 18 years. What do you enjoy about your job? I get to work with a fantastic Oncology team that consists of pharmacists, nurses, and doctors. We work together to provide the best care for patients who receive treatment in our clinic. How did you become a pharmacy technician? I worked part-time at Longs Drugs while I attended college. I started out as a cashier, then an ancillary clerk in the pharmacy, and finally received training and certification to become a pharmacy technician.