SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. Whether you’re a service member, veteran, family member, or retiree, it’s important to remember that mental health is just as crucial as physical health. Taking proactive steps to care for your mental well-being can make a significant difference. TRICARE is here to … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Receives “A” Grade for Patient Safety
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This “A” grade highlights Walter Reed's commitment to providing the highest levels of safety and care to our nation's service members, their families, and beneficiaries. As part of a select group, Walter Reed is one of only nine military medical sites … [Read more...]
TRICARE Regions Are Changing in 2025
AUGUST 31, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025, marks the start of health care delivery under TRICARE’s new regional contracts. There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of the new contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West … [Read more...]
How to Get Your TRICARE Vaccines Overseas
AUGUST 29, 2024 — Flu season is right around the corner—which means it’s time to start thinking about getting vaccines for common respiratory diseases. If you live or travel overseas, it’s important to know where you can get these vaccines. TRICARE covers flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, vaccines based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...]
Soldiers Volunteer for Army-Wide Health Study
AUGUST 28, 2024 — The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson was the first of multiple installations selected to participate in the Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study Aug. 21 through 24 in the warrior mission training center. Modeled after the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, MHANES is … [Read more...]