Jan. 17, 2025

CRDAMC physician assistant named U.S. Army Surgeon General Master Clinician of the Year

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Cpt. Matthew Perdue, a physician assistant at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, was recognized as one of the phantom lethal warriors of the week by Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commander, III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, during a ceremony Jan. 10. Perdue serves in a dual role as Interservice Physician Assistant Program Phase II Clinical Coordinator and Program Director for the Emergency Medicine PA Program at CRDAMC.

Jan. 17, 2025

TriWest Healthcare Alliance extends beneficiary payment deadline, offers referral support

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Today is the deadline for beneficiaries who have TRICARE Young Adult, TRICARE Reserve Select, and TRICARE Retired Reserve, to set up new payment information and pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the new DoD contractor for medical services off-installation in the western region of the U.S.

Jan. 16, 2025

Demand for Virtual Visits Surges at Walter Reed During Recent Snowstorm

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — Walter Reed Patients Using Scheduled Virtual Visits Surge During Recent Snowstorm

Jan. 16, 2025

Targeted Care Has Womack Patients in its Sights

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, NC - “This is something that will allow patients across the board to be served better and faster according to their specific needs.” That is how Lt. Col. Julie Shin described the new behavioral health targeted care initiative rolling out at Womack Army Medical Center. Shin is a Clinical Psychologist and Deputy Chief of the Department of Behavioral Health at Womack and is excited about the proposition of the new initiative.

Jan. 16, 2025

78th Medical Group Mass Decontamination Exercise

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga — The 78th Medical Group conducted in-place patient mass decontamination training Nov. 20 at the base medical facility located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The three-hour long training evolution tested both the facility and staff for an emergent crisis.

Jan. 16, 2025

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.

Jan. 14, 2025

This Cold and Flu Season Nothing to Sneeze at

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB public affairs officer -- This flu season is nothing to sneeze at.

Jan. 14, 2025

BH 25-1: Airmen test emergency response

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Medical Group and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron delivered life-saving care during a large-scale mass casualty exercise in support of a routine readiness exercise, Jan. 14, 2025.

Jan. 14, 2025

Skip the Pharmacy Wait

FORT RILEY, Kansas — This improved virtual pharmacy queuing system allows you to activate your prescriptions as soon as you leave your provider’s office—without the wait.

Jan. 14, 2025

Check Out the Updated TRICARE Publications Suite

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire publications suite with information about your health plan. The new publications now include current details like how to find your TRICARE region, how to contact your regional contractor, and what you’ll pay for care.