Nov. 4, 2020

LRMC COVID-19 testing exceeds 50K

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center recently exceeded 50,000 COVID-19 tests in efforts to slow the spread of the virus overseas. Starting in February, LRMC’s Infectious Diseases Laboratory began testing for COVID-19 utilizing the Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Diagnostic Panel, becoming the only U.S. military medical treatment facility in Europe with diagnostic testing capabilities. As the threat of COVID-19 increased, so has demand for testing, resulting in the addition of rapid multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and a high-throughput testing system which provides rapid, high-volume testing of COVID-19 test samples.

Oct. 30, 2020

30 Oct 2020 — The road to 100,000 drive-thru prescriptions The pharmacy at Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic met a milestone, Oct. 29, by filling their 100,000th prescription after 216 days of operating a drive-thru pharmacy. At 2:20 p.m., Oct. 29, Anthony and Haydee Lavery were unexpectedly surprised as the recipients of the 100,000th prescription through the drive-thru pharmacy at Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic. Click here to read full story https://www.army.mil/article/240427

Oct. 29, 2020

Army Wellness Center Focused on Health

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Improving health and fitness across the force remains a top priority for Army leadership. Army Wellness Centers (AWC) provide programs and services that improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Army delivered by highly trained health professionals.

Oct. 29, 2020

Lyster Offers Low-Cost Hearing Aid Program for Retirees

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Retirees enrolled to Lyster Army Health Clinic may be eligible for hearing aids at a substantially reduced cost through the Retiree-at-Cost Hearing Aid Program, also known as RACHAP.

Oct. 29, 2020

Join Nov. 4 Chat with TRICARE About Open Season

The TRICARE Open Season is almost here. Do you have questions about your health plan options? Not sure if you need to take action? Here’s your chance to plan ahead and get your questions answered. Join TRICARE on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. ET. The live Q&A session is on the TRICARE Facebook page.

Oct. 29, 2020

Early Detection is Key to Breast Health

Did you know that the most common cancer in American women after skin cancer is breast cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute, “approximately 12.9% of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime.”

Oct. 28, 2020

Regional Health Command Europe co-hosts physical readiness training leadership course

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Trainers from Regional Health Command Europe, U.S. Army Europe, and Installation Management Command Europe recently conducted a pilot physical readiness training leadership course at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Oct. 27, 2020

Protect Your Hearing with TRICARE

10/27/2020 — Do you find it hard to hear your family or friends during conversations? Have you missed hearing a doorbell ring or horn beep? Hearing loss is a common issue caused by noise, aging, heredity, and disease.

Oct. 26, 2020

Make Managing Your TRICARE Prescriptions Easier with Pharmacy App

Are you looking for a fast and easy way to manage your prescriptions? You can download the Express Scripts® mobile app. This free app offers a convenient way to manage your TRICARE pharmacy benefit when you’re at home or on the go.

Oct. 26, 2020

New Monthly Premiums for TRICARE Young Adult Plans in 2021

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, premiums for TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) coverage will increase. TYA Select will increase by 12.7% and TYA Prime by 22%. These changes reflect the increase in TYA program costs for calendar year 2021.