Attention TRICARE beneficiaries!  
You may experience busy signals when calling the military pharmacy prescription refill interactive voice response system – or prescription refill line – Jan. 26 to Feb. 5, 2026, as the system is updated.  
Each military pharmacy’s prescription refill line may be unavailable for about two hours. If you call the prescription refill line at this time, you will hear a busy signal. Please wait and call back to complete your refill later.  
You may still use the
MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to refill your prescriptions.  
You may report issues to the DHA Global Service Center by calling 800-600-9332. 

Dec. 29, 2025

Walter’s Way: Transforming Primary Care

When patients call Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Primary Care Department, they now have a simplified system. Through Walter’s Way, a new “one-call solution” initiative, patients can reach their care team directly, get advice from a nurse, schedule appointments, and even request prescription renewals, all in one call.

Dec. 22, 2025

NMRTC Camp Lejeune graduates first class from Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellowship Program

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune graduated the first fellows from the Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellowship Program. During the ceremony held Dec. 19 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Lieutenant Ryan Martzall and Lieutenant Jenny Oliver received certificates of completion for the 18-month program.

Dec. 22, 2025

Getting married? Here’s what you need to know about your TRICARE benefit

Getting married is an exciting milestone in your life! It’s also a time when many changes come along, including changes to your health coverage. Whether you’re a service member, a retiree, or marrying someone who is, it’s important to understand how marriage can affect your TRICARE eligibility and coverage.

Dec. 19, 2025

From Recovery to Readiness

Master Sgt. Dawn Ho, a long-serving member of the Kansas Army National Guard, overcame a career-threatening injury and the deep sense of failure that followed by finding a new purpose during her recovery with the SRU, and ultimately earned a prestigious selection to the Sergeants Major Academy.

Dec. 18, 2025

The Hidden Threat of Pertussis, Why the Community Should Stay Alert

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center urges the community to stay alert for the hidden threat of Pertussis.

Dec. 18, 2025

Great-Grandson of Clinic Namesake Visits Lyster Army Health Clinic

While many calls come into Lyster Army Health Clinic each day, one recently stood out: a call from Dave Ehlers, the great-grandson of Brig. Gen. Theodore Lyster, the clinic's namesake. Ehlers, traveling in the area, noticed a sign for Fort Rucker and seized the opportunity to see the clinic named after his great-grandfather. “When I realized, we're near Fort Rucker, I knew I needed to at least try to reach out and see if we could stop by,” he said.

Dec. 18, 2025

Neurofeedback equipment improves treatment for TBI, other diagnoses

The Fort Carson Intrepid Spirit Center recently received new neurofeedback equipment that will improve treatment for patients suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury or other psychological concerns. The neurofeedback equipment was provided through a generous contribution from the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, according to Public Health Service Cmdr. Sally Bobula, director of the Fort Carson ISC.

Dec. 18, 2025

Cancer summit at Walter Reed focuses on prevention, warrior readiness

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Department of War’s only Center of Excellence for cancer care, recently hosted its 2025 Cancer Prevention Summit at the medical center.

Dec. 18, 2025

LRMC Team Excels in Grueling Europe Best Medic Competition

LANDSTUHL, Germany – A team from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) once again demonstrated

Dec. 17, 2025

From Holiday Stress to Holiday Best: A Wellness Guide for Our Military Community

The holiday season is a time of celebration, connection, and reflection, but it can also bring increased stress, disruptions to routines, and challenges to maintaining healthy habits. Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center encourages service members, families, retirees, and community members to take proactive steps to care for their mental, nutritional, and physical health—and to take advantage of the many resources available on post and in the local area.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!