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. 
Uniformed service member stands outside and holds infant in his arms.

Aug. 13, 2024

Unlock Your Health With TRICARE Tips for Managing Your DEERS Record

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information.

Lt. Col. Kimberly Dilger, Deputy Commander for Quality and Safety and Perioperative Nursing chief at Womack Army Medical Center and Sgt.1st Class Justyna Robinson, non-commissioned officer in charge of the operating room, pause for a quick picture during a brief discussion.

Aug. 12, 2024

One Soldier’s Unstoppable Journey of Perseverance

Joining the United States Army at seventeen was a dream come true for one Soldier, however the challenges of raising a family ended that dream, or so she thought, but it couldn’t destroy her desire to serve.

Maria Parker and behind her is the American flag and a blue background.

Aug. 12, 2024

Kenner Army Health Clinic New Patient Advocate

Fort Gregg-Adams, Va. — Maria Parker is the new patient advocate at Kenner Army Health Clinic.

CRDAMC PAO

Aug. 9, 2024

CRDAMC Kidz Fest offers school and sports physicals and more

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center provided parents the opportunity to get their children’s sports and school physicals early in conjunction with its first Kidz Fest Aug. 3. Family members enrolled in CRDAMC clinics got to make appointments at the hospital’s pediatric clinic or walk in to and Family Medicine Residency clinic during the Saturday event.

Army Col. Wendy Woodall (center), director for nursing and chief nursing officer at Walter Reed and the consultant to the Army Surgeon General for Medical/Surgical Nursing, welcomes Army ROTC Cadets and nursing students Adam Zimmerman (left) and Tahjee Dingle, from East Carolina University, to Walter Reed for the Nurse Summer Training Program.

Aug. 8, 2024

The future of Army nursing: ROTC cadets/nursing students in summer training at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The future of Army and military nursing is training at Walter Reed this summer.

Evans Army Community Hospital, as part of its Health equity efforts in partnership with state and local resources, now offers food insecurity screening for primary care patients to help ensure the health and readiness of everyone in the military community.

Aug. 8, 2024

Evans take steps to address food insecurity for military families

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Evans Army Community Hospital, as part of its health equity efforts in partnership with state and local resources, now offers food insecurity screening for primary care patients to help ensure the health and readiness of everyone in the military community.

Spc. Galen Bringas, 7459th Medical Operations Readiness Unit, draws blood from a patient at Winn Army Community Hospital’s lab Aug. 7 on Fort Stewart. The Army Reserve unit is currently training at the hospital and stepped up to fill staffing gaps created by Tropical Storm Debby.

Aug. 7, 2024

Army Reserve medical unit helps Winn weather Debby, continue patient care

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Soldiers from the Army Reserve joined forces with their active-duty counterparts and civilian staff at Winn Army Community Hospital to maintain seamless operations in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. Reservists from the 7459th Medical Operations Readiness Unit are currently undergoing training at Winn Army Community Hospital. The MORU provided continuity of patient care following the tropical storm.

Provider wearing white lab coat flips through papers with charts on clipboard.

Aug. 6, 2024

The HIPAA Privacy Rule and Military Health Care: What Parents of Minors Need To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you the parent or legal sponsor of a minor child? If so, there are things you should know about what access you have to your child’s health care records and choices. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Final Rule protects minors’ privacy concerning their health care choices and treatment.

*Training* Hospital Corpsman Second Class Angel Hernandez treats his assigned casualty, a mannequin, while conducting Tactical Combat Casualty Care on March 17 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The training includes two days of classroom instruction and culminates in a practical exercise involving mannequins equipped to simulate battlefield casualties.

Aug. 6, 2024

Nonprofit works with 59th MDW to fund military medical research

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND — Nonprofit organization, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF), works with 59th Medical Wing to fund military medical research

Woman wearing white sweater stands outside and looks at smartphone.

Aug. 6, 2024

TRICARE Fraud Alert: TRICARE For Life Phishing Scam

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’ve recently gotten a suspicious text message about your TRICARE coverage, don’t respond. Instead, report it to TRICARE.

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