A joke in high school led Kris Peterson to help others. "Some of my friends were interested in the military, and one day they put an application to West Point on my desk as a joke," began the native of Lakewood, WA. "I was not a military person,...
DHA's E-Caregiver Directory puts resources at your fingertips
The Defense Health Agency's electronic Caregiver Resource Directory provides more than 2,000 resources for caregivers of wounded warriors within three taps on their mobile phone, their computer, or tablet. "When we update the NRD with new...
Does TRICARE Open Season apply to me?
FALLS CHURCH, Va. - TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn't apply to everyone who uses...
Gain a new prospective on your health by focusing on gut
With work trips that throw off regular eating habits and deployments with food-source limitations, it may be challenging for military personnel to maintain a normal diet. The Health Promotions Team with the 62d Medical Squadron noticed the...
Stay on top of TRICARE prescriptions with Express Scripts App
FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Do you need help managing your prescriptions? Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, has a free, easy-to-use app that can help. The Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app is a secure way to stay on top of...
Appealing your health care decisions
As a veteran, you deserve the best health care possible. But you may not always agree with decisions we make about your medical care or whether you are eligible for some types of care. If you disagree with a decision we made, you can appeal it....
