June 15, 2021
Take Command of Your Dental Health With TDP Wellness Program
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know there’s a link between the health of your gums and teeth and the health of your body? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic diseases, like diabetes, may increase your risk for periodontitis.
June 10, 2021
Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust: Myths vs. Facts
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As of today, more than 140 million people in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New vaccinations are happening every day, and it’s a sign of how far we’ve come since the start of the pandemic. Still, there are those who’ve decided to hold off on getting the COVID-19 vaccine until they learn more about it.
Register for June 24 Webinar on Autism Care Demonstration
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE will host a webinar on the Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) on June 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. The webinar is for parents and families to learn about key policy changes to the ACD.
June 4, 2021
Based on Data, MHS Experts Encourage Vaccines for Adolescents
Air Force Col. Heather Yun enrolled her teenagers in COVID-19 vaccine trials in back in the winter.
June 3, 2021
TRICARE Health Coverage Options for Young Adults
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is your child graduating from college this year? Or, are they a recent graduate? This is typically a time of transitions, whether to a new job, home, or city. It’s also a time for many new graduates to transition to their own independent health care coverage.
June 2, 2021
Open TRICARE For Life Handbook to Learn How Medicare, TRICARE Work Together
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you be turning age 65 soon? Or are you already eligible for Medicare? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should check out the TRICARE For Life Handbook.
Lifestyle and Performance Medicine Shows Promising Impact on Airman, Guardian Readiness
Shireen Bedi, Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs — FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- A new medical approach is being offered to Airmen and Guardians, which has shown to improve and sustain medical readiness and health by taking a more patient-driven, whole body approach to care.
May 28, 2021
Reducing the Stigma and Encouraging Mental Health Care in the Military
In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have "zero defects" to be mission ready.
May 27, 2021
Eligible for TRICARE For Life? What This Means for Your Family’s Coverage
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you be turning age 65 this year? You’re on your way to an important milestone in your life. You’re also a step closer to becoming eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL).
May 24, 2021
TRICARE Beneficiaries Ages 12 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On May 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine. This means children ages 12-15 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.