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 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.

May 20, 2021

Get the Mental Health Care Support You Need With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you think you or a family member may need mental health services, explore your options with TRICARE.

May 19, 2021

Q&A: What Are My COVID-19 Vaccination Options Overseas?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The fight against COVID-19 isn’t over yet. But we’ve seen major progress made along the way. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help us get back to a more normal way of life.

May 12, 2021

Catch Up on the Latest ‘Get to Know TRICARE’ Podcast Episodes

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have questions about your TRICARE benefits? If so, make sure you listen to “Get to Know TRICARE.” It’s a new podcast that helps service members and their families get the most out of their TRICARE coverage.

May 11, 2021

How to File Your TRICARE Medical Claims

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you getting ready for a doctor’s visit? One of the best ways you can prepare is by understanding your health care costs and if you need to pay anything out of pocket.

May 5, 2021

Wave CARSON+ deploys new EHR to 25 more MTF commands

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Over the weekend, the Military Health System deployed the MHS GENESIS electronic health record (EHR) to 25 military medical treatment facility (MTFs) commands more sites in 12 states.

May 4, 2021

ScriptCenter Kiosks Offer Easy Prescription Pick Up

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a simpler way to pick up your TRICARE prescriptions? ScriptCenter automated pharmacy kiosks and locker systems provide a safe, secure, and controlled way to pick up your prescriptions at certain military hospitals and clinics.

April 29, 2021

Watch New TRICARE COVID-19 Vaccine Video Series: Got Your 6

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you watched the latest “Got Your 6” video? If not, make sure you check it out. “Got Your 6” is a new TRICARE video series to keep you in the know about the latest on COVID-19.

April 27, 2021

TRICARE Dental Program Offers Ways to Protect Your Child’s Teeth

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 5 children ages 5–11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth.