Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness.

Changes are coming to TRICARE’s regional contracts Jan. 1, 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. The key to a smooth transition is to take a few simple steps now, before the end of the year.

Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.

If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region.

Fort Leavenworth’s health director visited with members of the Leavenworth community at Leavenworth High School’s Army Junior ROTC Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Shoot, Nov. 2.

Blood pressure, pulse, and body temperature are metrics you’d expect to be assessed when checking in for a medical appointment, but now, at least once per year, patients at Munson Army Health Center will be screened for food insecurity, too.

Six pharmacy team members from Munson Army Health Center earned recognition as top performers for Defense Health Network West in the Defense Health Agency’s annual civilian pharmacy award competition.

With the addition of three new health care providers, Munson Army Health Center leadership announced, Aug. 21, it has resumed booking routine primary care wellness exams that had been delayed when medically appropriate, since May.

The Defense Health Agency's Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Y. Johnson, provides a message about TRICARE Open Season 2024.

TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 11–Dec. 10, 2024. Open season applies to you if you're enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select.

TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 11–Dec. 10, 2024. Even if you're not changing your plan, you may need to take action due to region changes taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.