DECEMBER 12, 2023 - The Defense Health Agency created resource apps for Brooke Army Medical Center and Womack Army Medical Center that are the first of a series planned across military hospitals and clinics to help beneficiaries gain easier access to health care services information. The Brooke Army Medical Center Access to Care app, launched in February 2023, was the first … [Read more...]
Queuing System Makes Wait Times Shorter for Doctor Visits
DECEMBER 6, 2023 - In the ever-evolving landscape of military health care, innovation has become a driving force. This shapes the way patients access medical services and the efficiency which health care providers deliver them. One innovation quietly transforming the patient experience is the Patient Queuing Notification System. This cutting-edge technology, implemented at … [Read more...]
American Forces Network Rings in “25 Days of Christmas”
DECEMBER 5, 2023 - The U.S. military's global radio and television service, the American Forces Network, AFN, is helping service members overseas celebrate the holiday season with "25 Days of Christmas," an extensive collection of holiday programming that will broadcast on all AFN channels, streaming services, and radio stations worldwide. This season, AFN also offers service … [Read more...]
How TRICARE Supports Your Mental Health
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 – For many people, the holiday season brings expectations of joy. But for some, the holidays may be a time of stress, sadness, or isolation. Life events like the deployment of a spouse, the loss of a loved one, and complex family dynamics can affect how we feel during the holiday season. “The holidays can affect us in ways that aren’t aligned with how we … [Read more...]
Veterans Get Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - On Veterans Day 2022, the National Park Service unveiled a lifetime pass providing free entrance to national parks for Veterans and their families. The Interagency Military Lifetime Pass waives entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of … [Read more...]