APRIL 29, 2026 - In the Military Health System, care works best when patients, providers, and caregivers stay informed, connected, and supported. The Virtual Education Center is a health education tool that helps make this possible. The VEC is a secure online platform approved by the Defense Health Agency. It lets users search, save, and share more than 45,000 health … [Read more...]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
APRIL 24, 2026 - April is Alcohol Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for the Fort McCoy community to reflect on the role alcohol plays in our lives and to promote responsible decision-making. Understanding the effects of alcohol and making informed choices contributes to a healthier and more resilient community. Excessive alcohol use can have significant impacts, … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Emphasizes Mental Fitness
APRIL 23, 2026 - Fundamental to a ready force is the mental and emotional well-being of service members and their families, explain mental health care providers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Recognizing signs of unhealthy stress and seeking support are key to maintaining readiness. Research shows that a certain level of stress can be beneficial, … [Read more...]
Tobacco Use Treatment, How To Quit Tobacco
APRIL 22, 2026 - The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs have jointly released a new, evidence-based clinical practice guideline, Tobacco Use Treatment, to help service members and veterans quit tobacco. Since the publication of the previous VA/DOD CPG in 2008, substantial advances in tobacco cessation research, “specifically in options for … [Read more...]
How Divorce Affects Your Family’s TRICARE Benefits
APRIL 9, 2026 - During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE coverage. In general, here’s what will happen to your TRICARE eligibility when your divorce or annulment is final. Sponsors and their children: Sponsors, their biological children, and their adopted children stay eligible for TRICARE (unless they lose … [Read more...]