JULY 1, 2025 - TRICARE beneficiaries on Fort Leavenworth and surrounding communities are now able to access their specialty care referrals and authorizations faster and more efficiently through the TriWest Patient Portal. This change, recently implemented, streamlines the referral process for beneficiaries needing care off-post for services not offered at Munson Army Health … [Read more...]
Unlock Your Health as You Approach Medicare
JUNE 28, 2025 - Are you approaching the age of 65? Unlock your health by signing up for Medicare as soon as you’re eligible. Medicare Part A and Part B are required to remain eligible for TRICARE, with limited exceptions. Knowing how and when to sign up for Medicare will help you avoid gaps in coverage and late enrollment penalties. “Signing up for Medicare three or four … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Shares Sun and UV Safety Tips
JUNE 27, 2025 - Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop it by age 70, according to American Academy of Dermatology. For service members, the risk is even higher due to extended sun exposure during training, field exercises and outdoor physical fitness. As summer temperatures rise, Walter Reed National Military … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Use TRICARE Benefits and Stay Healthy
JUNE 26, 2025 - What’s on your to-do list this summer? Maybe you’re planning to spend time at the pool, go to a barbecue, or take a vacation. But don’t take a vacation from your health this summer. “Now can be a great time for you and your family to catch up on preventive health care and take care of other health needs,” said Jeannine Pickrell, M.S., RN, director for … [Read more...]
Dietitian Stresses the Importance of Hydration
JUNE 25, 2025 - Health experts are reiterating the importance of adequate daily water intake for overall well-being, highlighting its numerous benefits and offering practical tips for staying hydrated. "Water is absolutely essential for virtually every bodily function," explains U.S. Army Cpt. Rebecca Paquette, a registered dietitian from Munson Army Health Center, Fort … [Read more...]