APRIL 30, 2025 - Do you currently live in the TRICARE West Region? Do you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card? If you haven’t done so already, you must securely provide your payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, by April 30. If you haven’t submitted payment to TriWest by … [Read more...]
National Drug Take Back Day
APRIL 25, 2025 - Did you know that Saturday, April 26, is the next National Drug Take Back Day? It’s a day to safely dispose of unwanted, expired, or excess medications. But it’s also important to know that military pharmacies offer ways to safely dispose of drugs all year long through the Military Health System Drug Take Back program. “National Drug Take Back Day promotes a … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Supporting Veterans in Nursing Homes
APRIL 24, 2025 - Veterans living in nursing homes deserve quality care that respects their service. Below are five useful tips for taking care of veterans while providing them with the respect and dignity they have served. Each approach can create a caring environment that is focused on their distinct experiences. Respect Their Dignity and Autonomy Nursing homes should … [Read more...]
10 Nutrition Habits for Readiness
APRIL 21, 2025 - The Consortium for Health and Military Performance at the University of Uniformed Services, otherwise known as CHAMP, provides human performance resources for warfighters to maintain an optimal healthy lifestyle. CHAMP features ways to achieve optimal readiness through a combination of psychological, social, nutritional, spiritual, and physical fitness … [Read more...]
Best Cities for Veterans’ Healthcare
APRIL 19, 2025 - Health is the top concern for veterans immediately after military service, according to The United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Within nine months of leaving the military, 53% of veterans had chronic physical health conditions and 33% had chronic mental health conditions. In some cities, accessing healthcare might be easier for veterans due to … [Read more...]