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TRICARE Waives Primary Care Manager Referrals for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands due to Typhoon Mawar

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6/7/2023
DHA Media Advisory

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) today announced that a Primary Care Manager (PCM) Referral Waiver is in place for all TRICARE Prime Overseas and TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas enrolled beneficiaries seeking/receiving care in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands due to the impacts of Typhoon Mawar.

Military Health System Confronts Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Care

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6/6/2023
Military Health System Confronts Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Care

Stigma can be a barrier to a service member seeking support for their mental health. Recognizing mental health as part of overall health and changing attitudes are keys to addressing it.

What’s the Buzz? Bug Week is Here, June 10-17

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6/6/2023
Bug Week is June 10-17. From fun activities at the Bugapalooza kick-off event to education for the service member and their families about diseases transmitted by bugs, we’ve got you covered. (Credit: Nicholas Roeder, DHA)

Bug Week kicks off with Bugapalooza to educate you on the good and bad in bugs and how some can transmit diseases.

Q&A: Does TRICARE Cover Care When Traveling Overseas?

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6/6/2023
Q&A: Does TRICARE Cover Care When Traveling Overseas?

Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have some questions about what coverage TRICARE offers when you travel overseas. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind.

National Museum of Health and Medicine Hosts “Bugapalooza” as Part of Military Health System’s 2023 “Bug Week” Campaign

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6/6/2023
MHS Media Advisory + MHS Seal

The National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM) is excited to host “Bugapalooza,” a family-friendly event to educate the community on the role of bugs in military medicine. “Bugapalooza” is the kick-off to the Military Health System's (MHS) 2023 “Bug Week,” a campaign aimed at raising awareness of bug-borne illnesses and treatment options among members of the military community and the public.

New FDA Guidance for Long-standing Deferral; HIV Changes

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6/2/2023
New FDA Guidance for Long-standing Deferral; HIV Changes

The Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance on blood donations, removing some long-standing deferrals. In addition to this, the FDA is also considering moving towards an individualized risk-based approach when deciding donor eligibility. These changes are related to HIV medications and those at risk for contracting HIV.

Confidential Mental Health Resources Available to Military Families

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5/31/2023
Confidential Mental Health Resources Available to Military Families

“Checking in on your mental health can be as easy as making an appointment with a mental health professional, such as a therapist or psychiatrist – and that can be done face to face or virtually,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anna Fedotova, mental health flight commander, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Mental Health Stigma Campaign Will Be New Hub of Hope

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5/31/2023
Mental Health Stigma Campaign Will Be New Hub of Hope

The Real Warriors Campaign expanding via partnership with the Defense Suicide Prevention Office.

Building DHA Network Took ‘Massive Amount of World-Class Engineering’

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5/31/2023
Building DHA Network Took ‘Massive Amount of World-Class Engineering’

How do you take almost 400 military hospitals and clinics, over 398,000 users, half a million medical devices, and 9.5 million beneficiaries, from four different networks, and combine them into one sustainable system?

Good Sleep is Key to Heart Health

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5/30/2023
Good Sleep is Key to Heart Health

How regularly you sleep, not just the length of sleep, has a connection to your heart health.

Effective Health IT Reduces Burnout, Improves Patient Care

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5/25/2023
Effective Health IT Reduces Burnout, Improves Patient Care

Information technology and its intersection with military health care was at the forefront of a key discussion at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference, held in Chicago, Illinois, from April 17 to 21.

Managing Significant Life Events for Better Mental Health

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5/25/2023
Managing Significant Life Events for Better Mental Health

Significant life changes can be stressful and cause mental health issues, expected or not.

DHA Senior Leader: ‘Virtual First’ is the Future of Military Health System

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5/25/2023
DHA Senior Leader: ‘Virtual First’ is the Future of Military Health System

The Military Health System needs to invest in culture change to truly put the patient first.

Ask the Doc: How to Get Caught Up on Childhood Immunizations

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5/25/2023
Ask the Doc: How to Get Caught Up on Childhood Immunizations

How can I get my kids caught up on recommended vaccines, even if it’s off the normal schedule? Also, my children and I are going on a trip to Europe this summer. What immunizations are recommended for my kids before going on our trip?

TRICARE Preventive Health Benefits Women Should Know

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5/25/2023
TRICARE Preventive Health Benefits Women Should Know

Eating well, exercising often, and getting enough sleep are habits that can help you live your healthiest life. And when it comes to feeling and staying well, getting preventive health care is also a must.

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