Article Aug 19, 2024 Military Honors Mothers, Infants by Supporting Breastfeeding August is National Breastfeeding Month, and it offers an opportunity to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article May 1, 2024 Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 in the United States. Recent guidelines state that anyone at average risk for colorectal cancer should start getting screenings at age 45. Getting screened is easy, and TRICARE covers several options for colorectal cancer exams. Recommended Content Information for Patients: About TRICARE Men's Health Women's Health Preventive Health
Article Apr 23, 2024 Expecting a Child? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Maternity Services Recently learned you’re expecting a baby? Congratulations! TRICARE is here to help you get the care you need during pregnancy. As you get ready to welcome your child, learn more about how TRICARE covers maternity services. Recommended Content Information for Patients: About TRICARE Women's Health TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support
Article Apr 9, 2024 The Power of Prevention: Get Cancer Screenings With TRICARE Catching cancer early is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from cancer. Routine cancer screening tests can find many common cancers before they cause symptoms. Recommended Content Information for Patients: About TRICARE Preventive Health Men's Health Women's Health Breast Cancer
Article Apr 4, 2024 Look After Your Heart With Help From TRICARE Keeping your heart healthy is important at every age. Catching heart disease early gives you the best chance for treatment to work well—and TRICARE makes it easy to get the preventive care you need. Recommended Content Information for Patients: About TRICARE Women's Health Preventive Health Heart Health Toolkit Men's Health
Article Mar 27, 2024 Women’s Heart Attacks Rising, Particularly Among Those 30–50 Years Old Pregnancy and hormones play a role in women’s increased risk of heart disease and life expectancy. Recommended Content Women's Health Heart Health
Article Mar 12, 2024 Program Focuses on Women Service Members' Health Heart health was the topic of the day for the first program in a series titled, “Serving in Strength: Health and Wellness Series,” sponsored by the Military Women’s Memorial on Feb. 29, 2024. Recommended Content Women's Health National Capital Region Continental
Article Feb 7, 2024 Ask the Doc: How Can the Military Health System Help Me Through My Pregnancy? U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr). Kelly Elmore, an OB/GYN, talks about pregnancy and postpartum resources within the Military Health System as we Ask the Doc. Recommended Content Women's Health Access to Reproductive Health Ask The Doc
Article Nov 15, 2023 Ask the Doc: How Often Do I Need Mammograms to Fight Breast Cancer? Our expert answers questions about mammograms and breast health in Ask the Doc. Recommended Content Breast Cancer Women's Health Ask The Doc
Article Aug 23, 2023 TRICARE Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration Extended, Certain Tests Now Covered The Defense Health Agency announced the five-year extension of the Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration. The DHA extended the demonstration from July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2028. The DHA also announced that TRICARE will now cover several preconception and prenatal carrier screenings as part of the basic TRICARE benefit. Recommended Content Information for Patients: About TRICARE Women's Health
Article Mar 20, 2023 PrEP: Learn About the Highly Effective Drug to Prevent HIV HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs, otherwise known as PrEP, are powerful weapons against HIV. Through education and raising awareness of HIV exposures, the risks of getting the disease are lower than ever. Recommended Content HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis DOD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Men's Health Women's Health
Article Mar 16, 2023 TRICARE Pilots and Demonstrations: How You Benefit TRICARE develops pilots and demonstrations to test new medical services, treatments, and approaches. These include initiatives for autism care, childbirth support, and low back pain. Certain groups have the chance to benefit from these services during an evaluation period. Results from these programs may inform future benefit changes. Recommended Content Information for Patients: About TRICARE Comprehensive Changes to the Autism Care Demonstration Autism Care Demonstration TRICARE Low Back Pain and Physical Therapy Demonstration Women's Health TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care
Article Mar 1, 2023 Update: Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Active Component Service Members, U.S. Armed Forces, 2014–2022 This annual update provides rates of incidence and infection of STIs among active component U.S. service members. Recommended Content Medical Surveillance Monthly Report Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division Public Health Total Force Fitness Women's Health Men's Health
Article Dec 27, 2022 Women's Health Equity is a Real Focus for DOD, Mullen Says Women’s heath equity is fully invested in by DOD’s actions, acting AD for Health Affairs tells a recent podcast. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Dec 15, 2022 Breast Cancer Reminder: Get Your Annual Screening Breast health and annual mammogram screenings should be your top priorities to protect against cancers and are easier than ever to schedule wherever you are. Recommended Content Women's Health Breast Cancer MHS GENESIS: The Electronic Health Record