Do you live in the West Region? Do you have TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has extended the West Region referral approval waiver through June 30. TRICARE-authorized specialty care providers don’t need to wait for TriWest Healthcare Alliance to approve referrals issued by your primary care manager before providing outpatient care.

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 April 30, you and your family members will be disenrolled from your TRICARE plan on May 1. This disenrollment is retroactive to your paid-through date.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose and how to avoid tick bites.

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.

The Fort Riley Department of Public Health is closely monitoring a growing measles outbreak in Southwest Kansas and preparing for the possibility of further spread.

For many Soldiers and their families, the WIC program represents an untapped opportunity. Despite serving nearly 1,400 beneficiaries at Fort Riley, many more could benefit.

Effective May 8, 2025, the walk-in contraceptive clinic will be available on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays. Hours of operation will remain the same.

Starting April 4, IACH will transition its Central Appointment Line (239-DOCS) to a new call-handling platform. This upgrade is designed to enhance service efficiency, but patients should be aware of a few key changes during the transition.

Tired of waiting in long pharmacy lines? Meet Q-Anywhere, our new virtual queuing system that lets you activate your prescriptions online—no more pulling tickets or waiting in the lobby.

Imagine a 35-year-old, fit, and seemingly healthy man collapsing mid-workout from a massive heart attack. In this interview, a cardiologist recounts the harrowing moments of saving this young Soldier's life.

Fort Riley Public Health Department provides insight into the recent tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas City. They clarify that the outbreak is isolated primarily to family groups and poses no immediate threat to Fort Riley or its surrounding community.

A leukemia survivor shares her incredible journey from an unexpected diagnosis to receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant. She recounts how a 21-year-old international donor, a complete stranger, gave her the ultimate gift: a second chance at life. Her story highlights the profound impact that one person can make by choosing to become a marrow donor. As she reflects on the love and support from her family and friends, she urges viewers to consider the life-changing difference they can make for someone battling a deadly illness.