Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness.

Changes are coming to TRICARE’s regional contracts Jan. 1, 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. The key to a smooth transition is to take a few simple steps now, before the end of the year.

Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.

If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Nearly 300 beneficiaries conveniently received their vaccinations during the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center annual flu or COVID-19 vaccine event hosted by its Army Public Health Nurse department Dec. 7. The APHN team offered flu shots for eligible beneficiaries 6 months and up and COVID-19 shots for 12 years and older.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Cpt. Jamie Webb, behavioral health officer and social worker, 36th Eng. Brig., received the Army Surgeon General’s 2023 Company Grade Social Worker of the Year award in a ceremony at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Nov. 25. The award honors a company grade social worker who demonstrates the strongest commitment to the core values of the Army, exhibits clinical expertise and serves as a versatile and resilient leader within the social work profession.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Medical Readiness Command, West leaders celebrated the exceptional dedication, skill, and resilience of its finest top two-man Soldier team by awarding Staff Sgt. Dominic Kochen, operating room technician, and Cpl. Nolan Wallace, practical nurse specialist, Brooke Army Medical Center, the 1st place winners of its 2024 Best Medic Competition in an awards ceremony 21 Nov. This year’s competition, hosted by the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, highlighted the best of MRC, West, with the winners advancing to the prestigious Army CSM Jack L. Clark Jr. Best Medic Competition. Scheduled to take place in February 2025 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and Camp Bullis, the event will determine the Army’s Best Medics.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Fort Cavazos III Armored Corps held its 49th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day and the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center hosted the opening ceremony and the County and Health Fair Oct. 26. CRDAMC offered immunizations, routine health screenings, health-related information tables and more at the event.