TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner. This year, it runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10. Follow this detailed checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared.

If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Fort Irwin MEDDAC Department of Public Health and Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino provide food and diapers to over 260 households monthly.

As wildfires continue to burn in our region, it’s important to stay mindful of the impact on air quality, even if the fires are miles away. Smoke and particulate matter can travel long distances, creating health risks, especially for those with respiratory conditions, children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

Thor, a military working dog from the Barstow Marine Base required a CT scan at Weed Army Community Hospital’s Radiology Department. Performing a CT scan on a dog presents unique challenges compared to human patients.

Recently, staff at Weed Army Community Hospital were introduced to one of the most advanced and realistic medical training tools available: the Cut Suit. This state-of-the-art device simulates real-world medical trauma scenarios. The incredibly lifelike equipment provides a unique opportunity for hands-on training that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience.