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.

It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31.

The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. Getting your flu shot is an easy way to help ward off illness. The vaccine lowers your chance of getting sick, going to the hospital, or even dying from the flu.

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.