FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 12, 2026 - Screening for breast cancer is important. That’s because it’s the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 11, 2026 - Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic, you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.
FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 10, 2026 - Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns.
FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 5, 2026 - If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. You can use it to send secure messages, check test results, review appointments, and more. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like official MHS GENESIS pages. These sites try to trick you into sharing personal or health information.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 4, 2026 - Service members stationed in Alaska may now receive a reimbursement for airfare when taking leave to their home of record (HOR). The new policy is authorized by the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA), Sec. 623. and Sec. 7232.
WASHINGTON, February 2, 2026 - The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced an increase in the expenditure cap for in-home and community-based services for Veterans with certain complex medical conditions.