Ask the Doc: How Can I Protect My Family and Buddies from Ticks?
My kids and spouse are outside all the time in the woods by our house on base. I worry about them getting bitten and infected by ticks, and there are …
Day: July 31, 2024
Ask the Doc: How Can I Protect My Family and Buddies from Ticks?
Know your adversary. Female blacklegged ticks (also called deer ticks) are considered more dangerous than males of this species because they attach an…
New Report: Oral Health Care for Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities
The American Academy of Pediatrics published “Oral Health Care for Children and Youth With Developmental Disabilities.” This clinical report highl…
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Platte County, Wyoming, due to Wildfire
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Platte County, Wyoming, may receive emergency prescriptio…
Blacklegged, or Deer, Ticks Can be Vectors for a Parasitic Disease
Know your adversary. Female blacklegged ticks (also called deer ticks) are considered more dangerous than males of this species because they attach an…
Change Story: Cheryl R. Campbell
A Message from the Assistant Secretary for Administration. Growing up, my parents taught me a lesson that has guided me throughout my life: you are …
Many Latinos Face Inequities in Post-Stroke Care
An estimated 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, amounting to one stroke every 40 seconds, according to the Stroke Awareness Foundation. E…
Martha’s Story: Capping Medicare Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs
I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019. My leukemia is considered a more aggressive type, but I am very lucky that there are new medications that mak…