Did you know that your feedback could be a key ingredient in developing health policies, treatments, and models of care for the military and veteran healthcare systems? The Department of Defense and Veterans Health Administration are seeking volunteers for four upcoming virtual patient focus groups. The next focus group, on diagnosing and treating menopause, is on April 25 at 2 p.m. ET. The deadline to register is April 24 at 5 p.m. ET.

Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action.

You can’t always predict your family’s healthcare needs. But you can know the most you could have to pay for TRICARE covered services. TRICARE calls this your catastrophic cap. Your catastrophic cap limits how much you and your family will pay for TRICARE covered healthcare services each calendar year.

Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of healthcare services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services.

SFC Joseph Swartz was named the winner of the 2025 Fit for Duty Challenge after making significant lifestyle changes to improve his health and appearance. Despite the demanding schedule of his role as a drill sergeant, he used the program’s tools—especially a daily checklist—to stay on track. Swartz lost 8.3% body fat, 19.3 pounds of fat mass, and gained 1.6 pounds of fat-free mass. He credits the Armed Forces Wellness Center for providing valuable support and resources throughout his transformation.

U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Enriquez has been named April's Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Month in

Kenner Army Health Clinic (KAHC) unveiled its newest addition to the Pharmacy. Known as the ScriptCenter, the revolutionary locker system provides patients with a convenient way to pick up their prescriptions, enhancing patient experience and streamlining health care services.

Maria Parker is the new patient advocate of Kenner Army Health Clinic.