Do you have an injury or illness that isn’t quite serious enough for a trip to the emergency room? This might be the right time to go to an urgent care center. Most TRICARE beneficiaries can go to an urgent care center whenever they need to. You just want to be sure to check out and follow the urgent care rules for your health plan.

Are you a recent TRICARE enrollee, newly eligible to enroll, or even a seasoned user? If you have any questions about your TRICARE benefits, you should first check out the TRICARE 101 page. Here, you can find information and resources to help answer questions about TRICARE and your coverage.

A major milestone for the Defense Health Agency in 2021 was to advance the successful rollout of MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record system deploying to military medical treatment facilities around the world.

The Armed Services Blood Program says donations are down and is encouraging volunteers to step up and donate blood to replenish the supply.

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL – January Hours Monday, Jan 17: Martin Luther King Jr, Day, Closed Wednesday, Jan 19: 3rd Wednesday Training Day, Closed 1200 – 1615 Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

Lyster will conduct a Walk-In Flu Clinic Dec 14 & 16 for enrolled beneficiaries from 0800-1145 and 1300-1545. You can also choose to get your flu shot at a network pharmacy if it’s more convenient for you. If you are Active Duty and receive your flu shot off post, please bring in documentation to ensure we accurately capture this important requirement in MEDPROS!

Thursday, Dec 9 Lyster will offer the Moderna booster vaccination on a walk-in basis in V117 for Active Duty, DoD Civilians, and enrolled beneficiaries (ages 18 and over) who received their initial vaccinations at Lyster and are 6 months past their initial vaccination series. No appointment necessary. We do ask for you to please bring your COVID vaccination card with you. Walk-In Clinic Times: 0800-1145 & 1300-1545

Wednesday, Dec 15 Training Day, Closing at 1200 Friday, Dec 17 Training Day, Closing at 1200 Thursday, Dec 23 Training Holiday, Closing at 1200 Friday, Dec 24 Christmas Day Holiday (observed), Closed Thursday, Dec 30 Training Holiday, Closing at 1200 Friday, Dec 31 New Year’s Holiday (observed), Closed Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

‘Got Your 6’ is TRICARE’s COVID vaccine video series that delivers important information and updates, on days that end in ‘6.’ It includes the latest information about DOD vaccine distribution, the TRICARE health benefit, and vaccine availability.

‘Got Your 6’ is TRICARE’s COVID vaccine video series that delivers important information and updates, on days that end in ‘6.’

Lt. Gen. Ron Place, director of DHA, wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving this holiday season.

DOD has no higher priority than caring for wounded, ill, and injured service members and the caregivers who support them.