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TRICARE Health Matters
Issue 6:2008

A Publication for TRICARE
Prime Beneficiaries

         

Protect Yourself from the Flu This Winter

With fall giving way to winter, now is the time to schedule an appointment with your health care provider for your annual flu shot.
            

Saluting Our Veterans

On this Veteran's Day, TRICARE offers its profound gratitude to everyone who has answered the call and selflessly served America.
         

MRSA: What Is It and How Can You Prevent It?

To minimize your chance of contracting MRSA, it's important to understand how it spreads, who's at risk and what you can do to prevent it.
          

New E-Mail Service Delivers TRICARE News to Your Inbox

Want the latest news about your TRICARE benefits but don't want to hunt for it?  There's an easy way to stay informed:  TRICARE's new e-mail alert system.
         

Correction 

Issue 5 of TRICARE Health Matters a footnote in the "Save Time and Money with TRICARE's Mail Order Pharmacy" noted a footnote incorrectly.

            
Reconstructing Your Life after Breast Cancer

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, it is important to remember that there is life after treatment.  Maintaining a positive attitude and following your doctor's orders are the keys to reconstructing your life.

      
Understanding Alcohol Dependence

Alcoholism, or alcohol dependence, is a very real, potentially fatal disease.  It not only affects those who are addicted, but also impacts the lives of the people who love them.

     
Make Sure the Newest Member of Your Family Is Covered

When a new member of your family has arrived, it is important that you take the necessary steps to ensure continuous TRICARE healthcare coverage.


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Last Update: September 16, 2009