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TRICARE Health Matters
Issue 3:2008

A Publication for TRICARE
Prime Beneficiaries

         


TRICARE Benefit Helps Prevent and Treat Cancer

TRICARE beneficiaries have more options for cancer care and greater access to advances in cancer research, prevention and treatment through clinical trials.

The Doctor Is In...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association, each year 750,000 Americans have a stroke and nearly 160,000 die from the disease, making it the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in our country.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Tragically, approximately 15 percent of people living with depression end their lives by committing suicide. And for each suicide, there are an estimated 25 attempted suicides.

Deployments and your TRICARE Benefits

The weeks and months leading up to a loved one’s deployment can be one of the most stressful times a family will ever face. To help make the days both before and during a deployment easier, here are some things every family should know about their TRICARE benefits.
      

Help is Available for Injured and Ill Warriors and Their Families

Living with a traumatic injury or illness isn’t easy. These catastrophic conditions not only negatively impact the affected warriors, but also their family members.

 

 
Created: April 3, 2008