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TRICARE News and Updates

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Easily manage your prescriptions with Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app

Life is busy, so it’s important you have the prescriptions you need when you need them. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program, administered by Express Scripts, makes staying on top of your prescription drugs easy. How? Through the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app. The app lets you locate TRICARE retail network pharmacies and securely manage your medications by ordering prescriptions, tracking orders, requesting and canceling refills, and completing other tasks.

Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness

Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Patient safety is everyone’s job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8–14. This year’s theme, “Teaming Up for Patient Safety,” shows how teamwork helps keep patients safe and improves care.

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How TRICARE can help you screen for cancer

Did you know that it’s possible to detect some types of cancer before you show any signs or symptoms? Getting preventive screening tests makes this possible. TRICARE covers cancer screenings based on your age, sex, and certain risk factors. Learn about which tests may be recommended for you.

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Commentary: National Nutrition Month provides opportunity to focus on how nutrition impacts performance, mission readiness

From basic training to deployment, and from family life to retirement, good nutrition is a force multiplier.

Tripler Army Medical Center News

Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) nurse leadership and staff host a one-day summit on Feb. 27 to introduce the Joint Professional Practice Model (JPPM), a comprehensive framework aimed at elevating standards across key areas of nursing practice and operational readiness. TAMC is set to become the first military treatment facility within the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to adopt the JPPM.

Tripler becomes the first military treatment facility to implement Joint Professional Practice Model in the Defense Health Agency

Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) nurse leadership hosted a one-day summit on Feb. 27, to introduce the Joint Professional Practice Model (JPPM), a comprehensive framework designed to elevate standards across key areas of nursing practice and operational readiness.

Spc. Antonia Arras, an inpatient and oncology pharmacy technician at Tripler Army Medical Center, receives the Larry C. Nesmith Enlisted Technician Award on Feb. 4 for her exceptional technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to patient safety.

Tripler Soldier earns Army’s top enlisted pharmacy technician honor

Spc. Antonia Arras, an inpatient and oncology pharmacy technician at Tripler Army Medical Center, receives the Larry C. Nesmith Enlisted Technician Award on Feb. 4 for her exceptional technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to patient safety.

Strengthening partnerships for better health, (from left) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Taylor , U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka (USNH Yokosuka) pediatrician and acting director for medical services; U.S. Navy Cmdr. Konstance Mackie, USNH Yokosuka pediatric nurse; U.S. Navy Lt. Laila Kong, USHN Yokosuka pediatric nurse; and U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Charlie T. Nguyen, TAMC pediatric and cardiologist, collaborated with the TAMC Pediatric Cardiology team during a clinic at USNH Yokosuka on Dec. 8-12. Together, they provided essential cardiology services to children in need, underscoring their commitment to specialized care and the health of military families.

Tripler Army Medical Center Enhances Pediatric Cardiology Services Across the Indo-Pacific

A pediatric cardiology team from Tripler Army Medical Center held its biannual clinics at U.S. Naval Hospitals Okinawa Dec. 1-5 and Yokosuka Dec. 8-12. The team provided specialized care to children of active-duty service members, retirees, and Department of Defense Education Activity employees. The visit also helped the military treatment facilities strengthen their capabilities.

For more than 30 years, Sharon “Sherri” Ward has been a cornerstone of Tripler Army Medical Center, embodying the spirit of service, connection, and community. Known for her warm demeanor and dedication, Ward has left an indelible mark on both the hospital and the local community, championing Tripler’s ohana culture for staff and military families alike.

Ward oversees in-processing, out-processing, and hospital orientation at Tripler, where she ensures new employees feel welcomed and prepared. Her monthly two-day newcomer orientations in the Kyser Auditorium are more than just logistical sessions—they are opportunities to foster a sense of belonging and connection.

Sharron "Sherri" Ward: Why Decades of Service and Commitment Keep Her at Tripler

For more than 30 years, Sharon “Sherri” Ward has been a cornerstone of Tripler Army Medical Center, embodying the spirit of service, connection, and community. Known for her warm demeanor and dedication, Ward has left an indelible mark on both the hospital and the local community, championing Tripler’s ohana culture for staff and military families alike.