Tick, tick, tick…

The tick season in North Dakota has arrived! Areas that are heavily wooded, have tall grass or have brush are more likely to be tick infested, especially between April and September, with the highest risk of disease transmission during the warmer months. The following tips for making it difficult

Be SMART about managing stress

It's been said that a job without frustrations is not a job. All Airmen will face occasional frustrations at work, but it's also true that most Airmen enjoy a good challenge and the satisfaction that comes with mastering a job. Challenging work motivates us to learn new skills and perform to our

Dog bite prevention

Man's best friend bites more than 4.7 million people a year. Each year, 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites; half of these are children. Of those injured, 386,000 require treatment in an emergency department and about a dozen die. The rate of dog bite-related injuries is highest

Know the facts to prevent mosquitoes from bugging you

* Keep grass and shrubs trimmed. Mosquitoes take cover in shaded areas during hot sunny days * Wear light-colored long-sleeved shirts and pants. * Apply repellants to clothing and exposed skin. Repellants containing DEET have been proven to be most effective. For casual use, products with 10%-35%

High blood pressure is no joke

High blood pressure substantially raises a person's risk for heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Luckily, high blood pressure can easily be controlled through a combination of good nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits and appropriate medication. A healthier, more positive

Post-deployment support for military families

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is pleased to introduce Help From Home, an integrated program of initiatives designed to proactively assist Service members and their families through deployment-related challenges and transitions. One of the many available resources is an expanded Help From Home

TRICARE provides colonoscopy screening benefit

Recognizing an increasing need for comprehensive preventive care for you and your family, TRICARE benefits include a specific schedule for colonoscopy screenings. For beneficiaries with an average risk of colon cancer, coverage allows one routine screening every 10 years, beginning at age 50.

Personalized support for depression and diabetes patients

When it comes to effectively managing a chronic illness, sometimes education can be the best medicine. TriWest Healthcare Alliance's Condition Management program (previously the Disease Management program) focuses on educating patients on how to improve their health management skills while living

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TRICARE offers resources, treatment for alcohol abuse

Don't Be 'That Guy' As part of a proactive outreach campaign, the Department of Defense launched "That Guy," a multimedia campaign with the goal of reducing excessive drinking among Service men and women, with a campaign reminder, "Don't be 'that guy' (or gal)!" Although "that guy" is the butt of