For years the Military Health System has provided new mothers with high-quality care that consistently tops the civilian health care sector.

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

On Nov. 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. It’s the latest of several important steps taken by the federal government to end the pandemic.

Have you seen your doctor recently? If so, you should have access to an explanation of benefits (EOB). What is an EOB? It’s an itemized statement that shows the action TRICARE has taken on claims filed by you or your provider. An EOB isn’t a bill. But it will identify what health care services you received and how your TRICARE plan will cover the costs.

Following the Centers for Disease Control guidance, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will begin providing that vaccine option for Families with children 5-11 years old during a special drive-up vaccine clinic, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 9 at the corner of East 6th Street and Harmon Avenue.

An expectant mother, who was initially reluctant to get the COVID-19 Vaccine, was among those who elected to get the Pfizer vaccine, Sept. 8 at Newman Fitness Center. According to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant.

Several hundred National Guard Soldiers will be seen across Fort Stewart October through November as they demobilize from supporting the southwest border mission. The demobilization will affect services on the installation. Soldiers and families may see delays in or increased wait times for ID card appointments and medical appointments.

Winn Army Community Hospital began offering another service to support beneficiaries needing after-hour pharmacy services when the For Stewart ScriptCenter went live, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 17 following a short ribbon cutting ceremony.