As of April 1, TriWest will no longer be the TRICARE West Region contractor. But that doesn’t mean TriWest is going away!
Instead, we are looking forward to an exciting new chapter in our company’s evolution. (more…)
4 Ways to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease
By Shari Lopatin
February is American Heart Month
Wear red this Friday, Feb. 1 to raise awareness about women and heart disease!
One out of every four women dies from heart disease in the U.S., according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
It’s the top killer of U.S. women and men.
Heart disease begins with damage to the lining inside the heart’s arteries. Certain factors contribute to this damage, including smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
However, you can help lower your risk for heart disease, and here are the top four ways to do it: (more…)
Got 5 Minutes? It Can Save Your Life
By Lara H. Smith
Life is busy.
Between work, laundry, kids, food prep, house maintenance—you get the drift—the days are packed. There’s certainly no room on our list of things to do.
But in the time it takes you to post that status update to Facebook, grab a latte, or commiserate with another mother about the kids’ crazy sports schedules, you could save your own life. (more…)
Chill Out—Don’t Stress Out—This Holiday Season
By Lara H. Smith
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Yet for many, it’s anything but that.
“If the holidays have you overwhelmed, you are not alone,” says TriWest Healthcare Alliance Behavioral Health Educator Kristin Musch. “Expectations are high, to-do lists are long and, often, the budget is tight, which can result in sadness, anger, frustration and resentment.”
But there’s good news! Stress can be reduced, allowing you to actually enjoy this time. (more…)
Is Your Family Ready for an Emergency?
By Jennifer Diveley
If a disaster occurred right now, would you have a plan?
If the answer is “no,” you’re not alone. Surveys have shown that only 7 percent of Americans are prepared for a disaster. In a dangerous situation where every second counts, having an emergency plan can save lives. (more…)
