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4 Life-Saving Screenings, Covered by TRICARE!

By Shari Lopatin

 

Nearly 12 million Americans are living today, after being told they have cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

That’s as many people who live in the state of Ohio.

Due to medical advances, the word “cancer” is no longer a death sentence. More and more people are surviving because of early detection methods. However, this fact remains true: (more…)

Do You Know if it’s an Emergency?

By Shari Lopatin

 

Did you know the cost of an emergency room visit is typically as much as 10 times more than an urgent care visit?

Although the emergency room can appear a convenient and available choice, some situations may be best suited for urgent care. Do you know the differences? (more…)

A New TriWest Mobile App? Yup!

Did you know TriWest now has a mobile app AND mobile website, so you can manage your health care on-the-go? Check it out …

Link up right now! TriWest.com/GoMobile

And please feel free to share this with YOUR blog followers, so they can try it out, too!

 

By |February 8th, 2012|TRICARE, Videos|0 Comments

Why Walking Can Help Your Heart

By Shari Lopatin 

 

February is American Heart Month! 

 

Regular walking can reduce your chances of heart problems by about 30 percent, according to Harvard Health Publications.

Those results came from the analysis of 18 studies between 1970 and 2007. (more…)