April 18, 2023 Military parents not alone with free program for new families Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s Family Advocacy office creates New Parent Support Program.
Feb. 1, 2023 Wright-Patt doctor finds treatment path for military child with rare neurological condition For the Anderson family, protecting their 8-year-old son, Reeve, has proven to be the fight of his lifetime.
April 27, 2017 TRICARE: Celebrating Our Military Kids Although April is the Month of the Military Child, recognizing our military’s youngest heroes is a year-round effort. Nearly two million U.S. military children serve our country as part of service members’ families. For these children, TRICARE offers benefits for their well-being, such as well-child
April 6, 2017 Military Children’s Health Month: Taking care of our youngest beneficiaries The Military Health System is dedicated to making sure we provide good care to our service members, retirees, and families. As a pediatric emergency physician for more than 20 years, I have witnessed heartbreaking scenes of children brought in for treatment after some terrible accident or illness,
June 24, 2016 Make sure your military kid has access to care If you have a new baby or have adopted a child, take the necessary steps to give your child access to health care when they need it. Step one; register your child, newborn or adoptee, in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). You don’t have to wait the 2-6 months it may take