TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.

It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31.

The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. Getting your flu shot is an easy way to help ward off illness. The vaccine lowers your chance of getting sick, going to the hospital, or even dying from the flu.

With TRICARE, you have access to a wide range of preventive care specific to your needs. For women, this includes comprehensive services like an annual well-woman exam.

Ask your health care provider about a flu vaccine! There are 3 fantastic options for you and your family to get the flu vaccine!

On 5 July Col. Hope M. Williamson-Younce honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements! COL Hope Williamson-Younce, Madigan Commander,​ honored and recognized 3 Soldiers in Madigan Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. SGT Christian Blackburn, SGT Hwan Lee and SPC Iris Chavez received the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service. SGT Bianca Hayden competed in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games against more than 200 athletes and earned an astounding 7 medals: five medals in swimming (3 x gold, 1 x silver, and 1 x bronze), one silver medal in discus, and one silver medal in shot put. Join us in congratulating these Soldiers for their great achievements!

Last week Madigan Army Medical Center welcomed the 27 volunteers from the American Red Cross Summer Youth Program! They come in one day per week for the summer to volunteer. The students involved are military family members and others from around our community who aspire to learn more about healthcare and career opportunities. This program is a great opportunity for everyone involved and promotes a positive influence in our community! Our Madigan team also appreciated having the additional volunteer support throughout the week. Thank you for volunteering and we welcome you here!

Madigan Army Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with the organization’s performance standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. Today we celebrated the achievements of the hospital and the staff that made this possible. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Thank you Team Madigan for all of the hard work you did in making this amazing achievement!