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                         Sept. 27, 2002

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By Linda DiSalvo, KACH Patient Representative

n October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- KACH is offering a breast self-exam instructional class Oct. 3, 10 and 31 at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and Oct. 15 and 22 at 1-2 p.m. Classes will be held in the MSU conference room located on the 4th floor. Registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Lauren Incontrera at 938-8282.

n Tobacco Cessation Series runs Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This four-week series will empower you to break your addiction to tobacco products, devise a 72-hour quitting strategy, learn tips to get through the tough times and help avoid weight gain. You will be on the road to staying tobacco-free for life! To register call 938-2676.

nKACH closure dates -- All outpatient clinics including the Pharmacy, Pathology and Radiology will be closed Oct. 11 and 14. The Emergency Room remains open.

Did you know that Tricare pays for mail order drugs purchased only from the National Mail Order Pharmacy? The Federal Code of regulations lists four authorized categories of pharmacy services: military treatment facilities, network retail pharamacies, non-network retail pharmacies and the mail service program. The Tricare manual further states that drugs must be furnished in accordance with all applicable state laws and licensing requirements. This means that the cost of drugs purchased on the internet is not reimbursed and becomes the responsibility of the beneficiary.