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Patriot Day Remembers Sept. 11, 2001, Captures Reflections of National Response

“9/11 both magnified and expanded our ideas of service, sacrifice and gratitude.” -Bonnie Wentzel, Marine Corps wife and mom, Assistant…

September 11, 2023

A Closer Look at Addiction and Recovery with TriWest’s Dr. Blake Chaffee

September is Recovery Month – a chance for each of us to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery from substance use,…

September 7, 2023

Traumatic Loss, Resilience – and Enduring Love

Raul Loya, a TriWest Customer Service Representative, experienced tragic loss when his loving parents were killed in a mass shooting in El Paso,…

August 30, 2023

A Closer Look at Alternative Wellness Techniques

In honor of National Wellness Month, we asked a number of people to share their wellness techniques with us – from yoga and…

August 7, 2023

Trauma, Stress Triggers and a Dad’s Inspiring Story: “Every Experience is Real”

Bart Blaylock, a TriWest Regional Director, recalls a traumatic experience that left him to relive it again and again even after 21 years.

July 10, 2023

Fourth of July Celebrations Through the Eyes of Two Veterans

“People forget that the Fourth of July is not all about barbecues and fireworks. It’s a day to honor those…

July 3, 2023