The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care when: relocating to another assignment; returning from deployment; transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty; preparing to leave military service; any other time they need a new mental health provider or need a provider for the first time.

Fevers and sniffles and coughs—oh my! Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common during the winter months. These viruses can cause severe illness in some people, so it’s important to know what to do if you feel under the weather.

In recognition of National Blood Donor month in January, the Armed Services Blood ProgramOpens ASBP reminds the military community about the importance of donating blood.

The new year is here, so it’s important to take stock of your family’s overall health plan coverage. This is especially true when it comes to other health insurance (OHI). You may have had OHI last year, but now no longer. Or perhaps you’ve recently gained or changed OHI. In any of these cases, make sure your OHI information with TRICARE is current so your health care claims are processed accurately.

On the heels of the COVID-19 vaccines being distributed as part of Operation Warp Speed, Soldiers assigned to 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawaii began receiving their initial doses the week of December 17, 2020.

Mandatory training requirements must be met every year, but this year has been unlike any other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the commitment and ingenuity of the instructors at Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, COVID-19 has not hindered the clinic’s annual training efforts. Active duty and civilian instructors are turning to virtual platforms to conduct mandatory training. Click Here to read the full story: https://www.army.mil/article/235672

This year marks the ninth anniversary of the Lt. Col. Cabrera and Staff Sgt. Newman Memorial March. A small ceremony will take place at Mokuleia Beach Park in Waialua at 6 a.m. Nov. 20. Unlike previous marches, in order to adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines, only a limited number of individuals will gather to honor the memories of the fallen. Others are encouraged to take part in the march on their own or in groups of five or less at alternate locations. Click here to read the full story: https://www.army.mil/article/240695

The 25th Infantry Division is focused on enhancing Soldier lethality and improving readiness through a comprehensive human performance training program. The 25th Infantry Division’s Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic and Lightning Academy have partnered to operationalize Holistic Health Fitness efforts on Oahu. Subject matter experts in the health and training fields came together to pilot a Lightning Tactical Athlete Program (LTAP) for 13 noncommissioned officers Feb. 10 – March 6 on Schofield Barracks. Lightning Academy serves as the US Army Pacific’s premier individual training venue and with the help of the Desmond T. Doss performance experts, the 25th Infantry Division is shaping how Holistic Health Fitness programs evolve for our Army. Click here to read the full story: https://www.army.mil/article/233923/schofield_barracks_on_tap_to_offer_elite_athlete_program

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care when: relocating to another assignment; returning from deployment; transitioning from active duty to reserve component or reserve component to active duty; preparing to leave military service; any other time they need a new mental health provider or need a provider for the first time.

The easiest way to access your medical records is through Military Health Systems (MHS) Genesis. Update all your contact information on DEERS before logging into MHS Genesis, if not it can cause a delay or issue with claims, referrals, or delivery of home prescriptions. Learn more at www.health.mil/MHSGenesis

Blood is being collected to be shipped out all over the world and we have Army, Air Force, Navy and DOD civilians acting as the local community. Now more than ever, especially in the pandemic, we need to donate and give blood as there has been a shortage of blood donors. What better time than on National Blood Donor Month?

Registering for the MHS Genesis Patient Portal