The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

Dec. 7, 2021

Flu Walk In Clinic

Lyster will conduct a Walk-In Flu Clinic Dec 14 & 16 for enrolled beneficiaries from 0800-1145 and 1300-1545. You can also choose to get your flu shot at a network pharmacy if it’s more convenient for you. If you are Active Duty and receive your flu shot off post, please bring in documentation to ensure we accurately capture this important requirement in MEDPROS!

Dec. 7, 2021

Booster Walk In Clinic

Thursday, Dec 9 Lyster will offer the Moderna booster vaccination on a walk-in basis in V117 for Active Duty, DoD Civilians, and enrolled beneficiaries (ages 18 and over) who received their initial vaccinations at Lyster and are 6 months past their initial vaccination series. No appointment necessary. We do ask for you to please bring your COVID vaccination card with you. Walk-In Clinic Times: 0800-1145 & 1300-1545

Dec. 6, 2021

Kenner Army Health Clinic observes National Influenza Vaccination Week

National Influenza Vaccination Week is this week, Dec. 5-11, which is a great time to bring awareness and highlight the importance of receiving the influenza vaccination.

Dec. 6, 2021

BAMC COVID-19 Vaccine Site closes after nearly a year of operations

The Brooke Army Medical Center COVID-19 Vaccination Site on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston

Dec. 6, 2021

BJACH behavioral health provider resource for SOTD

Dr. Vincent Escandell, PhD, clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital conducted a briefing titled; Hijacking the Amygdala, Dec. 2, for the Special Operations Training Detachment at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Dec. 3, 2021

Tripler Army Medical Center Annual Tree Lighting

Tripler Army Medical Center Annual Tree Lighting

Dec. 2, 2021

December Holiday Hours

Wednesday, Dec 15 Training Day, Closing at 1200 Friday, Dec 17 Training Day, Closing at 1200 Thursday, Dec 23 Training Holiday, Closing at 1200 Friday, Dec 24 Christmas Day Holiday (observed), Closed Thursday, Dec 30 Training Holiday, Closing at 1200 Friday, Dec 31 New Year’s Holiday (observed), Closed Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

Dec. 2, 2021

How to Choose Between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select

TRICARE Open Season is your yearly opportunity to review your current benefits. It’s a time to make changes to your health plan based on your personal needs. Dec. 13 marks the end of open season, so it’s important to make your decisions now. But which plan will best meet your needs in the new year?

Dec. 2, 2021

BJACH hosts MHS Genesis Super User Training for staff, sister services

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted MHS Genesis super user training Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Dec. 1, 2021

COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Shots available Dec. 2-3

Kenner Army Health Clinic is offering COVID-19 Pfizer Booster shots Dec. 2-3 for all Fort Lee community ages 18 and up.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!