April 20, 2020

Tiny patients and technology

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — By Kayla Overton, Regional Health Command-Pacific April 20, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many go about their daily lives. The challenge is especially great for parents of the tiny newborns who require special care in Tripler Army Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit here. Generally, visitation is supported in the NICU to include siblings and family support, but with COVID-19, extra precautions have been put in place to help protect and safeguard newborns in the NICU. At this time, only essential personnel are allowed in the NICU. With these restrictions in place, some siblings and family members have yet to meet the newest addition to their families.

April 17, 2020

Public Health Emergency Working Group at forefront of Offutt COVID-19 response

As the world continues the battle against the spread of COVID-19, one Offutt team has worked day-in and day-out to protect Team Offutt and the surrounding communities.

April 17, 2020

Help still available to sexual assault victims even in quarantine

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The goal of this designation is to raise awareness regarding sexual violence and educate on prevention.

April 17, 2020

COVID-19 Rapid Testing

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — Bassett Army Community Hospital became the first healthcare organization in interior Alaska, and one of a handful in the state, with the ability to provide rapid COVID-19 testing as of April 6.

April 16, 2020

Copayments Waived for COVID-19 Tests On or After March 18

4/16/2020 — Did you know you can ask to have TRICARE copayments waived for certain COVID-19 testing and office visits related to the testing? This applies to tests and visits on or after March 18.

April 16, 2020

Copayments Waived for COVID-19 Tests On or After March 18

Did you know you can ask to have TRICARE copayments waived for certain COVID-19 testing and office visits related to the testing? This applies to tests and visits on or after March 18.

April 16, 2020

Get Familiar with Your Emergency and Urgent Care Options

During the COVID-19 crisis, you may have more questions than usual about where to seek care or even the level of care you need. Now is the time to learn the difference between emergency and urgent care, and the rules for your TRICARE health plan. That way, you can get the appropriate treatment you need.

April 3, 2020

OOSC treats 55 MDG to Chick-fil-A sandwiches

Trish Hammond (center), an Offutt Officer’s Spouse’s Club member, helps deliver 382 Chick-fil-A sandwiches to the 55th Medical Group at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic April 2, 2020.

March 25, 2020

Satellite pharmacy transitions to curbside drop-off, pick-up only

In an effort to help control the spread of COVID-19, the Satellite Pharmacy located at the Offutt Exchange will only allow curbside drop-off and pick-up of prescriptions starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

March 9, 2020

55th MDG 'Soars Into Health'

The 55th Medical Group recently completed its initial Soar Into Health seven-week challenge.