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.

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

Monday, Jan 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Holiday, Observed, Clinic Closed----- Wednesday, Jan 18: Training day, Closed 1200-1615

U.S. Army’s Medical Readiness Command, East senior leaders visited Fort Rucker this week. Brig. Gen. Mary Krueger, MRC, East Commanding General and Command Sgt. Maj. Rebecca Booker, MRC, East Senior Enlisted Advisor, met with leaders from United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Brown Dental Clinic, Veterinary Treatment Facility, United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL), and Lyster Army Health Clinic.

Friday, Dec 9: Training Day, Closed 1200-1615 - (3rd Wed Training Day moved) Friday, Dec 23: Training Holiday, Closed 1200-1615 Monday, Dec 26: Christmas Holiday, Observed, Closed Friday, Dec 30: Training Holiday, Closed 1200-1615 Monday, Jan 2: New Year’s Holiday, Observed, Closed

November is National Diabetes Month. Ms. Theresa Osteen, Registered Dietitian at Lyster Army Health Clinic took the opportunity this month to highlight programs and services available to help people with diabetes self-manage their condition. Through the Nutrition Clinic, beneficiaries can receive information, support, and skills training to help prevent complications from uncontrolled diabetes.