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Oct. 11, 2023

Annual Retiree Health Fair returns to Fort Novosel

Fort Novosel, AL — Retirees and their Families are invited to attend the Fort Novosel Retiree Health Fair on Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Yano Hall on Fort Novosel. Lyster Army Health Clinic will host the annual health fair for the military retiree community. Retirees will be able to talk with medical professionals, receive their flu vaccination (pending its arrival), and have mini health evaluations such as blood pressure checks. Lyster Army Health Clinic along with other agencies will have displays to educate Retirees on disease management, physical therapy, nutrition, volunteer opportunities, and other health and wellness related topics. The Retiree Health Fair will also feature several on-post agencies including the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA), Exchange, Staff Judge Advocate, and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. Participants will have educational opportunities including resources for veteran services and more.

Oct. 10, 2023

Caring for military working dogs’ dental health

Fort Novosel, AL — How do dentists prepare for patients at Brown Dental Clinic at Fort Novosel? If it’s a four-legged patient, then you’ll see a collaboration between the installation’s dental and veterinary teams. Recently, Capt. Blakely McCormick, DMD, from Brown Dental Clinic joined Capt. Jacquelynn Watson, DVM, from the Fort Novosel Veterinary Clinic, for the semi-annual dental exams and cleanings on the military working dogs (MWD) at Fort Novosel.

Oct. 6, 2023

Lyster prepares for influenza season

Fort Novosel, AL — It’s time to get your flu vaccination. Lyster Army Health Clinic kicks off the 2023 Flu Campaign in October to protect individuals from influenza, its complications, and to prevent the potential spreading of the disease. Reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu, this fall and winter, is important to maintaining mission readiness. It takes the body about two weeks to build antibodies against the influenza virus after vaccination, which is why getting the flu shot early is ideal.

Sept. 27, 2023

Lyster hosts Remembrance Walk

Fort Novosel, AL — In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, staff from the Behavioral Health Department at Lyster Army Health Clinic brought together members of the Fort Novosel community for a Remembrance Walk on September 27. The walk provided an opportunity to join together as a community in raising awareness on suicide prevention, remembering those who were lost to suicide, provide support and resources, and build connections with one another.

Aug. 28, 2023

Labor Day Holiday Hours

Fort Novosel, AL — Friday, Sept 1: Training Holiday, Closing at 1200 Monday, Sept 4: Holiday Observed, Closed. Sick Call is not available on Training Holidays and Holidays. Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

Aug. 18, 2023

Lyster welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

Fort Novosel, AL — Soldiers, family, and friends of Lyster Army Health Clinic gathered at the Army Aviation Museum to welcome Sgt. Maj. Meredith Greene at an assumption of responsibility ceremony, August 18, 2023, at Fort Novosel. Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, commander, Lyster Army Health Clinic, was the presiding officer and host for the ceremony.

July 28, 2023

LAHC Medical Company welcomes new commander

Fort Novosel, AL — Soldiers, family, and friends of the Lyster Army Health Clinic Medical Company gathered at the helipad outside the clinic to bid farewell to Capt. Ronal Monroy, the outgoing commander of the Medical Company and welcomed Capt. Marissa Caid-Loos, the incoming commander, in a change of command ceremony, June 27, 2023. Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, commander, Lyster Army Health Clinic, was the presiding officer and host for the ceremony.

June 28, 2023

July Holiday Hours

Fort Novosel, AL — July Holiday Hours: 3 July: Training Holiday Day, closed 1200-1615 4 July: Independence Day Holiday observed, Closed

June 5, 2023

June Holiday Hours

Fort Novosel, AL — Monday, June 19: Juneteenth, Holiday, Observed, Clinic Closed Wednesday, June 21: Training Day, Closed 1200-1615. Main Pharmacy Kiosk, Closed 1100-1615

May 31, 2023

Lyster hosts Mental Health Awareness Walk

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted a Stomp Out the Stigma – Mental Health Awareness Walk in recognition of Mental Health Month. Clinic staff and members from the Fort Novosel community showed their commitment to break the stigma of mental health during the May 31 walk. Protecting, optimizing, and defending your mental health is vital to the well-being of everyone and to the readiness of our military force.