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March 5, 2024

TRICARE Providers Collaborate to Improve Patient Care

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic and Humana Military hosted their eighth annual TRICARE Collaboration event February 27 at The Landing welcoming community healthcare providers to Fort Novosel. The event gathers TRICARE network providers to enhance relationships, optimize Military Treatment Facility care and satisfaction while affording an opportunity for the military physicians and civilian providers to meet and talk medicine.

Jan. 23, 2024

Rehobeth civic leaders tour Lyster

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic welcomed civic leaders from the Town of Rehobeth during their visit to Fort Novosel on Tuesday, January 16. Lyster serves as Rehobeth’s community partner. Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, Clinic Commander, lead the group on the tour of the clinic, sharing the history and the clinic’s mission to "keep aviators in the air" by providing ready and sustainable health service support and force health protection in support of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel to enable readiness and to conserve the fighting strength while caring for our People and their Families. During the visit to Lyster, the civic leaders took the opportunity to meet and speak with the staff and discuss opportunities to further strengthen community engagement and outreach.

Dec. 11, 2023

Medical Readiness Command, East command team visits Fort Novosel

Fort Novosel, AL — U.S. Army’s Medical Readiness Command, East senior leaders visited Fort Novosel on December 6, 2023. Brig. Gen. Lance Raney, 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 and Fort Novosel, Brown Dental Clinic, Fort Novosel Veterinary Treatment Facility, United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Department of Aviation Medicine, and Lyster Army Health Clinic.

Dec. 1, 2023

Lyster Launches Podcast Series

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic launched the first eight inaugural episodes of its new podcast titled, Lyster Health Talks. Podcast host, Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, Lyster Army Health Clinic Commander and Fort Novosel Health Services Director, invites the Fort Novosel community to listen in on lively discussions with health care professionals each month as they focus their discussion on relevant and relatable health content that empowers your health and the readiness of the force.

Oct. 24, 2023

Lyster conducts Safety Stand-Down Day

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted a Safety Stand-Down Day on October 18. The Lyster staff, along with members of Brown Dental Clinic participated in the event which incorporated training scenarios to positively influence patient care and occupational safety. Through hands-on demonstrations, practical exercises, and targeted training objectives, the staff focused their efforts to strengthen their culture of safety.

Oct. 20, 2023

Alabama Lieutenant Governor visits Lyster Army Health Clinic

Fort Novosel, AL — Lt. Col. Garrett Holt, Lyster Army Health Clinic Commander welcomed Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, accompanied by members of the Alabama legislature and Military Stability Commission, to Lyster Army Health Clinic during his visit the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) and Fort Novosel on Monday, October 16, 2023.

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.