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Dec. 7, 2021

Flu Walk In Clinic

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al — 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

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al — 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. 2, 2021

December Holiday Hours

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al — 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.

Nov. 5, 2021

November Special Hours

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans Day Holiday, Closed Wednesday, Nov 17: Training Day, closing at 1200 Thursday, Nov 25: Thanksgiving Day Holiday, Closed Friday, Nov 26: Training Holiday, closing at 1200 Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

Nov. 5, 2021

Lyster gears up for influenza season

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — It’s time to get your flu shot. Lyster Army Health Clinic kicked off the 2021 Flu Campaign on October 21 to protect individuals from influenza, its complications, and to prevent the potential spreading of the disease. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever.

Nov. 5, 2021

Optimizing ACFT performance

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Improving health and fitness across the force remains a top priority for Army leadership. The Fort Rucker Army Wellness Center and Lyster Army Health Clinic's Physical Therapy department have partnered to teach an Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Performance Optimization Class. The class will use physical demonstrations with ACFT lane equipment to improve the ability to correctly perform and execute the ACFT. Soldiers will receive handouts alongside the physical demonstration to aid in learning from certified strength and conditioning specialists and physical therapy professionals.

Sept. 28, 2021

Clinic Hours for October

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Clinic Hours for October: Monday, Oct 11: Holiday Observed, closed Friday, Oct 22: Training Day, closing at 1200 ***Clinic will be open on Oct 20. Training Day has been moved to Oct 22.*** Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

Sept. 28, 2021

Regional Health Command-Atlantic command team visits Lyster

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — U.S. Army’s Regional Health Command-Atlantic senior leaders visited Lyster Army Health Clinic on Fort Rucker, Alabama to learn about its clinic operations, people, and mission on Sept. 22, 2021. RHC-A Commander Brig. Gen. Mary Krueger and RHC-A Senior Enlisted Advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Rebecca Booker also met with leaders from Brown Dental Clinic, Fort Rucker Veterinary Treatment Facility, and the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker.

Sept. 14, 2021

Lyster Army Health Clinic recognized for environmental sustainability

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — In recognition for its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Lyster Army Health Clinic received the Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. The Environmental Excellence Award recognizes health care facilities that continuously improve upon programs to address sustainable operations, reduce and recycle waste, lower energy and water use, source more sustainable products, and more.

Sept. 7, 2021

Telemental Health Services

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Through telemedicine, TRICARE beneficiaries can get medically and psychologically necessary services through secure audio and video conferencing from a TRICARE-authorized provider. Request an Appointment TELEMYND Online: telemynd.com/humanamilitary Call: 1-866-991-2103