Tripler Army Medical Center

Happy Labor Day!

September is Su***de Prevention Month. No one fights the battle alone. Make it your mission to for each other.

Su***de Prevention Month September is Su***de Prevention Month. No one fights the battle alone. Make it your mission to for each other.

The Tripler Army Medical Center Readiness Clinic is moving!

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the clinic will be located on the 1st Floor of the D Wing (Oceanside). We'll have signs posted to help you find your way -- or you can ask a friendly staff member for directions.

The Readiness Clinic provides primary care to Active Duty Soldiers stationed at installations in South Oahu.

The Tripler Army Medical Center DEERS Office will be closed Friday, Aug. 30. The office will reopen following Labor Day Weekend, on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Meanwhile, some ID card services are available online at the DoD's ID Card Office Online: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/

Happy birthday Marine Forces Reserve!

A big MAHALO to our hard-working nursing team, who recently earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center!

The Pathway to Excellence requires our team of nurses to meet the six standards of an ideal nursing practice and environment. The essential elements are used to develop a positive practice environment for nursing across various healthcare settings.

When the Pathway Standards are embraced throughout our organization, the positive effects ripple through the entire community. Our nurses, patients, and the Tripler Army Medical Center organization all benefit from this commitment to excellence.

Picture: Tripler Army Medical Center Nursing Executive Council

Thank you to Col. Nicole Powell-Dunford, of Desmond Doss T. Doss Health Clinic, for serving as our Women’s Equality Day guest speaker yesterday in Tripler Army Medical Center’s Kyser Auditorium!

The event opened with an introduction of women who contributed to United States and military history from Staff Sgt. Lisa Smith-White.

Powell-Dunford spoke about how women have served in various capacities and how policies have changed within the military to include combat positions, body gear fit, breastfeeding options, and pregnancy and postpartum care.

“Be an advocate. Always think readiness, make alliances, go to the top, work solution sets, don’t be afraid to ask for assistance, and know when to compromise,” Powell-Dunford said.

Congratulations to the Best Medic 2024 Winners, Capt. Jess Guerin from Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic and Sgt. Nazariy Kurpita, from Medical Readiness Battalion, Hawaii. They will compete in the Army's Best Medic competition in January 2025 at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Tripler Army Medical Center's Best Medic Competition was held August 19-22. Sgt. Nazariy Kurpita, Sgt. Jonathan Regalado, 1st Lt. Laura Selman, Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Angulo, Sgt. Jared Marsh, 1st Lt. Conor Lineberger, Sgt. Polina Gashnikova, Sgt. Carlee Goodman, Capt. Jesse Guerin and Spc. Lyghon Leslie participated in events to test their military fitness, technical competence, and leadership abilities.

The competition events included a foot march, water survival, stress shoot, combat water survival test, warrior task and battle drills, land navigation, a written test, and a mystery event.

Happy birthday to the Navy Dental Corps!

Are you ready?

“No one should have to live with pain. If you experience chronic pain, see the options available at Tripler Medical Army Medical Center to find and start the right treatment.
Remember, there is hope for pain relief and you’re not alone.

🔗 https://tripler.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Specialty-Care/Interdisciplinary-Pain-Management-Center-IPMC

Capt. Karaline Schmitz, a Labor and Delivery nurse at Tripler Army Medical Center, was presented the Daisy Award by the hospital’s nursing leadership on Aug. 14. Schmitz is transferring to her next duty station, so the prestigious award was presented virtually.

“Capt. Karaline Schmitz is an admirable peer, mentor, and nurse. Karaline created a detailed orientation binder and implemented a preceptor program for their new nurses. She was gracious in sharing every document and took time to go through each and explain them to me,” a fellow nurse said of Schmitz’s achievements.

The Daisy Award, a prestigious recognition, is bestowed upon nurses who consistently demonstrate excellence through clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care. Capt. Karaline Schmitz, our honoree, is a shining example of these outstanding role models in our nursing community.

Spc. Malcolm Robertson was presented the Daisy Award for his role on the General Surgery Unit and being that extraordinary nurse. “Spc. Robertson provided effective care, showed me respect and gave me privacy. His actions made me feel like a human being," said Benny Barber.

The Daisy Award honorees are nurses who consistently demonstrate excellence through Clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and are recognized as outstanding role models in their nursing community.

Tripler Army Medical Center’s Chief Nursing Officer, Col. Robert L. Corson, presents General Surgery Unit (6B2) nurse Spc. Malcolm Robertson with the TAMC DAISY Award on Aug. 14.

📢 Read details for 24/7 Tripler Army Medical Center's gym acces in MWR Hawaii post.

Do you have 24/7 access to the fitness center? Learn how to get 24/7 access to the Martinez, Fort Shafter, and Tripler Physical Fitness Centers! 🏋🏻

Orientations are approximately 30 minutes and are only hosted on the below dates at specific times and locations. Can't make it to an orientation class? Walk-ins are now accepted! Scan the QR code on-site to watch a quick video to gain access.

Open to all DOD ID Cardholders 18 years of age or older.

📣 ⚠ Current patrons with after hours access at Fort Shafter and Martinez Fitness Center do not automatically get access to TAMC Fitness Center. If you are a current user of after hours access at Fort Shafter or Martinez and would like access to TAMC please stop by Fort Shafter, Martinez or TAMC and request that TAMC is added to your pass.

Call (808) 787-0721 for more information.

Everyone who takes opioids is at risk for opioid overdose. Work with your doctor to create a plan and use them only as prescribed. Learn about common prescription opioids, signs of an overdose and ways you can manage pain without opioids. www.tricare.mil/opioidsafety

🏢 The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) was established Aug. 10th, 1949.

⁉️ DYK: The Pentagon, headquarters of the Defense Department, is one of the largest office buildings in the world. The Pentagon has 3,705,793 square feet of office space. There are also 131 stairways, 19 escalators, 691 drinking fountains and 284 restrooms.

🎂 Happy Birthday Department of Defense!

💜 Today is Purple Heart Day.

💜 The day commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The Purple Heart honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Tripler Trolley services will not be available today, 5 August. We will return to regular business hours on 6 August, from 6:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Happy Anniverary to the Army Chaplain Corp!

in 1967, Dr. Baruch Blumberg identified the hepatitis B virus and two years later developed the hepatitis B . Find out about hepatitis and other vaccine-preventable diseases at https://tripler.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Preventive-Care

"My pups Frank the Tank (English Bulldog) and Monster Mouth (French Bulldog) mean so much to me! If they aren’t causing mayhem, we like going on golf cart rides, watching the Packers win, or hanging out at the beach. They protect me, keep me company, and are always waiting for me to return from a hard Army Day no matter what. I love you guys!"

Submitted by Maj. Sarah ‘Emma’ Thompson
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We are featuring pet submissions for DHA's "Dog Days of Summer" campaign from the Tripler community this week!

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Happy Birthday to the Army Medical Corp!

🩸 Calling all type O blood donors!!! 🩸

Our blood donor center is critically low on blood — particularly typed O Positive and O Negative. Walk-in blood donations will be accepted until 2 p.m. today.

To donate, visit the TAMC Blood Donor Center, 2nd Floor, Oceanside.

And stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to donate!

U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam |15th Wing | Marine Corps Base Hawaii

🏥 🐕‍🦺 A round of paws for our favorite hospital facility dog! 🐾

🥳 Celebrating one year with Nalu: How Tripler’s hospital facility dog makes a difference to patients and staff alike

"People love him [Nalu] in general,” Egan said. “When he steps in the room or comes around a corner, folks, light up. They will stop him and ask to visit with him. Nalu can lift his paw and wave hello to patients in the hospital.”

Read more 🔗 https://tripler.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Articles/Article/3843706/celebrating-one-year-with-nalu-how-triplers-hospital-facility-dog-makes-a-diffe

"We love our Koda Bear who brings great happiness to our lives. He is always happy to see us come home as we see him at the front door wagging his tail. He is our big ball of fur who loves kisses and pets all day."

[Koda pictured with Malia Mason]

- Submitted by Beverlyn Sanchez

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We are featuring pet submissions for DHA's "Dog Days of Summer" campaign from the Tripler community this week!

The Tripler Army Medical Center Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of O Positive and O Negative blood.

Donate today at 546 Bonney Loop, Bldg. 520 on Fort Shafter, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Donors must have base access. Electronic devices (i.e. phones) must be left in vehicles or at the building entrance, as the building is a secure location.

U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Dog Days of Summer: Meet Leia and Janice Draper

"There's a patient who gets chemo a lot," Draper shared. "I was with [the patient] after Leia performed all her tricks and asked her to help me develop a new trick. Since I can't enter all the rooms, the young patient asked me to teach Leia to wave."

What is Leia's most memorable moment?

Read more🔗 https://tripler.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Articles/Article/3843692/dog-days-of-summer-meet-leia-and-janice-draper

"Bonnie is my 11-year-old pug. She brings joy to my life every day because she loves spending time with me at the beach and in the ocean here on the North Shore of O’ahu. Bonnie loves to admire and help me protect the “ilia holo I ka uaua” from a safe distance as she believes that Hawaiian monk seals are her spirit animal. Bonnie loves to go on walks with me. Bonnie loves to cuddle with me and her cute snoring helps me sleep."

Submitted by Kristina West

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We are featuring pet submissions for DHA's "Dog Days of Summer" campaign from the Tripler community this week!