DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic - Pentagon

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OUTAGE NOTICE FOR PHARMACY: The Prescription Refill Phone Line will be unavailable on June 3rd, 2024, due to scheduled maintenance. To request a prescription refill during this time, please log in to your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal and follow the prompts under the 'Rx Refills' Tab.

BIG NEWS!

Fort Belvoir’s Safety, Health, Wellness, and Resiliency Expo will on Thursday, May 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fort Belvoir Main Exchange.

There will be a variety of informational booths, activities, and presentations that promote safety, health, and wellness.

We hope to see you there!

Together we can build a stronger, healthy, and more resilient community!

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Volunteer with us today! Join the adult or high school program and make a difference in our service members lives.

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Check out the latest press release about MHS GENESIS and online prescription refills

MHS GENESIS Prescription Refills | TRICARE You can now use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to request refills for most prescriptions from your military pharmacy. This new feature, which began Feb. 29, 2024, applies to your existing medications that have remaining refills.

All DoD Pharmacies are currently experiencing a system-wide outage impacting our ability to fill prescriptions. Your patience is appreciated as we work diligently to serve you

A recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has impacted military pharmacies worldwide and some retail pharmacies nationally.

You can contact your military hospital and clinic or retail pharmacy for the latest local updates.

Learn more at: tricare.mil/Outage

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PARENTS: Our newly launched fact sheet, Handling Infant Formula Safely, is a must-read for every parent.
Equip yourself with knowledge to keep your baby healthy and safe. https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-infant-formula-safely-what-you-need-know

HEALTHY WEIGHT WEEK (January 21-27)

Kick off Healthy Weight Week with these healthy nutrition tips for your mind and body: www.health.mil/Nutrition

Today, we celebrate the long-time donors who consistently take their time to donate.

Your dedication to supporting our military family in need is truly inspiring.

Thank you for being a big part of changing lives and saving lives!

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Be this season and make sure your home is prepared for the cold weather.

Severe winter weather might cause your pipes to freeze. Here are a few tips to help you prevent frozen pipes ⤵️

A licensed physical therapist can help you recover from an illness, injury, or surgery.

They can design an exercise program that can help you recover and stay medically fit and mission ready.

During National Physical Therapy month visit TRICARE for information about covered services:

https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/PhysicalTherapy

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We are excited for our transition to MHS GENESIS-the new electronic health record (EHR) for the Military Health System! All Military Treatment Facilities in the National Capital Region Market (NCR Market) will adopt the new EHR on 25 March 2023. Our main goal is to ensure our teammates and patients are prepared and well-informed about this new system. To ensure implementation occurs safely, efficiently, and ultimately supports our health care delivery mission there are a few steps that you can take to prepare as we approach this date.

Before March 25, 2023, visit https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil to create a DS Logon and establish your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal account. The Patient Portal allows you to speak with your provider via secure messaging, view records and referrals, renew prescriptions, and much more.

In addition to creating a DS Logon, please make routine, well-check exams and health screening appointments early; verify the accuracy of your address and phone information in DEERS; and ensure you request prescription refills early. Prescription refills should be requested when 50% of the prescription is remaining, which would be the 45 day mark for a 90 day refill. Please take care of refills well before the March 25, 2023 transition date to avoid extended wait times in the pharmacy.

Taking these steps collectively will help reduce potential for interruptions in services. This landmark transition to a new EHR means our providers and clinical staff are learning new procedures and workflows. As a result, you may temporarily experience extended wait times for appointments, at the check-in desk, and
in the pharmacy and laboratory. We ask for your patience as we make time for training and adapting. You are at the center of everything we do and we are committed to serving you compassionately and safely on every visit.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and excitement as we transition to a new, modem electronic health record, MHS GENESIS.

DiLorenzo Pharmacy - Operations Update

DiLorenzo Pentagon Pharmacy is moving! Beginning 25 SEPTEMBER there will be interruptions to routine Pharmacy operations. **Pharmacy will be CLOSED 28-30 SEPTEMBER.**

On MONDAY 3 OCTOBER, the DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic Pharmacy will be open at its NEW LOCATION on the Concourse (2D1076) across from the Fort America store. The NEW ScriptCenter prescription dispensing machine is located on the Concourse next to the Armed Forces Hostess Association.
Audiocare/TRICARE Online refills will be unavailable at DiLorenzo from SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER to SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER. Please pick up your filled prescriptions by TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER at 1600. Pharmacy services will be CLOSED 28-30 SEPTEMBER. Pharmacy will open in the new Concourse location on MONDAY 3 OCTOBER. New Refill Process: Beginning MONDAY 3 OCTOBER, Audiocare/TRICARE
Online refill requests will be available for pickup in the ScriptCenter
after 2 business days for 24/7 pickup. Refrigerated medications and
oversized prescription orders will be available at the Pharmacy window for
pickup during normal Pharmacy hours.

As a reminder, all Military Treatment Facility Pharmacies in the National Capital Region share prescription profiles and can fill your new and refill prescriptions. Nearby MTF Pharmacies include Rader (Fort Myer), JB Anacostia-Bolling, JB Andrews, Fort Belvoir, and Walter Reed. TRICARE is also accepted at the CVS located in the Pentagon.

Dear Patients:
We understand there is great concern over the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and a high demand for testing. This message provides important information regarding when to test, quarantine, and/or isolate.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK WITH COVID-19 OR IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19?
PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE PENTAGON FOR TESTING UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY IN THE BUILDING OR DO NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS. Please see attached documents for the latest guidance from the CDC.

DPHC COVID-19 TESTING ELIGIBILITY:
The COVID-19 Testing Clinic is limited to Pentagon employees who have had a close contact or experiencing COVID-like symptoms at work. Official travel testing and Military Health pre-op testing can be supported based on the requirements listed below.

LOCATIONS:
• Close Contact with co-worker and you do not have COVID-like symptoms:
o Report to the Pentagon COVID-19 Testing Room (1B843) across from Patrick’s Convenience Store from 0800-1400 Monday - Friday.
• All other patients (Covid-like symptoms, Official travel, & DOD Pre-op Testing) should report to DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic from 0730 am to 1400 pm for testing. Walk-ins are on a first come, first serve basis until we reach our maximum capacity for testing.
• Alternative testing locations:
o Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - https://walterreed.tricare.mil/CSA
o Andrew Rader Clinic - https://kimbrough.tricare.mil/Clinics/Andrew-Rader-Myer-Henderson-Hall
o Fort Belvoir Community Hospital - https://belvoirhospital.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Alerts/20220107
o Joint Base Andrews - https://andrews.tricare.mil/News-Gallery/Alerts/Article/2895264/mgmc-drive-thru-covid-19-testing-eligibility
o Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling - https://www.jbab.jb.mil/Home/JBAB-COVID-19-Updates-and-Resources
o Testing facilities in the local community - https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

If you are experiencing emergency warning signs for COVID-19, seek emergency medical care immediately:
 Trouble breathing
 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
 New confusion
 Inability to wake or stay awake
 Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

PRE-OP TESTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Please follow the Pre-procedural testing instructions given to you by your provider. We recommend making an appointment to ensure you are tested on the appropriate day. Appointments can be made by calling or in-person.

OFFICIAL TRAVEL TESTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Travel orders need to be present upon check-in. We recommend making an appointment to ensure you are tested on the appropriate day. Appointments can be made by calling or in-person.

COVID-19 LAB RESULTS:
Your results should be available within 24 to 48 hours and you will be contacted via phone call or through TRICARE Secure Messaging (AD only). Active Duty Members can review your results through the TRICARE Online Patient Portal here: www.tricareonline.com . You are responsible for notifying your supervisor/commander or employer about your results. If you are positive, ensure the DD Form 3112 is completed by your supervisor and emailed to the Pentagon Office of Emergency Management at [email protected]

Thank you,
Your DPHC Healthcare Team

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic - Pentagon updated their info in the about section.

ATTENTION! Inclement Weather Operating Status: CLOSED

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic will be CLOSED Friday, January 7, 2022 in accordance with OPM guidelines for the impending inclement weather.

All routine and acute Medical/Dental appointments scheduled are cancelled. Upon reopening of the federal government, patients may call the Integrated Referral Management Appointing Center at 855-227-6331 or contact the clinic where you originally scheduled your appointment to reschedule.

COVID-19 GUIDANCE: Both the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic follow local OPM guidelines, and will be closed as well. Feel free to call the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital COVID Testing Clinic for any questions or concerns: (571) 231-0532.

The Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is available 24/7 for medical information and advice for TRICARE beneficiaries. To reach the NAL, please call 1-888-999-1212, option 1, then 4.

ATTENTION! Inclement Weather Operating Status: 3 HOUR DELAY

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic will be open under a 3 HOUR DELAYED arrival for Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in accordance with OPM guidelines.

***Safety is paramount, if you do not feel you can SAFELY make it to your appointment upon our reopening at 10:00 a.m, please call to reschedule.***

All routine and acute Medical/Dental appointments scheduled before 10:00 a.m. are cancelled. Clinical staff will reschedule cancelled appointments directly with patients.
• COVID-19 Testing Clinic will open at 10:00 a.m and close at 2:00 p.m.
• Scheduled COVID-19 Vaccine appointments at the PLCC will resume at 10:30 a.m or can be rescheduled www.whs.mil/COVID-19/
• The Pharmacy will open at 10:45 a.m.

Upon reopening of the federal government, patients may call the Integrated Referral Management Appointing Center at 855-227-6331 or contact the clinic where you originally scheduled your appointment to reschedule

WHS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance Information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

ATTENTION! Inclement Weather Operating Status: 3 HOUR DELAY

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic will be open under a 3 HOUR DELAYED arrival for Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in accordance with OPM guidelines.

***Safety is paramount, if you do not feel you can SAFELY make it to your appointment upon our reopening at 10:00 a.m, please call to reschedule.***

All routine and acute appointments scheduled before 10:00 a.m. are cancelled. Clinical staff will reschedule cancelled appointments directly with patients. The COVID-19 Testing Clinic will also open at 10:00 a.m.

Upon reopening of the federal government, patients may call the Integrated Referral Management Appointing Center at 855-227-6331 or contact the clinic where you originally scheduled your appointment to reschedule.

ATTENTION! Inclement Weather Operating Status: CLOSED

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic will be CLOSED Monday January 3, 2022 in accordance with OPM guidelines for the impending inclement weather.

Upon reopening of the federal government, patients may call the Integrated Referral Management Appointing Center at 855-227-6331 or contact the clinic where you originally scheduled your appointment to reschedule.

COVID-19 GUIDANCE: Both the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic follow local OPM guidelines, and will be closed as well. Feel free to call the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital COVID Testing Clinic for any questions or concerns: (571) 231-0532

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic - Pentagon updated their website address.