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PHC-P opens new COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Laboratory in Indo-Pacific
December 4, 2020 — Public Health Command-Pacific opened the first of four COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Laboratories in the Indo-Pacific this week. Located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, the new surveillance laboratory will allow U.S. Army leaders to quickly assess the health of the force and increase mission readiness. ... MORE

Milagros Sola, a microbiologist with Pubic Health Command-Pacific, works with ribonucleic acid, or RNA, while demonstrating the command’s new COVID-19 pooled testing procedures to Brig. Gen. Jack M. Davis, commanding general of Regional Health Command-Pacific, at PHC-P’s new COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Laboratory, Dec. 3, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Christopher Larsen, RHC-P Public Affairs)

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii military communities
November 20, 2020 — HONOLULU – Over the last few weeks, new COVID-19 cases throughout the United States have undergone a staggering increase. However, here in Hawaii, Department of Defense contact tracers stand ready to respond to potential COVID-19 surges within military communities... MORE

As part of a joint public health working group, DoD public health officials have been working to train service members and civilian employees on how to conduct contact tracing on Oahu to help slow the spread of the virus.

To help in the fight, Public Health Command-Pacific and Tripler Army Medical Center have been leading the way since the end of April to ensure Army units have trained Soldiers that are ready to respond as contact tracers in the event of a COVID-19 positive case or close contact within their unit. (U.S. Army graphic by Amber Kurka)

One Health Week: Pet safety during the holidays
November 5, 2020 — SAN DIEGO - During the holidays, it’s important to remember that our favorite treats and feasts may pose dangers to our furry family members. Preventing your animals from ingesting dangerous or inappropriate substances is imperative; prevention is always easier (and less dangerous) than treating! Here are some tips on preventing illness from the dinner table by avoiding certain menu items. ... MORE

During the holidays, it’s important to remember that our favorite treats and feasts may pose dangers to our furry family members. Preventing your animals from ingesting dangerous or inappropriate substances is imperative; prevention is always easier (and less dangerous) than treating! (U.S. Army graphic by Amber Kurka)

One Health Week: Promoting comprehensive public health
November 4, 2020 — Did you know this is One Health Week? Observed during the first week of November, One Health Week strives to raise awareness around the world to highlight the need for comprehensive public health using the One Health approach. ... MORE

Observed during the first week of November, One Health Week strives to raise awareness around the world to highlight the need for comprehensive public health using the One Health approach. (Courtesy graphic by U.S. Army Public Health Center)

Alma learns to walk again: Army, Navy join forces to help working dog heal
October 28, 2020 — Sit!” yells Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Angelow, a military working dog handler, to his dog Alma, a patrol explosive detector dog onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. MWD Alma returned to duty in early May following an injury, when she tore seven of eight flexor tendons in her right hind leg; she is the first MWD to return to service following such an injury. On Oct. 14, Alma initiated her first bite training since returning to duty onboard CFAS... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Angelow stands with his military working dog, Alma, onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. Alma recently returned to full duty following a tear of seven of the eight ligaments in her right hind leg. (Photo Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Geoffrey Barham)

Halloween pet safety in Hawaii
October 25, 2020 — Halloween is right around the corner, and while it may be the spookiest night of the year for people, always remember to keep your four-legged friends safe. Here are some considerations from the Schofield Barracks Veterinary Treatment Facility to keep your pets safe this scary season! ... MORE

Halloween is right around the corner, and while it may be the spookiest night of the year for people, always remember to keep your four-legged friends safe. (U.S. Army Graphic by Amber Kurka)

World Rabies Day: How military communities can help end rabies
September 26, 2020 — Did you know Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day? Established in 2007, World Rabies Day is a global health day of action meant to increase awareness of the rabies virus and its impacts around the world. The day focuses on rabies prevention education, as well as inspiring community action to prevent transmission of the disease. This year’s theme is “End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate,” which emphasizes combined efforts around the world to eliminate dog-associated human rabies by 2030... MORE

World Rabies Day: How military communities can help end rabies (U.S. Army Graphic by Amber Kurka)

Army veterinary food inspectors keep Sailors safe at sea
September 16, 2020 — Imagine you’re a U.S. Navy Sailor out to sea in 5th Fleet, Naval Forces Central Command region. During deployment, you’re enjoying lunch in the galley with your shipmates. As you look down at your food, you appreciate the fact that you have fresh lettuce and tomatoes on your hamburger. The taste reminds you of home and being back in America. You feel good knowing that you have food that makes you feel recharged and able to do the mission... MORE

Sgt. Naim Chisolm, Sgt. Mariah Flores, Sgt. Shauna Bihlmaier and Sgt. Anthony Rodriguez, veterinary food inspection specialists from Public Health Activity-Guam, at Naval Base Guam, Guam, Aug. 11, 2020. Recently these Soldiers participated in the U.S. Army Public Health Command's Ship Rider program to help keep Sailors safe while at sea. Established as a Memorandum of Agreement with the Military Sealift Command, the Ship Rider program deploys an Army sergeant or staff sergeant veterinary food inspection specialist to select MSC Combat Logistics Force ships to inspect food shipments during deployments and exercises. During these operations, Soldiers are assigned to a ship for five to six months at a time, living and working side by side with Sailors, usually as the only Army member aboard a vessel. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Sgt. Christopher Harris)

Soldiers, Airmen train to evacuate injured military working dogs
August 28, 2020 — Airmen assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron, 374th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, worked together with Soldiers assigned to the Public Health Activity-Japan, Veterinary Treatment Facility, to participate in a C-12J, K-9 air evacuation training, August 20... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. James Gaffney, Public Health Activity - Japan, Veterinary Treatment Facility OIC, briefs members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a C-12J Huron, K-9 evacuation training scenario, August 20, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airmen assigned to the 374th SFS and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron practiced K-9 evacuation procedures and best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Torres)

Madigan inducts 20 new NCOs in ceremony
August 28, 2020 — Twenty new staff sergeants and sergeants were welcomed to the U.S. Army’s Corps of Noncommissioned Officers Aug. 7 in a socially-distanced ceremony held at Evergreen Theater here. The NCO induction ceremony is a time-honored event celebrating the promotion of Soldiers in the rank of specialist to sergeant, or the lateral appointment of specialists to corporal... MORE

Newly inducted into the NCO Corps, a group of sergeants stands before the NCO arch after their induction ceremony, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 7, 2020. Twenty NCOs from Madigan Army Medical Center and Regional Health Command-Pacific were recognized during the ceremony. (Photo Credit: Christopher Larsen)