Fevers and sniffles and coughs—oh my! Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common during the winter months. These viruses can cause severe illness in some people, so it’s important to know what to do if you feel under the weather.

In recognition of National Blood Donor month in January, the Armed Services Blood ProgramOpens ASBP reminds the military community about the importance of donating blood.

The new year is here, so it’s important to take stock of your family’s overall health plan coverage. This is especially true when it comes to other health insurance (OHI). You may have had OHI last year, but now no longer. Or perhaps you’ve recently gained or changed OHI. In any of these cases, make sure your OHI information with TRICARE is current so your health care claims are processed accurately.

The easiest way to access your medical records is through Military Health Systems (MHS) Genesis. Update all your contact information on DEERS before logging into MHS Genesis, if not it can cause a delay or issue with claims, referrals, or delivery of home prescriptions. Learn more at www.health.mil/MHSGenesis

Capt. Garrett Boyer, a psychologist with the Low Country Market at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia, shares a commentary story of a combat veteran to encourage others to seek mental health help if needed. Names have been changed to protect confidentiality.

The U.S. Army Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Scott Dingle, presented the 2022 Army Surgeon General Physician Recognition Award (The Maj. Gen. Lewis Aspey Mologne Award), Nov. 15 to the Defense Health Agency’s Low Country Market Director and Winn Army Community Hospital Commander, Col. Jason Seery during a ceremony in San Antonio, Texas.

Individuals need to give serious consideration toward Influenza Vaccinations. The flu vaccine has been proven both safe and effective over decades of use.  It also significantly decreases the risk of developing a severe illness and death.

The Fort Stewart Iron Guardians earned recognition as the Best Soldier Recovery Unit – for the fourth time, on Oct. 27 by Medical Readiness Command, East.