AFMS Beale 9th Medical Group

Fit in 42 is canceled today and will resume on Wednesday at the track.

Due to weather conditions Fit in 42 will be cancelled tomorrow, Monday Oct 25. We will resume on Wednesday at the track.

Provider Spotlight: Introducing Capt Scott Corrigan! Dr. Corrigan recently joined our pediatric team at the 9th MDG. He has quickly found his place here and the feedback from our patients has been phenomenal! Patients big and small have loved their new doctor. He has openings next week, so if you have a concern call the appointment line at (530)634-2941 to book with Capt Corrigan. Hi Everyone, My name is Scott Corrigan and I’m happy to be here at Beale and get the opportunity... to meet everyone over the course of the next 4 years. I grew up in Chesapeake, VA and went to TouroCOM-NY for medical school. I completed pediatric residency training in a civilian facility, Golisano Children’s Hospital. I am newly married to my wife Christina who I met in med school and is an Emergency Department doctor. We have a chocolate lab who receives all the attention at home. I went into pediatrics because I love working with kids and their families so I’m excited to get to know all of you! See more

The 9th MDG will be closed today, Thursday, October 21st from 1200-1630. During this time frame if you need emergency services please call 911. For non-emergency services please call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273. All services will resume tomorrow, Friday, October 22nd at 0730.

The 9th Medical Group has received flu vaccines for all active duty members. Please see below flyer for availability on base and in the local community.

Need a doctor’s appointment today? Consider a Telemedicine Provider offering virtual appointments. Doctor on Demand covers urgent care and mental health care services with $0 copays for TRICARE beneficiaries. **Dependents and Retirees do not need a referral for urgent care or mental health visits. Active Duty Service Members are required to seek mental health treatment at their local MTF and require a referral for urgent care.... Checkout the TRICARE-West link below and select Telemedicine to filter your search results. TRICARE-West: https://www.tricare-west.com//tw/b/provider-directory.html You can also connect virtually with a mental health care team through Telemynd. Telemynd: www.telemynd.com/hnfs Doctor on Demand: www.doctorondemand.com/hnfs

On this #SaintPatricksDay, may your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and good health and happiness come knocking at your door. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Dear Beneficiaries, Our team recently conducted a phone survey of our eligible adult Tricare beneficiaries with certain underlying medical conditions to determine interest in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine on base. If you are ... 1) an eligible Tricare beneficiary 18 years or older with a condition which places you at increased risk of severe illness or if you might be at increased risk AND 2) you would like to receive a COVID-19 vaccine on base AND 3) you did NOT receive a call, please contact us at 530-634-2941, option 1 then option 5 We currently have a very limited supply of vaccine but we will happily put you on a list to call as more vaccine arrives.

Recce Beneficiaries, In conjunction with direction from the Secretary of Defense the 9 MDG will be closed on Friday, March 19th to conduct a one-day stand-down to discuss extremism in the ranks in coordination with the 9th Reconnaissance Wing. We will resume operations on Monday, March 22nd.

This week, we recognize Patient Safety Awareness Week. We’re committed to providing quality care for patients while keeping them safe and free from harm. https://go.usa.gov/xsbmc #PSAW2021

Viewing your health record and chatting with your PCM Team is easy with MHS GENEIS Patient Portal. Have you registered for your account yet?

If you would like to join the 9th MDG Patient and Family Partnership Council (PFPC) please join us on 20 January 2021 @ 1200 hrs for our monthly meeting. We are inviting people to join us to help provide reasonable, valuable insight, suggestions, and recommendations to make your patient experience better. Please let us know how we can help you.... We meet every third Wednesday of the month at 1200 hrs. Reminder for attendees you all have two options: a. Log in to Adobe Connect Event b. Dial in 210-249-4234 ID: 2671 Passcode: 066925# Please contact the Patient Advocate at 530-634-4817 for more information and specifics on how to join this meeting.

Losing fat can be easy, if your nutrition is correct based on how many calories you burn per day. Not sure of your numbers? They can be very different the days you exercise compared to days you do not exercise. Not sure how to make the correct adjustments to reach your goal? Make a telephone appointment with our Registered Dietitian by emailing her at [email protected] to help you make the changes you want.

Big shout out to our Loggies for getting our brand new tent set up for our drive-through COVID line! This will allow our technicians to have coverage from the elements while also providing patients a covered area for sample collection.

From the 9 RW Commander: Recce Town, In an effort to minimize confusion and clarify policies, we would like to take a moment and remind everyone we are STILL in HPCON Charlie and expect to remain in HPCON C for the next few weeks due to the uptick in cases on and off base. Please follow your unit’s HPCON C enduring operations plan, and check with your chain of command if you have any questions about your individual telework or teaming status. Stay home if you feel sick an...d keep your chain of command apprised of your condition. As of yesterday, Recce Town is beginning to experience a spike in cases primarily due to household gatherings over the holidays. Thus, it is imperative we all abide by the HPCON Charlie protocols outlined in the declaration attached. Please review and direct any questions to your chain of command. For updates and more information on Recce Town’s COVID-19 posture, please check the following link often: https://www.beale.af.mil/Home/COVID-19-UPDATES/ Continue to take care of one another, and keep doing a great job speaking up if you are struggling with anything finances, loneliness, job stressanything! I’ve been really impressed and proud with all of the teammates asking for help in the past few months, well done and thanks for your courage. Attached is the most recent facility hours and operation protocols. Current gate hours are as follows: -Doolittle Gate 24/7 -Wheatland Gate 0500-2100 -Vassar Lake Gate 2100-0500 -Schneider Gate CLOSED -Grass Valley Gate CLOSED Beginning Monday, 11 Jan 2021 at 0500 Vassar Lake gate will return to normal hours of operation. Grass Valley gate will remain closed until further notice (UFN): -Doolittle Gate: 24/7 Daily -Wheatland Gate: 0500-2100 Daily -Vassar Lake Gate: 24/7 Daily -Schneider Gate: Closed (Will reopen Tuesday, 19 January 2021, 0600 0800) -Grass Valley Gate: Closed UFN

Recce beneficiaries, The DoD is prioritizing distributing vaccines to those providing direct medical care, maintaining essential installation functions, deploying forces, and those who are at the highest risk for developing severe illness from COVID-19. Once the initial phases of the vaccine distribution are complete, the vaccines will become available for other beneficiaries under the phased approach. We currently do not have any COVID-19 vaccine but will actively offer vacc...ine to our beneficiaries as soon as it arrives, in accordance with DoD prioritization. At this time the vaccine is not mandatory for Service Members. When formally licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a vaccine may become mandatory for military personnel. The 9th Medical Group will be distributing a COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet to beneficiaries as soon as we know which vaccine we will receive. As this critical response begins, you may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. To learn more, please visit: https://tricare.mil//12_23_2020_COVID19_Vaccine_Distribute

The benefits of exercise are overwhelming. Moving your body everyday helps improve how it functions. Take the time to exercise, even just 15 minutes per day, and your body will respond with better health.

Recce Town, On 31 December, the COVID line will be open for scheduled patients, as well as the appt line from 0730-1200. We will be closed on 1 January for New Year’s Day. The clinic will resume standard operations on 4 January 2021 at 0730 hours. Also, as a reminder, our monthly training day is on 6 January. The clinic will be closed for patients, but the COVID line and appt line will be operating. We will resume standard operations on 7 January at 0730 hours. ... We hope you and your family have a great New Years and stay safe. Thank you!

Beginning Tuesday, December 8, unit commanders will scale back operations within their organizations to further reduce COVID-19 exposure risk. Changes will incl...ude reduced office manning, increased telework, and essential only flying. In response to the rise in COVID-19 cases within the surrounding community and increased strain on the local healthcare system, these changes serve to break the chain of exposure and prevent further spread of COVID-19 and its impacts to the health and safety of the Beale community. Everyone utilizing the installation for support or services should expect changes to hours of operations, appointment processes, and in-person support. For full details on changes to facilities, operations, gate hours, or procedures, go to https://www.beale.af.mil/Home/COVID-19-UPDATES/ To read the full release on the reduction in manning and operations, go to https://www.beale.af.mil//upcoming-minimum-manning-and-re/ 9th RW Commander | 9th RW Command Chief

Recce Town, Due to the Wing Commander’s implementation of Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie, and in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the ...9th Security Forces Squadron will be adjusting the gate hours. The following changes will occur effective 4 December. - Doolittle Gate: 24/7 (No Change) - Vassar Lake Gate: 2100-0500 - Wheatland Gate: 0500-2100 (No Change) - Grass Valley Gate: Closing at 1700 on 4 December until further notice. - Schneider Gate: Closed until further notice. School bus routes will be affected as a result of the changes. Busses will be required to utilize the Wheatland and Doolittle Gates which will add time to their routes. We ask that you please plan accordingly. Please relay this information to your dependent(s) or anyone who will be affected by the changes. As always, thank you for your patience. If there are any questions, please contact the Base Defense Operations Center at 634-2131.

While there are so many parts of our lives that are beyond our control, the one aspect that we can control is how we treat each other. The holidays are a challenging time for many away from family, treat those that you meet with kindness and compassion. We are all in these challenges together. And by taking care of each other we will put these times behind us.

Making time for exercise and proper nutrition is never convenient. You have to actively participate in your health to see changes. Setting aside time to exercise, prepare a healthy meal, or stretch and recover pays dividends on your way to a healthier life. Don’t let your lifestyle get in the way of your health.