Sheppard Weekly Update: 6.20.23 Published June 20, 2023 By Cherry Quevy 82 TRW Public Affairs Good morning Team Sheppard, Use the following link to submit your announcements: WEEKLY BRIEF SUBMISSION *DUE NLT 1300 EVERY WEDNESDAY* The Public Affairs photo studio is by APPOINTMENT ONLY Provide direct feedback to the installation command by clicking here (use a personal device to access link) FROM THE 82D MEDICAL GROUP As part of the transition to MHS GENESIS, DoD’s new Electronic Health Record, hours for 82d Medical Group services will change beginning this week, as follows: June 12-16: 0730-1500 June 19: Closed for Juneteenth June 20-Forward: 0730-1630 (regular business hours) June 21: Closed for Training Day all day During this period, Medical Group staff will begin incorporating new processes associated with MHS GENESIS. With the transition, Tricare Online (TOL) Secure Messaging was replaced with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. It is highly recommended that beneficiaries register for a Patient Portal account as soon as possible by going to http://patientportal.mhsgenesis.health.mil. Additional information, videos on registration, or customer-service assistance for the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal can be found at: https://www.health.mil/Military.../Technology/MHS-GENESIS Please be patient during the transition period and expect longer wait times for some services. Available alternatives include: - For urgent care, please use the Nurse Advice Line (NAL) for triage and to get referrals as needed for Active Duty members by calling 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) - Pharmacy Alternatives include: Express Scripts https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy Local TRICARE Pharmacies https://tricare.mil/.../Pharmacy/FillPrescriptions/Network IMPORTANT INFORMATION & PHONE NUMBERS For emergency, after-hours on-call services for Behavioral Health, Dental, Flight Medicine and Casualty Affairs are available by contacting the Command Post at 940-676-6266 Stay connected with the 82d Medical Group by visiting https://sheppard.tricare.mil/ For the time being, when an Active Duty member and/or Beneficiaries require an appointment within 24-hours, and there are no available appointments in Warrior Operations Medicine Clinic (WOMC) or Beneficiary Care Clinic, the Central Appointment Desk (CAD) will refer the patient to the NAL to be triaged. If the NAL determines the patient needs to go to Urgent Care, NAL nurses can put in a referral for the AD members. Non-AD patients may go to any TRICARE-authorized Urgent Care Center or Network Provider without a referral. FROM 361 TRS/TRR Ride to Work Day What: Ride to Work day to promote motorcycle safety and awareness (including a safety brief beforehand), immediately followed by a burger burn. The event is free but donations are accepted. Who: Open to all base personnel, hosted by the Green Knight MMC Ch. 54. Where: Starts at pavilion parking lot on 5th St, between Avenue G and Avenue H (across from the Pitsenbarger Fitness Center) When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 1045-1300 POC: MSgt Milton Keith, 362 TRS 676-6716 or TSgt Alexis Aguayo, 361 TRS 676-1281 SHEPPARD SPOTLIGHT Do you know an Airman with a unique or inspirational story, or who has recently accomplished an impressive achievement? Put them down below for the chance to be highlighted as a Sheppard Spotlight on social media! This is open to AiTs and permanent party. Please note that these stories/achievements should not be work-related (ACE graduates, ropes, etc.). Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/231293777485065 Please contact 2d Lt Lauren Niemi at lauren.niemi.5@us.af.mil with any questions/concerns. SAFETY CORNER – 101 CRITICAL DAYS OF SUMMER: GRILL SAFETY Everyone loves a good backyard BBQ. No matter the type of grill you use, always use it outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Don’t play with fire, play with BBQ sauce! Quick Tips - Keep kids and pets at least 3ft away - Place grills at least 10ft from structures - Keep all propane outdoors & store upright - Do not smoke while handling propane For more info: AFSEC-Grill Safety; DFS FROM THE LANDING ZONE • Vacation Bible School! "Pets Unleashed" Price: FREE with meals included! Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) When: 12-14 July, 1700-2000 Go to https://vbspro.events/p/events/b10022 to register your child or to volunteer. Questions? Contact Heather Stewart at chosun2hs@gmail.com or Allyssa Rittenhouse at allyssarittenhouse@gmail.com AiT EVENTS AT THE LANDING ZONE: •Movie Night: Spirited - Popcorn Provided! When: 23 June at 1900 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil •Street Fighter Tournament When: 24 June at 1430 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil •Karaoke Night When: Every Saturday at 1800 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Upcoming Events @ the Military & Family Readiness Center Jun 21: Heart Link / 0815-1245 Jun 21: Home Buying / 1500-1600 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Faith Mission/Faith Refuge (940) 723-5663 faithmissionwf.org/volunteer - Faith Mission Lunch - Faith Refuge Dinner - Noon Chapel Service - Evening Chapel Service • Habitat for Humanity (940) 716-9300 habitatwf.com Volunteers Work to Build Homes • Child Care Partners (940) 766-4332 childcarewf.org/give/volunteer - Read stories to children - Assist w/holiday parties - Facility upkeep • CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates (940) 766-0552 casawf.org Committed individuals appointed by judges to guide one child or one set of siblings through the judicial system to safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Base Camp Lindsey (BCL) -- #endveteranhomelessness//Check out BCLs FB Page Call (940) 613-3172 or E-mail bcladmin@ntvrf.com for more details -Volunteers for BCL Workdays (various building improvement projects) -Volunteers for monthly "Stand Down" for Homeless (including vets) -Volunteers for various fundraising events • Christmas in Action WF http://www.christmasinactionwftx.org/home.aspx (940) 696-9393 • Meals on Wheels www.thekitchenwf.org (940) 322-6232 • The Arc of Wichita County (940) 692-2303 https://thearcwctx.org/day-hab • Airman’s Attic (940)-676-4358 Assist in putting items on display and helping customers