A message from our Chief of Public Health regarding increased flu activity over the last few weeks
10 Feb 2025 19:52
As we all know, the flu is running rampant across the United States, with Kentucky currently in the “very high” category. According to the CDC, there has been a near 25% increase in flu activity just in the last week. This has led to significant impact on our daily lives as we can see just looking at the number of schools altering their attendance and scheduling due to the number of illnesses. I would ask that everyone be vigilant about your and your family’s health and look for symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle pains, sore throat, runny nose, headache or fatigue. If you or someone in your family have such symptoms, I encourage everyone who has such symptoms to stay home and seek medical care if needed. This will help in stopping the spread of the virus. A few points on the flu (influenza) 1. Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory viral infection. 2. Influenza is transmitted person to person via large droplets that are expelled when a person coughs or sneezes. 3. Classic symptoms of Influenza include abrupt onset of fever, cough, muscle pain, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and fatigue. 4. These symptoms generally last from three to seven days, however some people may experience a cough or weakness for several weeks. 5. Annual influenza vaccination and good hygiene (washing hands, covering your cough, staying away from others) are the best ways to protect yourself from flu. 6. It is not too late to get a flu shot and it is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months without contraindications. Thank you and, as always: be calm, be cautious, be clean, and be safe.
Education Extravaganza March 26
31 Jan 2025 16:59
Mark your calendars and join us for our Education Extravaganza. The event will be held on March 26 inside the Natcher Physical Fitness Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50, Tuition Assistance (TA) and Credentialing Assistance (CA) approved schools/vendors will be onsite to answer questions regarding their programs. Food vendors will set up at the event so stop by, grab some lunch, and learn about all your educational opportunities.
Fort Knox Chaplain Family Life Center services
31 Jan 2025 16:55
The Fort Knox Chaplain Family Life Center offers pastoral counseling to military members, government civilians, retirees, and dependents. The center provides faith-informed, evidence-based counseling on: • Relationship (couples) counseling • Trauma Counseling • Stress Management Counseling • Family Counseling • Grief/Loss Counseling Anger Management EMDR Therapy Call 502-624-5225 for more information or to make an appointment.
The Army’s new My Army Post App (MAPA) now includes Fort Knox!
30 Jan 2025 19:03
The app, which is available to download for free on the Google Play and Apple App Store, is another useful tool that greater Fort Knox community members can use to access resources on weather in the area, post-wide alert messages, emergency contact numbers, and installation facility and gate hours. The app also allows users to customize their home page with specific items of personal interest like community events, job announcements, and widgets for facilities such as childcare centers, health clinics and gyms. Users will also have the option to receive push notifications containing urgent information on items such as installation or gate closures or emergency situations on post. Other features in the app: • Information about units, organizations, businesses, services and upcoming events by category • A “Newcomers” section for incoming personnel and families • Direct links to Military Health System Genesis and the Army Maintenance App • The ability to easily switch between other installations when traveling If users encounter incorrect information or app malfunctions, they are encouraged to report these by emailing usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.pao@army.mil
Ireland offers patients Scheduled Virtual Visits option
30 Jan 2025 19:03
Ireland Army Health Clinic announces a new virtual health care tool – My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits. “Our patients want choices in how they receive their health care,” said U.S. Army Col. Scott M. Farley, commander of Ireland Army Health Clinic. “When patients have options, they’re more likely to seek care and stick with a treatment plan, which leads to better health outcomes.” My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits is the next phase in the Ireland Army Health Clinic’s journey to make health care more accessible, convenient, and holistic for patients. Patients can now schedule primary and specialty care virtual visit appointments with their health care team. Scheduled virtual video visits are medical appointments that give patients the flexibility to meet with their care team from a location that’s convenient and comfortable for them. According to the Defense Health Agency, the new platform is safe, secure, and easy to use, making it the perfect option for anyone who wants to engage in their health care on their terms. “Virtual visits mean a patient doesn’t have to choose between their health and other commitments,” Farley said. “And it means providers will have more time to see patients that need in-person care.” Patients can join or access a virtual visit using a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera, speaker, and a strong internet connection. The patient will receive a reminder email and text message when it's time to join the appointment, or they can enter directly from the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal up to 15 minutes before the appointment time. That means no extra logins or apps for patients to download. And since Scheduled Virtual Visits are integrated with MHS GENESIS, providers can access patient charts, provide referrals, enroll patients in other care programs, and schedule follow-up appointments. If a patient doesn’t have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer, they can still request a phone or in-person appointment by calling the Ireland Clinic’s appointment line at (800) 493-9602. “We’re excited to offer patients a new way to meet their health care needs at their point of need,” Farley said. In the coming months, patients at the Ireland Clinic will also have access to other My Military Health features like appointment reminders, an online directory of primary and specialty care network providers, virtual waiting rooms, on-demand virtual visits and Care Companion, a digital platform that will keep them connected to their health care teams between visits. “There are a lot of exciting innovations coming to the Ireland Army Health Clinic,” said Farley. "We’re looking forward to all the new ways to make healthcare simple for our patients while maintaining the required military readiness of both our Service Members and their families.” For more information, go to:
Click here for more information
ArmyIgnitED Tuition Assistance Portal Downtime
17 Jan 2025 19:19
Soldiers will not have the ability to request Tuition Assistance (TA) or Credentialing Assistance (CA) between Feb. 16 and 23. The ArmyIgnitEd portal is undergoing modernization efforts to better serve all stakeholders. Soldiers must be proactive and plan to submit TA and CA requests before and after this downtime period. No exceptions to policy will be made for Soldiers unable to submit their requests during this period. For more information contact your local education center at usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.dhr-aces-counselor@army.mil.
10 Feb 2025 19:52
As we all know, the flu is running rampant across the United States, with Kentucky currently in the “very high” category. According to the CDC, there has been a near 25% increase in flu activity just in the last week. This has led to significant impact on our daily lives as we can see just looking at the number of schools altering their attendance and scheduling due to the number of illnesses. I would ask that everyone be vigilant about your and your family’s health and look for symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle pains, sore throat, runny nose, headache or fatigue. If you or someone in your family have such symptoms, I encourage everyone who has such symptoms to stay home and seek medical care if needed. This will help in stopping the spread of the virus. A few points on the flu (influenza) 1. Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory viral infection. 2. Influenza is transmitted person to person via large droplets that are expelled when a person coughs or sneezes. 3. Classic symptoms of Influenza include abrupt onset of fever, cough, muscle pain, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and fatigue. 4. These symptoms generally last from three to seven days, however some people may experience a cough or weakness for several weeks. 5. Annual influenza vaccination and good hygiene (washing hands, covering your cough, staying away from others) are the best ways to protect yourself from flu. 6. It is not too late to get a flu shot and it is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months without contraindications. Thank you and, as always: be calm, be cautious, be clean, and be safe.
Education Extravaganza March 26
31 Jan 2025 16:59
Mark your calendars and join us for our Education Extravaganza. The event will be held on March 26 inside the Natcher Physical Fitness Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50, Tuition Assistance (TA) and Credentialing Assistance (CA) approved schools/vendors will be onsite to answer questions regarding their programs. Food vendors will set up at the event so stop by, grab some lunch, and learn about all your educational opportunities.
Fort Knox Chaplain Family Life Center services
31 Jan 2025 16:55
The Fort Knox Chaplain Family Life Center offers pastoral counseling to military members, government civilians, retirees, and dependents. The center provides faith-informed, evidence-based counseling on: • Relationship (couples) counseling • Trauma Counseling • Stress Management Counseling • Family Counseling • Grief/Loss Counseling Anger Management EMDR Therapy Call 502-624-5225 for more information or to make an appointment.
The Army’s new My Army Post App (MAPA) now includes Fort Knox!
30 Jan 2025 19:03
The app, which is available to download for free on the Google Play and Apple App Store, is another useful tool that greater Fort Knox community members can use to access resources on weather in the area, post-wide alert messages, emergency contact numbers, and installation facility and gate hours. The app also allows users to customize their home page with specific items of personal interest like community events, job announcements, and widgets for facilities such as childcare centers, health clinics and gyms. Users will also have the option to receive push notifications containing urgent information on items such as installation or gate closures or emergency situations on post. Other features in the app: • Information about units, organizations, businesses, services and upcoming events by category • A “Newcomers” section for incoming personnel and families • Direct links to Military Health System Genesis and the Army Maintenance App • The ability to easily switch between other installations when traveling If users encounter incorrect information or app malfunctions, they are encouraged to report these by emailing usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.pao@army.mil
Ireland offers patients Scheduled Virtual Visits option
30 Jan 2025 19:03
Ireland Army Health Clinic announces a new virtual health care tool – My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits. “Our patients want choices in how they receive their health care,” said U.S. Army Col. Scott M. Farley, commander of Ireland Army Health Clinic. “When patients have options, they’re more likely to seek care and stick with a treatment plan, which leads to better health outcomes.” My Military Health Scheduled Virtual Visits is the next phase in the Ireland Army Health Clinic’s journey to make health care more accessible, convenient, and holistic for patients. Patients can now schedule primary and specialty care virtual visit appointments with their health care team. Scheduled virtual video visits are medical appointments that give patients the flexibility to meet with their care team from a location that’s convenient and comfortable for them. According to the Defense Health Agency, the new platform is safe, secure, and easy to use, making it the perfect option for anyone who wants to engage in their health care on their terms. “Virtual visits mean a patient doesn’t have to choose between their health and other commitments,” Farley said. “And it means providers will have more time to see patients that need in-person care.” Patients can join or access a virtual visit using a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera, speaker, and a strong internet connection. The patient will receive a reminder email and text message when it's time to join the appointment, or they can enter directly from the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal up to 15 minutes before the appointment time. That means no extra logins or apps for patients to download. And since Scheduled Virtual Visits are integrated with MHS GENESIS, providers can access patient charts, provide referrals, enroll patients in other care programs, and schedule follow-up appointments. If a patient doesn’t have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer, they can still request a phone or in-person appointment by calling the Ireland Clinic’s appointment line at (800) 493-9602. “We’re excited to offer patients a new way to meet their health care needs at their point of need,” Farley said. In the coming months, patients at the Ireland Clinic will also have access to other My Military Health features like appointment reminders, an online directory of primary and specialty care network providers, virtual waiting rooms, on-demand virtual visits and Care Companion, a digital platform that will keep them connected to their health care teams between visits. “There are a lot of exciting innovations coming to the Ireland Army Health Clinic,” said Farley. "We’re looking forward to all the new ways to make healthcare simple for our patients while maintaining the required military readiness of both our Service Members and their families.” For more information, go to:
Click here for more information
ArmyIgnitED Tuition Assistance Portal Downtime
17 Jan 2025 19:19
Soldiers will not have the ability to request Tuition Assistance (TA) or Credentialing Assistance (CA) between Feb. 16 and 23. The ArmyIgnitEd portal is undergoing modernization efforts to better serve all stakeholders. Soldiers must be proactive and plan to submit TA and CA requests before and after this downtime period. No exceptions to policy will be made for Soldiers unable to submit their requests during this period. For more information contact your local education center at usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.dhr-aces-counselor@army.mil.