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Installation Overview --Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

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Installation Overview --Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

15 Airlift Wing Medical Building

Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force

Hawaii falls under TRICARE's West region and is serviced by TriWest Healthcare Alliance. All active duty members are scheduled through their gaining unit orderly room to attend a mandatory medical briefing. The collection of medical records and TRICARE benefits will be covered at this briefing. Spouses are encouraged to attend as this will benefit them the most.

There is no emergency room at Hickam AFB. In case of an emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room which from Hickam AFB would be Tripler Army Medical Center.

The Dental Services maintains the oral health of the Air Force personnel and other uniformed members to insure maximum wartime readiness and combat capability.

Family Advocacy is devoted to the prevention and treatment of family maltreatment. Mental Health offers educational classes to all beneficiaries without the need to establish a Mental Health Support Center Record.

Human Performance & Rehabilitation Center (HPARC) formerly Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) provides diet and exercise counseling, tobacco cessation classes, cholesterol education class and a relaxation room to help reduce stress/tension. Also available are resource materials covering a wide range of topics, to include books and video tapes for checkout.

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