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THE PREMIER EXTENDED HOURS CLINIC is open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk-in appointments are not currently available. The Extended Hours Clinic provides medical services to active duty military personnel, active duty family members and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must be at least 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for appointments, patients must present a valid military identification card. The clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emergency services, does not offer pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology services. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by phoning the Access to Care Line at (719) 526-CARE (2273). The Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 N. Union Blvd, Suite 100, in the Premier Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Blvd and Austin Bluffs Pkwy near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus.

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BOOK YOUR CHILD'S BACK TO SCHOOL PHYSICAL - Two weekend clinics offered on July 22 and August 5, at Warrior Family Medicine Clinic, 2nd Floor, Evans Army Community Hospital. Call the Access to Care appointment line at (719) 524-2273 or 526-2273 starting June 25 to make Back to School or Sports Physical appointments. Immunizations will also be available! When bringing your child for School or Sports Physicals, please bring a complete vaccination record and any school or team paperwork requiring completion by your medical provider. Without these documents, your child's approval to participate in sports or school may be delayed! For more information call (719) 524-0547 / 526-7991 / 524-5665.

Review of Childhood Obesity

REVIEW OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY … The ramifications of childhood obesity are as varied as those for adult obesity but the carry-over from childhood to adulthood, as it relates to both obesity and the increased risk of chronic preventable disease, is staggering. Light is being shone on this in a longitudinal study being conducted by the Mayo Clinic. The following link is a summary of the significant findings of the study to date. http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(16)30595-X/fulltext#sec2.3

Review of Childhood Obesity

REVIEW OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY … The ramifications of childhood obesity are as varied as those for adult obesity but the carry-over from childhood to adulthood, as it relates to both obesity and the increased risk of chronic preventable disease, is staggering. Light is being shone on this in a longitudinal study being conducted by the Mayo Clinic. The following link is a summary of the significant findings of the study to date. http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(16)30595-X/fulltext#sec2.3

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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT RABIES IN COLORADO? In Colorado most rabies is found in skunks and bats. Rabies infections in other wild and domestic animals are rare, though there have been a few rabid foxes and raccoons in Colorado. Rodents such as squirrels and woodrats, and lagomorphs such as rabbits and hares are rarely found rabid in the United States. This is because these small mammals are unlikely to survive an attack from a rabid animal.

What Is Sickle Cell Disease? - NHLBI, NIH

SICKLE CELL DAY… Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disease in which red blood cells are unable to properly carry oxygen throughout the body because of their distinctive crescent-like, or sickle, shape. The condition causes severe episodes of pain and fatigue, and it can lead to damage to the eyes and other organs. Approximately 100,000 people are living with sickle cell disease in the United States, and 300,000 babies are born with the condition every year across the globe. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sca/

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DID YOU KNOW THAT… 1. Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself while standing still. –AND- 2. Injury is the leading cause of death and disability among school-age youth. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE FAST FACTS PLEASE CONTACT: Fort Carson Public Health Nursing, 719-526-2939

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CONDE TAKES OVER AS EVANS’ CSM *** Command Sgt. Maj. Theon Hart stepped down as the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Fort Carson top noncommissioned officer during a ceremony on Fort Carson’s Founder Field June 12. He relinquished responsibility of the MEDDAC to Command Sgt. Maj. Federico Conde. Conde comes to Evans Army Community Hospital after serving as the command sergeant major for the 21st Combat Support Hospital at Fort Hood, Texas. His military career began in 1989 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. “Command Sgt. Maj. Conde, you and your family have hit the jackpot. You are now at the most requested duty station in the U.S. Army,” said Col. Patrick Garman, MEDDAC commander. “The Mountain Post is a well-run and supportive military installation that comprises exceptional military formations and a community that supports Soldiers, their families and all Department of Defense beneficiaries.” http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/publicaffairs/webzines/2017/CoR_2017.pdf

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EFMP SCREENING PRIOR TO OVERSEAS PCS… Evans Army Community Hospital is holding weekly Exceptional Family Member Program briefings. EFMP staff will discuss the family member travel screening process for overseas assignments and assist with any questions regarding the EFMP program. The briefings take place Monday mornings (excluding federal holidays) 8:30 to 9: a.m. 30 in the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, Room 1004 (next to Starbucks).

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MANAGING YOUR HEALTHCARE ON LINE… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyznzTYqo7U

STATUS UPDATE.... the incident on Fort Carson is over. The hospital is back to normal evening operations

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In order to ensure the safety of our staff and patients, Evans has secured all entrances to the hospital and no one is being allowed to enter or leave the hospital. Stay tuned for further posts of when the hospital will open its doors again