Photo By Staff Sgt. Alexandra Singer | U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, Defense Health Agency director, speaks at a town hall...... read more read more
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The Defense Health Agency director visited Tyndall Air Force Base June 5, 2019, to talk to medical members about the changes the DHA will be making throughout the Department of Defense.
Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono has visited multiple military installations to host town halls discussing the changes and answer any questions service members have.
DHA took over administration and management responsibilities for military treatment facilities from central Texas all the way to the East coast during the first phase. They will oversee the western U.S. beginning on Oct. 1, 2020, and all overseas facilities by Sept. 30, 2021.
During her visit, she applauded the Tyndall medical Airmen who have endured the challenges faced because of Hurricane Michael.
"What is more impactful than witnessing the physical damage that remains from Hurricane Michael is seeing how resilient our military personnel are, particularly our medical teams," Bono said. "Their dedication to their patients never wavered."
The end goal for the DoD switching over administration to DHA is to have a more integrated, efficient and effective system of readiness and health.
"The DHA will continue to ensure our warfighters have access to quality care, so they remain mission ready,” Bono said.
During her visit, Bono talked with the 325th Medical Group leadership about their teamwork with civilian partners before and after the storm.
"I'm extremely proud of the entire military medical community in the Panhandle who, with their civilian partners, showed what's possible when you work together toward a common goal,” Bono said.
Patients should not expect changes to their medical care during the transition periods.
| Date Taken: | 06.06.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 06.07.2019 10:27 |
| Story ID: | 325966 |
| Location: | TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US |
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