Health Services

Health Promotions

Scope Of Care:

The mission of the Health Promotion Department is to improve and sustain military readiness, delay premature onset of disease and disability, increase productivity, and ultimately reduce health care costs. Health promotion efforts are directed at individual health, fitness, and improvement in quality of life for military personnel, family members, retirees, and other government employees.

Health education programs and awareness campaigns are designed to achieve optimal wellness by preventing avoidable illness and injury through early identification, early intervention, and sustained healthcare access. The focus of health education programs include: hypertension, tobacco use, inadequate physical fitness, excess weight or poor nutrition, irresponsible sexual practices, stress management, and avoidance of musculoskeletal injury.

Beneficiaries can be referred to the Health Promotion Department by their health care provider or can self-refer. For more information on services offered or to register for classes contact the Health Promotions Department at 257-9892.

* Need help finding resource materials like posters, pamphlets, or flyers for your command?
* Need help with your next health-related GMT?
* Need a speaker for your next safety stand down?
Contact the Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor Health Promotion Office at (360) 257-9892

Links of Interest: **

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  • Own Your Limits - Own Your Limits Serve Honorably. Drink Responsibly. re·spon·si·ble drink·ing (noun) 1. Knowing your alcohol limits and sticking to them. Not just legal limits - but personal limits too. 2. Having control over how much alcohol you drink to protect yourself and those around you. “What does responsible drinking mean to me?” “Why choose to drink responsibly?” Check Your Drinking webpage offers interactive tools and an anonymous quiz, also check out the tips on how to celebrate responsibly.
  • Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command: War Fighter Wellness - Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center is committed to providing you with the tools you need to fight these harmful additions. We have the educational materials and resources to help you understand the negative effects of binge drinking and misuse or abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medications so that you can overcome alcohol and drug abuse and live a healthy life.
  • National Institute of Drug Abuse
  • WA State DUI Laws

  • Navy Physical Readiness Homepage - Provides information, assistance, and valuable web links in support of physical fitness. The Navy Physical Readiness Program sets the foundation to instill a Culture of Fitness and assists Sailors in developing their ability to complete tasks that support the command mission and Navy operational readiness. Specific objectives include: Establish Navy standards for maintaining optimal health, physical, and mental stamina. Focus on Wellness of Sailors and their families by providing the skills and tools for fitness and nutrition.
  • Human Performance Resources by CHAMP - Service members need to remain fit above and beyond a fitness test to stay healthy, carry out the mission, and optimize performance. Learn more about how to stay in fighting shape..
  • Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System - NOFFS offers a “best in class" physical fitness and nutrition resource. Provides guidance on how to train effectively and safely, reduce risk for injury, and make healthy nutrition choices. You can take your workout with you, download the NOFFS app https://www.navyfitness.org/fitness/noffs-training/noffs-resources-and-education/noffs-series-downloads.

  • There are many approaches available to help you quit smoking, chewing, or vaping: choose the method that works best for you. Pick up the phone for telephone support, get online, or register for the next tobacco cessation workshop. Do it for yourself and for everyone who cares about you.
  • Tips to Help You Quit
    • Determine why you want to quit. Post a picture of someone special as a reminder, remember they're pulling for you.
    • Set a quit date. To make sure you stay motivated, make it soon.
    • Find support in friends and family, online, in a cessation group, or with your doctor for when things get tough.
    • Stick with it. Withdrawal symptoms and cravings will pass if you can resist the urge to use tobacco. Remind yourself why you want to quit and the benefits you'll get from doing so.
    • Prepare for challenges. Practice what you'll say when someone offers you a cigarette or dip. No sweat, right? You face much bigger challenges every day.
  • Ways To Quit
    • By Phone:
      Washington’s Tobacco Quit Line - You can get free, confidential, one-on-one counseling from a Quit Coach, and may be eligible for free medication to help you quit smoking, chewing, or vaping.
      English 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
      Spanish 1-855-335-3569
      Text: READY to 200-400
      Washington’s Tobacco Quit Line
    • On-Line: Comprehensive Listing of On-Line Cessation Resources for Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco.
      YouCanQuit2 - Quitting tobacco is hard, but the more prepared you are, the more likely you are to quit for good. Learn how to make and stick to a quit plan, and how medication and other options can help on your journey..
      Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command - Tobacco is a dangerous addiction, is expensive, and can have a significant impact on your health and readiness. NMCFHPC offers you effective resources to end your tobacco use.
      Smokefree Women - Smokefree Women helps you or someone you care about quit smoking by providing quitting advice, tips and support specific to women’s needs, including expecting mothers.
      Smokefree.gov - is intended to help you or someone you care about quit smoking and allows you to choose the help that best fits your needs.
    • Take a Free Workshop:
      • Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor Tobacco Cessation Clinic - An interactive session addresses the physical, psychological, and social aspects of nicotine dependence. Discussion includes health consequences, the benefits of quitting, and medication options that are available at NHCOH. We will assist you in developing a quit plan, identify social support, and suggest healthy alternatives to tobacco use.
      • Active-duty military, family members, retirees, government, and contracted employees are authorized to enroll. Medication can be prescribed to military personnel, retirees, and eligible family members.
      • Workshops are available every Wednesday 1300-1400, check in with Health Promotion, BLDG 2527, Room 2034. Individual sessions are also available. For more information or to register for the next workshop, contact Health Promotion at (360) 257-9892.
    • Talk with your Primary Care Provider:
      Make an appointment with your Primary Care Provider to discuss your quit plan. Contact IRMAC at 1-800-404-4506 to make an appointment.
    • Smart Phone Apps:
      2Morrow Health - 2Morrow Health is a smartphone app that helps you learn new ways to deal with thoughts, urges, and cravings caused by nicotine. You can opt for notifications as well as track your progress as you move toward your goal of quitting.
      Two apps are available:
      • The Smoking & Tobacco App - for those who want to quit smoking and/or other tobacco use.
      • The Vaping App - for teens and adults who want to quit vaping.
      quitSTART - The quitSTART app is a free smartphone app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges. .

  • Real Warriors - Reaching out is a sign of strength! When it comes to invisible wounds, you don't have to go it alone. Our website features articles on topics like preparing for deployments, stress, anger, sleep, benefits, finances and more. The site also features videos of service members sharing their inspirational stories.
  • National Resource Directory - The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.
  • Rx3 - Rx3 is a guide to help service members and veterans rehab and recover from musculoskeletal injuries, ultimately improving overall health and physical fitness. Demonstration of exercises and stretches to increase the strength, endurance, and flexibility of the injured area. Download the Rx3 app on your phone for program tracking.
  • ** The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense, the United States Department of the Navy, and Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor of the linked web sites, or the information, products, or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation sites, the United States Department of Defense, the United States Department of the Navy and Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this Department of Defense web site.

Contact Health Promotions

Phone:

Health Promotion Coordinator: (360) 257-9892
Health Promotion Assistant: (360) 257-9648

Hours:

Monday - Friday 0730-1600 *
* Closed on weekends and all federal holidays

Location:

The Health Promotion Department is located in BLDG 2527, 2nd floor, Room 2034.
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