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

  • TMA/TRICARE Benefits - Healthy Living
  • Military One Source - Your physical and emotional well-being and the quality of your connections with others have an enormous impact on your life. That’s why Military OneSource offers resources to help you keep yourself and your relationships healthy and strong.
  • Mayo Clinic - Our mission is to empower people to manage their health. We accomplish this by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic.
  • WebMD - WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. You can trust that the content is timely and credible.
  • Life’s Essential 8 - Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, and other major health problems.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Health Information Center - Look up a disease or a condition using the A to Z Index or select a topic area.
  • ShipShape - approved weight management program, coordinated by the local Navy Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs). The program was developed and made available at the local MTF level to increase accessibility of a weight management program for Active Duty Sailors and Marines needing assistance in maintaining Physical Readiness Standards.
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Educating the general public about ways to prevent injury and promote health is one of the missions of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
  • STOP Sports Injuries - To help keep kids in the game for life, STOP Sports Injuries targets the sports that have the highest rates of overuse and trauma injuries. Check out our helpful tip sheets to learn about how to stay safe when playing sports.
  • Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command: War Fighter Wellness Link

  • 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.
  • American Council on Exercise - Exercise Database & Library. Browse through total-body exercises or movements that target more specific areas of the body. Each comes with a detailed description and photos to help ensure proper form..

  • Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command: War Fighter Wellness - Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Health Promotion and Wellness Department promotes healthy relationships and prevention of undesired outcomes among Sailors and Marines. We offer practical tools, educational resources, and prevention strategies that can help you remain sexually and reproductively healthy.
  • Planned Parenthood of Marysville
    10210 State Avenue
    Marysville, WA 98271
    Phone: (800) 769-0045
  • Planned Parenthood of Mount Vernon
    1805 E. Division Street
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
    Phone: (877) 714-1149
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America
  • Access Matters-At AccessMatters, we work to make sure that teens and adults have access to the sexual and reproductive health services and information they seek. That means fighting against racism and other oppressions that can hinder access to health care.
  • It's Your (Sex) Life - Sex can be one of life’s most fulfilling experiences. But whether or not you’re sexually active, there is information you should have to help you set your own boundaries and make your own choices about sexual activity. These days, what you don’t know can hurt you, so you’ll want to get the facts – and fast. Whether or not you’re currently having sex, you may have lots of questions about how to protect yourself and your partner. Fortunately, IYSL has some answers. Here you will find reliable information about decision making, how to talking openly with your partner, how to prevent unintended pregnancy, and how to stay healthy by using protection and getting tested regularly for HIV and other STDs
  • Take Charge of Your Sexual Health - What you need to know about preventive services. This guide informs men and women of all ages about sexual health. It focuses on the preventive services that can help protect and improve your sexual health. The guide explains these recommended services and helps you find and talk with a health care provider.
  • National Library of Medicine’s on-line Sexually Transmitted Disease - This tutorial is a self-paced sound and slide program that covers STD symptoms and prevention.

  • 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.
      EX - The EX Program offers free support to assist you along your journey to quit smoking, chewing, or vaping. Available every step of the way with the most current, proven approaches to quitting from real quitters and nicotine dependence treatment professionals.
      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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