Tripler Army Medical Center

01/27/2026

Download your Hawaii Patient Guidebook!

If you are a TRICARE beneficiary in Hawaii, this guidebook is your valuable resource for finding medical and dental facilities in Hawaii, learning how to make appointments and access your records, getting prescription information, and much more.

Scan the QR code or go to https://www.dha.mil/HawaiiPatientGuidebook

01/26/2026

Call the MHS Nurse Advice Line anytime—day or night—for expert guidance.

In the U.S., Guam and Puerto Rico:
Call 1-800-874-2273, option 1

For all other country-specific phone numbers, go to https://MHSNurseAdviceLine.com.

01/26/2026

📢 New Outpatient Laboratory Hours at TAMC!

Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the operating hours for the TAMC Outpatient Laboratory will change.

🕖 New Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday: 7 a.m to 4 p.m.
Closed: Weekends and federal holidays

Schedule your appointments for lab services through the Digital Appointment Portal > https://informatics-stage.health.mil/DAP/

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to improve our services.

01/23/2026

Your Comfort. Your Safety. Your Choice.

Every patient — and every healthcare professional — has the right to request a chaperone during a medical examination. If you would like a chaperone at any time, please inform a member of the medical team.

A chaperone must be offered for certain sensitive exams, procedures, and clinical encounters.

Chaperones help ensure privacy, safety, respect, and clear communication throughout your visit.

For questions or assistance, please contact your facility’s Patient Advocate Office.

We are committed to your safety and dignity.

01/21/2026

Did you know we have a Patient Advocate to serve as your go-to resource for concerns or questions about health care services received atTripler Army Medical Center? The Patient Advocate also registers comments about great experiences a patient had at our facility. We want to hear from you! Please contact at 808-433-6336.

Military Treatment Facility Patient Advocates are trained experts with access to health care information and resources. They can provide a copy, and explain the content, of the Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. They are great communicators and listeners whenever a patient or a family member has a concern to be addressed, investigated, and resolved in a timely manner.

When patients have a question or concern, the Patient Advocate is the source for resolution. Their responsibilities include:
-Listening to patient concerns
-Responding timely to complaints
-Explaining military hospital or clinic policies, procedures, and operations
-Mediating concerns between the patient and medical team
-Explaining military hospital or clinic policies, procedures, and operations
-Mediating concerns between the patient and medical team

01/21/2026

🌟 Meet Sharron "Sherri" Ward, a dedicated administrative assistant and site coordinator at Tripler Army Medical Center. With 30 years of service under her belt, Sherri continues to make a positive impact through her work with Newcomer's Hospital Orientation with the Department of Hospital Education and Training. Her commitment and passion for helping others shine through every day!

👉 Read more about Sherri’s inspiring journey and her unwavering commitment to excellence: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/556433/sharron-sherri-ward-why-decades-service-and-commitment-keep-her-tripler

01/20/2026

The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal lets you view your test results as soon as they’re ready. Earlier access to these results means you may see them before your provider.

Don’t worry if you’re having trouble interpreting them. You can always reach out to your care team.

Learn more🔗 https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/4376744/get-your-health-results-faster-in-2026-lab-and-test-results-immediately-availab

01/20/2026

If you are a TRICARE beneficiary in Hawaii, this guidebook is your valuable resource for finding medical and dental facilities in Hawaii, learning how to make appointments and access your records, getting prescription information, and much more.

Scan the QR code or go to https://www.dha.mil/HawaiiPatientGuidebook

01/16/2026

🚨 Important Update: Antepartum Diagnostic Center Location Change🚨

📍 New Location:The Antepartum Diagnostic Center (ADC) and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinic have temporarily relocated from the 6th floor to 5B1 due to a maintenance issue.

Please ensure you head to the new location on 5B1 for your appointments.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/15/2026

🛡️ Your Safety, Your Comfort, Your Choice🏥

Did you know you can request a chaperone during your medical appointments at military hospitals and clinics? TRICARE is committed to ensuring your comfort and safety during every visit.

Learn more about this important option and how it works:

When you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your safety, comfort, and privacy are top priorities. The Defense Health Agency recently published its chaperone policy across all military

01/15/2026

Attention Tripler Army Medical Center Patients!

Please be aware of a lane closure scheduled between Ala Mahamoe St. and Apona St. from August 25, 2025, to February 26, 2026.

What to expect: The Department of Public Works will be performing essential sewer line repairs, resulting in a lane closure and contraflow traffic pattern Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel to and from the medical center. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve infrastructure on post.

If you miss your appointment or need to reschedule, please contact the appointment line at 888-683-2778.

01/15/2026

Urgent/Emergent Dental Care on Oahu

Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Your Military Service maintains normal duty day clinic and sick call hours to handle these situations. For after-hours emergencies, please go to the Tripler Emergency Department or nearest hospital.

Sick call hours during the military duty day are as follows:

Desmond Doss (Schofield Barracks): Monday-Friday: 7:30-10 a.m.

Bhaskar (Fort Shafter): Monday-Friday: 7:30 -10 a.m.

BHC Kaneohe Bay: Monday-Friday: 7-9 a.m.

BHC Camp Smith: Monday-Thursday: 7-8 a.m.

BHC Makalapa: Monday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

BHC Wahiawa: Monday-Friday: 7-9 a.m.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 to 4 p.m. on a space-available basis