YORKTOWN — The team of U.S. Navy Sailors and civilians assigned to Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown concluded their participation in Exercise Citadel Shield…
The Defense Health Agency Region Indo-Pacific clinic started serving military members and their families in January to address long-term health effects related to the Red Hill fuel spill. Civilians on the Navy's water system from November 2021 to March 2022 are now eligible for the same care as of Monday.
The military has launched the Red Hill health clinic to assist people who have experienced health problems due to fuel contamination of the drinking water system serving Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and surrounding neighborhoods. But some are reporting a range of difficulties, including getting appointments.
During the November 2021 fuel spill, those on the Navy's water system reported a variety of health issues including skin rashes and gastrointestinal problems. Some have reported long-term effects
The Defense Health Agency Region Indo-Pacific is set to open a Red Hill health clinic for service members and their families who may be experiencing symptoms from the fuel spill.