Starting at the beginning of the year, the Vicenza Army Wellness Center (AWC) has relocated to the second floor of the U.S. Army Health Center next to Dermatology.
"We are located where the old OBGYN clinic was located," said Christie Cornell, USAHC-Vicenza AWC director.
Cornell explained that the AWC provides integrated and standardized primary prevention programs and services that promote, enhance and sustain healthy lifestyles to improve the overall well-being of Soldiers and Family Members.
"We also team up with other agencies to offer Tobacco Workshop, Sleep Classes, and last but not least, we are available to go to the units and provide classes and unit assessments," she added.
The services include Metabolic Testing, Fitness Assessments, Biofeedback, Body Composition and Wellness Coaching.
"We offer our services to active duty, family members and Department of Defense civilians," said Amber Scharbo, Vicenza AWC health technician.
"We are very happy to be in this new facility. It is more spacious and closer to the other healthcare providers. No referral is needed. Call or stop by to make an appointment with us," said Scharbo.
For information and reservation call DSN 636-9746 or CIV 0444-61-9746.
Also, located on the second floor of Caserma Ederle USAHC and adjacent to the AWC, sits the Public Health Command District-Southern Europe (PHCD-SE), which completed its relocation to the former Vicenza HC Birthing Center Feb. 13.
"The decision to move the PHCD-SE to the former birthing center was made in an effort to consolidate all medical services within the same facility," explained Maj. Gregory Reppas, PHCD-SE deputy commander.
"I believe that the decision was made in April 2014 but officially announced around the time of the closure of the birthing center in June 2014," he said.
As part of its missions the Public Health, Food Inspection, and Animal Medical Services support local agencies and remain trained and ready to support world-wide contingency operations.
Reppas added that Vicenza is one of the seven branches that receive services including animal medicine, veterinary treatment facilities caring for Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and conducting outpatient visits.
The other branches under the Headquarters of PH also include Aviano, Naples, Sigonella, Rota, Incirlik and the U.K.
Other services provided by PH cover Food Safety/Defense, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health.
The Food Safety/Defense ensures food safety and food defense for service members in EUCOM and AFRICOM spanning 26 countries, while Industrial Hygiene (IH) conducts health education and work site assessments to ensure that Caserma Ederle, Del Din and Camp Darby installation spaces are safe for the workforce and that harmful exposures are measured and reported to the garrison leadership for action.
Last but not least, the Occupational Health (OH) ensures safety in the work place for civilians, Local Nationals, and Non-Appropriated Fund workers hired through the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center on USAG Vicenza, Del Din and Camp Darby.
Conducting work site visits, providing health education, hearing and vision conservation services and periodic health assessments/pre-employment physicals, drug and alcohol testing are just some of OH's responsibilities.
The center operating hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed on Federal and Training holidays. IH and OH are open on training holidays.
For information about OH call DSN 636-9418 or 0444-61 9418.
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