SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (June 23, 2016) -- Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent, commanding general, U.S. Army Regional Health Command -- Pacific, hosted a ceremony welcoming Col. Deydre S. Teyhen, commander, U.S. Army Health Clinic -- Schofield Barracks (USAHC--SB). Teyhen, assumed leadership from the outgoing commander Col. Pete Eberhardt during the change of command ceremony at the USAHC-SB, June 23, 2016. Teyhen is a Physical Therapist, and was recently assigned as the Assistant Chief of Staff-Public Health at the Army's office of the Surgeon General.
During her inaugural speech, Teyhen said she is "looking forward to working with the Soldiers and civilians of the clinic as they continue to champion excellent health and medical readiness."
During the ceremony, Sargent and Teyhen both highlighted the major accomplishments of Eberhardt during his time as clinic commander. Eberhardt will be retiring and this is his final accomplishment during his 24 year career.
Eberhardt has also commanded the MEDEVAC Company in the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) of Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, and 2nd Battalion 4th Aviation Regiment of Fort Hood, Texas. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during his time with the 25th CAB and with Task Force Mustang to Northern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Eberhardt said that "having the privilege to work in this Command, with these Soldiers and
civilians, has been an extremely rewarding experience. I have learned the true meaning of 'concerned care' from the dedicated professionals. Every day they push through the daily grind to ensure our Soldiers are ready and their families are taking care of. I couldn't be prouder. Additionally, I've been extremely lucky to have been part of the awesome USARHAW team the past 2 years. The community and teamwork across the Commands went way beyond any expectation."
Ebherhardt concluding his remarks with, "thanks to all those leaders and Soldiers that made it possible".
During his time as commander, he led the expansion of the Behavioral Health Department to five embedded behavioral health teams; a child and family behavioral health team, a multi-disciplinary team, a family advocacy program and the reintegration of the Army substance abuse program. The opening of a fifth Soldier centered medical home to support 25th Fires and Sustainment, the Army Wellness Center, and multiple other projects to maintain one of the largest free-standing ambulatory care facilities in the Department of Defense was opened with a staff of almost 500 military and civilian personnel.
As a leader, Eberhardt was appreciated by the staff and Soldiers of the USAHC--SB.
"You could actually tell he cared; he was involved. I have never seen a commander who was so engaged with the Soldiers and staff," stated Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles Jr, NCOIC Patient Center Medical Home Family Practice.
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