SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii- To remain at a high state of readiness is every commander's mission. Firing ranges are constantly being booked to log weapons qualification; and physical training is getting tougher. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) are constantly testing their Soldiers on tactical and technical knowledge. However, one very important aspect to readiness is being completely missed: behavioral health.
The 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (2IBCT) is finding ways to provide medical service that are convenient for their Soldiers. The opening of the relocated 2IBCT Embedded Behavioral Health (EBH) office is making the commander's mission easier to complete.
Lt. Col. Evelyn Vento, officer in charge of behavioral health, Schofield Barracks, stated that "By having the EBH in the brigade's (BDE) footprint, critical behavioral health services are closer in proximity to the Soldiers and leaders. This allows for improvements in mission readiness, communication, accessibility, continuity of care, and Soldier and key leader satisfaction."
Moving the EBH into the BDE's area provides the Soldier with a convenience that wasn't previously available. The new location will allow Soldiers who do not possess a vehicle the ability to walk just a short distance to make their appointment. This might not seem like much, however, when a Soldier needs to be transported in order to make their appointment, this takes away another Soldier, or NCO, who might be more useful completing more pertinent tasks.
U.S. Army Health Clinic- Schofield Barracks' number one priority is providing the Army with mission ready, fit for duty Soldiers. The USAHC-SB continually looks for ways to better serve our Soldiers and provide them with the best care. Our Soldiers deserve nothing but the best.
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