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Ask the MEDDAC commander
Weight management tips for a healthier you
QIt seems that I have picked
up a few extra pounds over
Col. James
Mundy
the holiday season. What can I do
to shed the pounds quickly, but
safely?
A Despite
popular beliefs, the
healthiest way to lose
weight is by eating healthier and
exercising.
Here are some tips to a
healthier you:
• Begin a consistent exercise routine. No excuses for
not exercising, but be sure to check with your doctor
first.
• Eat smaller portions and understand the portion
sizes of all foods.
• Eat three meals per day; do not skip meals.
• Increase fiber: eat whole grains and less refined carbohydrates.
Pharmacy
Refill prescriptions online at
http://www.moncrief.amedd.army.mil/.
Look for “Pharmacy Refills Online” on
the right side of the Web page.
The Post Exchange Refill Pharmacy
is the only site to pick up refills called in
or ordered online.
MEDDAC requires a signed authorization
form to be completed before a
spouse, family member or friend can
pick up someone else’s prescriptions.
Main Outpatient Pharmacy: open
from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays
(in the MACH basement).
Refill Pharmacy: open from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m., weekdays (in the Post Exchange
Annex).
Main Outpatient Clinic 751-2385
Refill, Voice 751-4609
Health
• Increase veggies to three or more servings per day.
• Increase fruits to two-to-three servings per day.
• Decrease or avoid sweetened beverages (regular
soda, fruit drinks, sweet tea, sports drinks, Kool-Aid or
lemonade.)
• Decrease fast food and restaurant dining.
• Keep a food diary for at least one week.
• Measure foods so that you know what one serving
looks like.
• Decrease excess consumption of junk foods, such
as cookies, cakes, pies, candy, doughnuts, pastries, chips,
crackers and soda. Save these items for special occasions
and even then watch the portion sizes.
• Decrease excess fats that are in fast food, fatty cuts
of meat, full fat dairy products, chips, desserts, butter,
margarine, cream, high-fat salad dressings, sauces and
gravies.
• Use small amounts of healthy fats, such as olive or
canola oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish like salmon,
mackerel, albacore tuna, sardines, herring and fat found
in soy products. Do not eliminate total fat.
Refill, Automated 751-2250
Toll-free refill (866) 489-0950
Gastric Bypass Support Group
The Gastric Bypass Support Group
will meet at 6 p.m., the second Tuesday
of the month in the MACH eighth floor
waiting room. For more information call
751-0392.
This is not just for weight loss
patients; all who are interested are welcome
to attend.
Adopt a Pet
Call the veterinary clinic for information
751-7160/5132 on adopting a cat or
dog.
Medical Records
Medical records are the property of
the U.S. government and must be turned
in at the Medical Records Station upon
enrolling at MACH. Call 751-2471 for a
copy of records.
Soldiers to be treated at Hagen
Dental Clinic
All Fort Jackson permanent party dental
records have been transferred to
Hagen Dental Clinic.
Soldiers with scheduled appointments
will be treated there, and those reporting
for dental sick call may do so 7:15-10
a.m. and 1:15-2:30 p.m., weekdays. Any
questions regarding this change, call 751-
5820.
TRICARE Online
Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE
Prime at MACH can schedule an
appointment 24 hours a day, seven days
a week at www.tricareonline.com or
Tips to feel full:
• Eat more fiber and drink more water.
• Eat more veggies or start a meal with a broth based
soup.
• Slow down when eating and wait 20 minutes before
going for seconds.
Fad diets:
Don’t diet. Diets are short term and to lose weight
permanently you must change your eating habits.
Herbal weight loss supplements can be dangerous
because many can interact with different supplements or
prescription medications. Beware of emotional eating
and other stimulants to eating and make sure to eat only
when you are truly hungry.
For more information, contact the Nutrition Care
Division at 751-2489.
If you would like to submit a question for Ask the
MEDDAC or DENTAC Commander, call 751-2061 or email
Nakia.Hall@se.amedd.army.mil.
www.moncrief.amedd.army.mil. For
more information call 751-0338.
TRICARE Online Kiosks
TRICARE online kiosks are located
at the post library, the MG Robert B.
Solomon Center, the Strom Thurmond
Building, the hospital, the golf course,
the refill pharmacy, the Education center,
the Palmetto Lodge and the Post
Exchange.
These kiosks allow eligible patients
optimize access to health care through
Web-based technologies, tools and information.
Overseas Travel Clinic
The Overseas Travel Clinic is held
from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and
Friday. For more information call 751-
5251.