April 24, 2014
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: World Wide Caution The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Information also suggests that al-Qa'ida and its affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings. U.S. citizens should closely monitor Travel Warnings and Alerts, as well as Country Specific Information, on the Department of State's travel website http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html to review the latest safety and security information for destination countries. Possible Delays Anticipated at Base Entrances Security personnel will be utilizing vehicle denial barriers randomly at the entry control gates of the bases. This could result in delays at entrances to the installations, so please plan accordingly. For safety concerns, drivers are reminded to clearly follow the gate guard’s instructions while entering installations. Ultrasound Services Temporarily Unavailable at USNH Naples Beginning May 1, certain ultrasound services at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be temporarily unavailable. Patients requiring routine obstetric anatomy scans, ultrasounds of the carotid arteries and aorta, and scans of infant hips may be referred to the local preferred provider network. If your healthcare provider is ordering a study that is affected, they will work with you to coordinate an appropriate network referral. All referrals for network care need to be scheduled in person at the Referral Management Center on the ground floor of the hospital in the Patient Administration hallway, Room 1319. For questions or concerns, patients and families are encouraged to contact the Utilization Management Office at DSN 629-6317 or 081-811-6317. Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is being conducted until May 14. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha-util-midmar.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy.