General Recognizes Red Hill Clinic Personnel for Medical Support After 2021 Fuel Release [Image 2 of 6]

U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Latoya Collier, left, receives a challenge coin from U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz on June 6, 2024, at Red Hill Clinic, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, for providing medical support following a November 2021 jet fuel release that exposed members of the community to contaminated water. Collier is a nurse and resident of Miami, Florida. Soliz is the director of Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific.

“Our mission is to maintain a ready medical force that delivers highly reliable, patient-centered care to warfighters and their ʻohana,” said Collier. She added that it is important to “deliver a high caliber of care and stellar customer service, and let the community know they can count on us to serve their needs. I feel our contributions as a Red Hill team have been impactful in ensuring that all patients receive the services promptly to alleviate stress and address concerns. We want our patients to know their concerns are our priority and valued.”
General Recognizes Red Hill Clinic Personnel for Medical Support After 2021 Fuel Release [Image 2 of 6]

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General Recognizes Red Hill Clinic Personnel for Medical Support After 2021 Fuel Release [Image 1 of 6]

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