April 17, 2026

Military to open clinic aimed at treating chronic conditions from Red Hill fuel spill

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HONOLULU — The Red Hill Clinic will start accepting patients suffering from long-term health impacts from the water contamination from the Red Hill fuel leak. The first appointments will be available on Jan. 3, 2023.


What You Need To Know

    • The Red Hill Clinic will treat patients suffering chronic conditions because of the Red Hill fuel leak
    • Patients can start making appointments on Dec. 27
    • A military doctor acknowledged that little is known about the long-term effects of exposure to fuel-tainted water
  • Some conditions people have reported include skin problems, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory and neurological conditions

Starting on Dec. 27, 2022, patients who are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System can call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line (NAL) at 800-874-2273 to make appointments.

The clinic will offer expedited referrals to speciality care providers when needed.

The Red Hill Clinic will operate out of Naval Health Clinic Hawaii’s Branch Health Clinic – Makalapa, located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

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