Event Details
Location: DHHQ Pavilion Salon A or Virtual
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, physical therapists, medical coders, health care executives, social workers, pharmacists, case managers, psychologists, speech language professionals, counselors and other healthcare professionals who support/care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, National Guardsmen, military veterans and/or their families.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
The 2016 Military Health System (MHS) Speaker Series is intended to drive performance higher by sharing knowledge and best practices across the MHS. Attendees will be able to apply the information learned during the speaker series to the work they do that relates to the military healthcare environment.
The topics covered during this event support a joint, integrated, premier system of health, supporting those who serve in the defense of our country and the newly established DHA objectives.
The event will:
- Educate MHS personnel on how their (individual) contributions help to successfully improve readiness, health, care, and management of costs.
- Provide specific training and leverage peer networking with military, civilian and private sector experts so attendees can return to their workplace and apply the lessons learned.
Nearby Nature Experiences for Human Health and Wellness
- Access key research literature concerning nearby nature and human health and wellness.
- Understand the range of populations that are served by parks, gardens, and city trees.
- Understand the potential beneficial mechanisms of nature-based facilities and programs.
- Consider applications of nature experience for therapeutic purposes.
Obesity and Weight Management: The Role of Behavioral Health Providers in Primary Care
- Understand the definition and classifications of overweight and obese
- Understand the rates and costs of obesity
- Identify interventions appropriate for use in the primary care setting
Using Technology to Improve the Mental Health Literacy of Military Youth
- Define mental health literacy and how it relates to military youth.
- Understand the latest research on mental health literacy and technology.
- Integrate the use of web - and mobile - based applications resources into outreach and clinical settings.
Unit Needs Assessment
- Identify informal and formal methods of obtaining information on unit needs.
- Identify the differences and benefits between the various formal needs. assessment tools.
- Demonstrate the process for administrering and scoring tools.
0900 - 0910 |
Opening Remarks
Lavonne Williams
DHA Learning and Development Division
Lolita T O'Donnell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. (Moderator)
Events Planning Chief, Operations
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury
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0910 - 1040 |
Nearby Nature Experiences for Human Health and Wellness
Kathleen Wolf, Ph.D., M.L.A.
Research Scientist
College of Environment
University of Washington (Seattle)
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1040 - 1045 |
Break
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1045 - 1215 |
Obesity and Weight Management: Role of Behavioral Health Providers
in Primary Care
Silvia DeGirolamo, Psy.D., M.H.A, M.A.
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
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1215 - 1315 |
Lunch Break
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1315 - 1445 |
Using Technology to Improve the Mental Health Literacy of Military Youth
Kelly A. Blasko, Ph.D., M.A.
Counseling Psychologist, Mobile Web Program Lead
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
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1445 - 1450 |
Break
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1450 - 1620 |
Unit Needs Assessment
Deanna Beech, Ph.D., M.A.
Child Psychologist
Child and Family Behavioral Health Service
Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
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1620 - 1630 |
Closing Remarks
Lavonne Williams
DHA Learning and Development Division
Lolita T O'Donnell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. (Moderator)
Events Planning Chief, Operations
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatice Brain Injury
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Continuing education credit is available from Professional Education Services Group (PESG). You must register by 6 p.m. (EST) on January 20, 2016, to qualify for the receipt of continuing education credit.
The awarding of continuing education credit is limited in scope to health care providers who actively provide care to U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, National Guardsmen, military veterans and their families.
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