C(cid:202)(cid:195)(cid:195)(cid:174)(cid:221)(cid:221)(cid:174)(cid:202)(cid:196)(cid:155)(cid:151) O(cid:165)(cid:165)(cid:174)(cid:145)(cid:155)(cid:217)(cid:221) A(cid:221)(cid:221)(cid:202)(cid:145)(cid:174)(cid:131)(cid:227)(cid:174)(cid:202)(cid:196) (cid:202)(cid:165) (cid:227)(cid:171)(cid:155) U.S. P(cid:231)(cid:144)(cid:189)(cid:174)(cid:145) H(cid:155)(cid:131)(cid:189)(cid:227)(cid:171) S(cid:155)(cid:217)(cid:242)(cid:174)(cid:145)(cid:155) VOL. 52, ISSUE 1 Salus Populi Suprema Lex Este January/February 2015 COA: Protecting the interests of the USPHS Commissioned Corps since 1951 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A New Year, A New Surgeon General Thoughts as We Begin 2015 T he New Year and the 50th Annu- al Symposium Well, here we are, two months into the new year, and everything is moving quite rapidly. Your COA/ James T. (Jim) Currie, PH.D COF staff is Colonel, USA (Ret.) busily prepar- ing for the upcoming Symposium, about which I wrote in the December issue of Frontline. I hope that you all have al- ready registered for the Symposium (18- Pictured L to R: Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, COA Execu(cid:415)ve Director Jim 21 May, Atlanta) and have secured your Currie, and COA Deputy Execu(cid:415)ve Director John McElligo(cid:425) hotel reservations. For those of you who live in the greater Atlanta area, this will be an ideal opportunity for you to engage D r. Vivek H. Murthy was confirmed by the United States Senate as the U.S. in professional activities with other Surgeon General on 15 December, 2014, and was sworn into the office on 18 members of the Corps, to hear some ter- December. Dr. Murthy assumed the rank of Vice Admiral upon assuming the office rific speakers, and to pick up continuing and now commands the 6700 commissioned officers in the U.S. Public Health education credits at a rock-bottom price. We look forward to seeing at least a Service. thousand PHS officers in Atlanta. VADM Murthy was born in Huddersfield, England, to a family that had emigrated The New Congress from India. His family moved to Miami when he was three years old, and he grew up there. VADM Murthy graduated from Harvard University Magna cum Laude in With the new year came the new 114th three years and received both an MD degree and an MBA in Health Care Manage‐ Congress. I can’t say much about what it ment from Yale University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at promises for the Commissioned Corps Brigham and Women’s Hospital. and the U.S. Public Health Service, be- cause we have a whole new cast of char- VADM Murthy founded and served as President of Doctors for America, a group of acters who have taken control. As I am physicians who support healthcare reform. President Obama appointed him to the sure you know, Republicans took the U.S. Presiden(cid:415)al Advisory Council on Preven(cid:415)on, Health Promo(cid:415)on, and Integra(cid:415)ve Senate in the November 2014 elections and Public Health in 2011. This group advises the Na(cid:415)onal Preven(cid:415)on Council on and now enjoy a 54-46 majority in the ways to advance the country’s health. Senate and an increased majority in the House. (Executive Director, cont’d. on p. 35) COA Member Benefits Capitol Hill Representation Efforts on Capitol Hill continually support all Commis- sioned Corps officers - active-duty, Legislative Update and retired. Car Rental Discount - Looking Ahead: COA Legislative Advocacy in 2015 Avis & Budget Members enjoy discount rates on W ith the New Year well underway, The Board’s Legisla(cid:415)on and Benefits Avis and Budget rentals. important legisla(cid:415)ve and regulatory Commi(cid:425)ee has had a work group looking at issues affec(cid:415)ng the PHS Commissioned Corps this whole issue since it began to take shape Financial Services - and its individual officers have landed in nearly five years ago. The work group deter‐ Pentagon Federal Credit Union COA’s lap. Some are new, such as the obsta‐ mined that the idea of looking separately at PenFed is an on-line credit union cles that some new parents are experiencing PHS and NOAA did not originate with the providing full service to members as they try to access established benefits. President. It was in the enabling statute. And worldwide. And some are holdovers, such as ge(cid:427)ng the before that, it was a part of the Defense sluggish Transporta(cid:415)on Safety Administra(cid:415)on Department’s original proposal. Frontline to include PHS officers in its program offering COA’s newsletter reports on month- streamlined screening to airline passengers So, what is our plan? The Legisla(cid:415)on & ly activities and items of interest who pose no terrorist threat. Hard to believe, Benefit Commi(cid:425)ee’s work group agreed to about the Corps & COA. but COA has been on this case for two years, review the MCRMC recommenda(cid:415)ons the joined by MOAA and PHS leadership. moment they hit the street, and forward their Insurance Programs - AGIA views to COA staff. COA Execu(cid:415)ve Director Participate in low-cost insurance COA’s most immediate issue, however, is the Jim Currie and Deputy Execu(cid:415)ve Director programs that may continue anxiously awaited report of the Military John McElligo(cid:425) are represen(cid:415)ng COA and after leaving the PHS as long as Compensa(cid:415)on and Re(cid:415)rement Moderniza‐ advoca(cid:415)ng for PHS interests in a two‐day your membership in COA remains (cid:415)on Commission (MCRMC). As I write, the workshop hosted by MOAA. They and others current. report is not yet available; we were told the will thoroughly and carefully peruse the expected release date would be January 30. MCRMC report. The idea is to bring together Local Representation all organiza(cid:415)ons in The Military Coali(cid:415)on to Military Compensa(cid:415)on & Re(cid:415)rement develop a serious and united response that COA Branches generate new venues will, in the end, carry the day with Congress. for meeting fellow officers within Whatever the Commission recommends and your local area while providing a Congress ul(cid:415)mately decides, current ac(cid:415)ve‐ Do you want to weigh‐in and try to help forum for the discussion of concerns duty and re(cid:415)red service personnel will not be preserve career incen(cid:415)ves and the future of within the Commissioned Corps. affected. Looking to the future, however, it’s your service? Visit the MCRMC website a(cid:332)er a different story. All of the military and uni‐ 30 January, access the final report, and let Publication - formed services community is concerned COA staff know what you think. Public Health Reports about the MCRMC recommenda(cid:415)ons. A(cid:332)er Free subscription to the Journal all, the Commission’s goals are to save mon‐ Budget Authority for OSG Public Health Reports. ey and, and the same (cid:415)me, find a way to be “fair” to service personnel who do not stay A high priority item on COA’s Legisla(cid:415)ve Scholarship Program for the 20 years that historically have been Agenda is money (and control thereof) for COA offers thousands of dollars necessary to earn re(cid:415)rement pay and bene‐ the Office of the Surgeon General. OSG has towards college scholarships for fits. Indeed, it is hard to see how career in‐ been without its own appropria(cid:415)on for five children and spouses of COA cen(cid:415)ves can be taken from one group and years. Thus, when it came (cid:415)me to train PHS members. offered to another without disrup(cid:415)ve threats clinicians and hospital administrators headed to an all‐volunteer force. for Liberia to care for Ebola‐infected health MPH@GW/MHA@GW care workers, there was no money for essen‐ $7500 scholarships to earn com- COA has a par(cid:415)cular concern. As Frontline (cid:415)al pre‐deployment training. Unbelievable pletely online, accredited Master of readers will recall, the President’s orders to but true. At the last minute, CDC came Public Health and Master of Health the Commission two years ago included a through with enough money for three days of Administration degrees direc(cid:415)ve to “consider the differences” be‐ training in Anniston, Alabama, for PHS teams tween the armed forces and the other uni‐ on their way to Monrovia to staff and manage Ribbon formed services, meaning PHS and the NOAA a new hospital for health care workers sick Authorized to be worn on the PHS Corps. That caught our a(cid:425)en(cid:415)on. If the with Ebola. uniform by members in good stand- “modernized” military compensa(cid:415)on and ing when attending COA functions. re(cid:415)rement system je(cid:427)sons the PHS Commis‐ COA would like to see $5 million for OSG for sioned Corps, there will be nothing be(cid:425)er out emergency response and pre‐deployment there. So the future of the PHS is at stake training, and $35 million overall. It may be an here, even if current ac(cid:415)ve‐duty and re(cid:415)red impossibly steep climb. Late last year, COA officers are not at risk. (Legisla(cid:415)ve Update, cont’d. on p. 14) 2 Commissioned Officers Association COA Chair’s Corner COA Board Releases COA 2015-2019 Strategic Plan! M y fellow officers and other uniformed services, PHS Commissioned Corps officers friends, have risked and lost their lives in the line of duty. They are called to serve on the front lines of raging outbreaks of epi‐ It gives me great pride and demic disease, and must respond within days of a natural pleasure to introduce the disaster to work in temporary medical facili(cid:415)es or austere Commissioned Officers Associa‐ condi(cid:415)ons to care for vic(cid:415)ms of such events. Corps officers (cid:415)on's (COA) 2015‐2019 Strategic serve in remote field areas to help the most vulnerable Plan on behalf of the COA popula(cid:415)ons, and in research laboratories, administra(cid:415)ve Board of Directors (BOD). The posts and opera(cid:415)ons centers to support a breadth of cri(cid:415)cal BOD Strategic Planning Com‐ health and safety efforts facing the Na(cid:415)on. Officers need a mi(cid:425)ee worked hard to put strong advocate to support this essen(cid:415)al role. together a plan that sets a clear and bold direc(cid:415)on for COA, Finally, our branches are the key link to our membership CAPT Sara Newman, USPHS and serves as a guiding docu‐ and to local communi(cid:415)es. And because the work of the ment for COA staff and the COA commi(cid:425)ees and branches. Corps impacts communi(cid:415)es locally, we need strong Branches We believe it will help COA achieve its mission to support to support advocate and provide opportuni(cid:415)es for our a strong and robust PHS Commissioned Corps and ul(cid:415)mate‐ officers to be(cid:425)er serve at the local level. When branches are ly protect and promote the health and safety of the inac(cid:415)ve and/or have low membership, this diminishes the American people. We refined COA's vision and mission in capacity of COA to be effec(cid:415)ve. We need strong, ac(cid:415)ve this updated plan, and established new goals and branches that carry the message of COA and demonstrate the objec(cid:415)ves to address four priority areas: Membership, impact of our efforts. Visibility, Advocacy and Branches. I am grateful to the many officers and most senior The COA is a membership organiza(cid:415)on whose sole purpose Commissioned Corps leaders who shared their input and ideas is to protect and enhance the public health and safety of to inform this plan. We believe it captures the priori(cid:415)es of the United States by suppor(cid:415)ng and advancing the inter‐ our members and provides a clear framework for suppor(cid:415)ng ests of the Commissioned Corps and its Officers. We believe key areas of needed a(cid:425)en(cid:415)on. We are thrilled to present it every ac(cid:415)ve duty and re(cid:415)red PHS commissioned officer here. should be a member of COA to further its ability to support our work in uniform. Finally, I am proud to lead an outstanding and highly dedicated COA Board of Directors this year, and I am Visibility of the important work the Commissioned Corps humbled to serve alongside the most hard‐working, loyal does is another priority. The Commissioned Corps cannot and caring people in this Na(cid:415)on: our Commissioned Corps remain an unknown en(cid:415)ty in the federal government, in officers. the public health arena, and as a significant uniformed service for the American People. Lack of visibility correlates with a lack of support needed for training and response ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es, and parity with our sister services. Advocacy for the Commissioned Corps is much more than Sara B. Newman, DrPH, MCP CAPT USPHS parity of benefits as a uniformed service. Commissioned Chair, 2014‐2015 Board of Directors officers need an advocate to speak on our behalf. Like INCREASING COA MEMBERSHIP IS OUR #1 PRIORITY! HELP COA GROW AS THE COMMISSIONED CORPS GROWS — RECRUIT A NEW/FORMER MEMBER TODAY! January/February 2015 - Frontline 3 Advancing public health and public health leadership for a healthier Na(cid:415)on. Visit the Founda(cid:415)on online at www.phscof.org. COF President’s Corner G’day, Mate!* I remember Australia Born in New Jersey and raised in Illinois, email from home or while riding the bus as a beau(cid:415)ful coun‐ John is a product of public grade school or train. We do a lot with such a small try. The areas we and Catholic high school and college. A staff. I am proud of our team’s accom‐ travelled years ago returned Peace Corps volunteer, John plishments. were lush and green has worked in a state health department and many of them and with non‐profits. He is a platoon Bob: What would you describe as your reminded us of the leader in the Army Reserve, drills with a proudest accomplishment or milestone in 1950’s and 60’s in the second unit on Capitol Hill, and is co‐ your professional career? United States, a less chair of The Military Coali(cid:415)on’s Guard RADM Robert C. rushed and more and Reserve Commi(cid:425)ee. John: I remain very proud of my decision Williams, (Ret.), USPHS peaceful (cid:415)me. Aus‐ to volunteer with the Peace Corps in both tralians were kind, generous, and Bob: What is your favorite part of being Cote d’Ivoire and Madagascar. Those ex‐ outgoing people. A stranger could meet the COF Deputy Director? periences set me on a path of na(cid:415)onal you at a gas sta(cid:415)on and invite you to service and ins(cid:415)lled in me a sense that I lunch with his family. They might have John: I enjoy helping our team of trus‐ can and will shape the future, in whatever honked at you for driving on the “right tees and staff to support the con(cid:415)nuing small ways possible. side” of the road, but they were just as educa(cid:415)on of PHS officers. It’s nice to quick to beam you an invi(cid:415)ng smile. It is, know that our efforts will impact the fu‐ Bob: What would you describe as your however, one of the few English‐speaking ture of the Commissioned Corps. proudest accomplishment or milestone in countries where you can almost always your personal life? count on someone asking you to speak. Bob: What is the hardest part of your “Let me hear your accent mate – say job? John: During my last semester of gradu‐ something to my wife and kids.” My ac‐ ate school at the University of Arizona, I cent? “Yeah, your American accent.” It John: Mee(cid:415)ng our goals for fundraising, asked out the hot girl in my class. A few happened (cid:415)me and (cid:415)me again. Despite when our supporters receive so many years later, Leslie and I married in Tucson, my Texas inflec(cid:415)ons, which somehow be‐ other worthwhile requests for dona(cid:415)ons. her hometown. We have grown together came more pronounced “down under,” We try to break through that noise and and love each other’s company. English was translated into English and convince ac(cid:415)ve duty and re(cid:415)red officers communica(cid:415)on was achieved. why it’s important to support the uni‐ Bob: What is your favorite hobby or ac(cid:415)v‐ formed service which launched their ca‐ ity? The ability to make a connec(cid:415)on, to reers. translate from one “arena” to another, is John: I am an outdoors kind of guy. not a simple task. Last month, CAPT Sara Bob: What do you like the least? That’s part of why I joined the Army. A Newman introduced you to our Execu(cid:415)ve great weekend for me would be hiking to Director, Jim Curie, who is making the John: Watching the disrespect the Corps some remote campsite for a night, explor‐ transi(cid:415)on to the PHS Commissioned Corps gets from our government. If we want ing trails, and then heading to the range with ease. This month I’ll introduce you the Corps to con(cid:415)nue, and the vast ma‐ to prac(cid:415)ce grouping with the M&P 9mm our Deputy Execu(cid:415)ve Director, John McEl‐ jority of informed people do, then we that I bought last year. ligo(cid:425). John keeps the ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es of COA need to train and equip the force like any and COF moving smoothly; in par(cid:415)cular, other uniformed service. Bob: What are you reading now? he translates the administra(cid:415)on of the Founda(cid:415)on into a highly efficient, “well‐ Bob: How do you find the (cid:415)me to do all John: I am reviewing my French textbooks oiled” opera(cid:415)on. You may not see him the things that you do for COA and COF? and star(cid:415)ng to learn some Arabic. Both o(cid:332)en in Frontline, but he is always there languages will help me as I transi(cid:415)on to behind the scenes making things happen, John: I priori(cid:415)ze my ac(cid:415)on items and civil affairs in the Army Reserve. and we are fortunate to have him. then try to minimize distrac(cid:415)ons. Since I (President’s Corner, cont’d. on p. 8) enjoy my work, I don’t mind checking 4 Commissioned Officers Association Commissioned Officers Foundation Register for the 50th USPHS Symposium - Atlanta on May 18-21 J oin us for the 50th annual U.S. Public Health Service Scien(cid:415)fic and Training Symposium. The dates are May 18‐21, 2015 at the Sheraton Atlanta. Expanded Agenda The agenda has expanded from previous years and will allow for more con(cid:415)nuing educa(cid:415)on, plenary speakers, and opportuni(cid:415)es for network‐ ing with fellow PHS officers and state and local health professionals. The popular leadership pre‐conference session will be on Sunday, May 17, as will another re(cid:415)rement seminar. Category Day is on a Tuesday and the Surgeon General’s 5K Run/Walk will be held on the morning a(cid:332)er Category Day. The formal Anchor and Caduceus Dinner will have less talking and more opportuni(cid:415)es to socialize! Hot Topics to Discuss The Public Health Service is ge(cid:427)ng coverage in the media for the response to Ebola in Liberia. But a great deal more is happening behind the scenes and on a regular basis to advance the Na(cid:415)onal Preven(cid:415)on Strategy and improve the health of Americans domes(cid:415)cally. Go online to register for the Symposium and book your hotel rooms. Reserving your hotel nights online will ensure you receive accurate infor‐ ma(cid:415)on on availability and cost. Visit symposium.phscof.org for more details. January/February 2015 - Frontline 5 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Category Day Highlights Announced C ategory Day at the 2015 USPHS Scien(cid:415)fic and Training Nurses Symposium will be held on Tuesday, May 19. On this day Ensuring nursing excellence in dynamic health care land‐ a(cid:425)endees will meet by professional category (den(cid:415)st, nurse, scape pharmacist, etc.) for updates on hot topics, trends and other Trea(cid:415)ng Ebola useful informa(cid:415)on related to the profession. Visit h(cid:425)p:// Transforming nurse leaders in a dynamic health care en‐ symposium.phscof.org/agenda/category‐day for more vironment informa(cid:415)on. Health care in a fla(cid:425)er world Highlights will include: Pharmacists Naloxone and chronic pain management Den(cid:415)sts Using data to improve outcomes Caries management by risk assessment Ebola response Transmission of infec(cid:415)ons agents in dental se(cid:427)ng Opera(cid:415)ons and innova(cid:415)ons in clinical trials Infec(cid:415)ons disease and its role in oral health and treatment of oral disease Physicians Health equality and dispari(cid:415)es The Carter Center’s mental health program in Liberia Unaccompanied minors mission Die(cid:415)(cid:415)ans Overview of scien(cid:415)fic publishing Childhood obesity preven(cid:415)on: Building blocks for a healthy Updates on heat stress preven(cid:415)on and management future Dietary guidelines for Americans: Transla(cid:415)ng nutri(cid:415)on Scien(cid:415)sts science to policy The cri(cid:415)cal role of communica(cid:415)ons in the Ebola response Achievements and challenges of diabetes preven(cid:415)on and Demographic and health behaviors among a diverse weight management in the Indian health system. group of adult Hispanic/La(cid:415)no Males (Ages 18 to 64 years) Global correc(cid:415)onal public health nutri(cid:415)on issues in involun‐ Protec(cid:415)ng public health through improving test method‐ tary feeding of hunger‐striking inmates ology and modernizing the FSIS Accredited Laboratory Program Environmental Health Officers The associa(cid:415)on between doctor‐diagnosed arthri(cid:415)s and How to build a “soil kitchen” and reduce community expo‐ falls and fall Injuries among middle‐aged and older adults sures to lead in urban soils Taking healthy swimming to the next level: The model Therapists aqua(cid:415)c health code Career pathways panel Assessment of new ship construc(cid:415)on and gastrointes(cid:415)nal Deep surgical site infec(cid:415)ons in an inmate popula(cid:415)on illness levels Ves(cid:415)bular rehab Delivery of a comprehensive ins(cid:415)tu(cid:415)onal environmental Ebola response health program in the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service Veterinarians Engineers An(cid:415)microbial resistance and the human‐animal interface: Leadership roles in the USPHS The food safety and inspec(cid:415)on service’s piece of the global Environmental engineering in disease outbreaks puzzle Wastewater treatment: Maximizing water reclama(cid:415)on The role of veterinarians on Federal Advisory Commi(cid:425)ees with membrane bioreactors (MBR's) Ebola response Stopping Ebola starts with you Wet lab: Introduc(cid:415)on to animal biosafety level 3 Health Services Officers Promoted officer profile, 2010‐2014 trend analysis Officer perspec(cid:415)ves: Liberia mission Modified Professional Advisory Commi(cid:425)ee mee(cid:415)ng Roundtables on an array of topics 6 Commissioned Officers Association ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Symposium Pre-Conference Workshops Announced J oin us for the following pre‐conference workshops at the Monday, May 18 (Half day in the morning) 2015 USPHS Scien(cid:415)fic and Training Symposium in Atlanta. Visit h(cid:425)p://symposium.phscof.org/agenda/tuesday‐sessions Basic Life Support CPR Renewal Course: This course is designed for details. for healthcare providers to learn how to save a life. The course provides informa(cid:415)on for assessing, planning, implemen(cid:415)ng, and You may sign up for these courses during conference registra‐ evalua(cid:415)on during cardio‐pulmonary emergencies. In this course, (cid:415)on. A minimum of 20 pre‐registered a(cid:425)endees are required you’ll learn how to: recognize the signals of heart a(cid:425)ack and for a course by April 15 in order to ensure that it will go take appropriate ac(cid:415)ons, perform one and two rescuer CPR, forward. gain early access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), recog‐ nize and respond to sudden unexpected death, assist a choking Sunday, May 17 adult, child or infant vic(cid:415)m and perform adult, child and infant CPR. Students must bring current BLS card and book to class. Leadership Training (8:00 am ‐‐ 4:00 pm): This pre‐conference CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 24 Students. Disclaimer: Use of Ameri‐ session will promote a culture of leadership within the context can Heart Associa(cid:415)on materials in an educa(cid:415)onal course does of the unique structure of the United States Public Health Ser‐ not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Associ‐ vice (USPHS). The 2015 all‐day workshop/training will focus on a(cid:415)on. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a por(cid:415)on cri(cid:415)cal leadership skills that will ensure success in dealing with of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent in‐ na(cid:415)onal and interna(cid:415)onal public health crises. Speakers will come to the Associa(cid:415)on. include senior leaders from within the USPHS and faculty from Emory University. This year’s agenda includes keynote address‐ COA Branch Leadership Workshop: This session is intended for es, inter‐ac(cid:415)ve exercises, a panel of senior leaders, small group current leaders of COA branches and those interested in leader‐ discussions, and break‐out sessions that focus on the key lead‐ ship roles. It will provide background informa(cid:415)on, skills training ership skills that are cri(cid:415)cal for managing public health crises. and more. This workshop will build on lessons learned from the 2012 pre‐ conference workshop “Leadership in the 21st Century: Empow‐ Nurse Skills Training: The Nurse Category will again by popular ering Women Officers in the U.S. Public Health Service” and demand present a training session designed to address request‐ the 2013 and 2014 pre‐conference leadership training. ed skill‐sets required by nurses, as well as other healthcare pro‐ fessionals, during an emergency deployment situa(cid:415)on. There Re(cid:415)rement Seminar ($25 fee, 8:00 am ‐‐5:00 pm): All officers will be seven basic training skills offered by nursing experts from nearing re(cid:415)rement, and those who recently re(cid:415)red, will gather various federal agencies: helpful informa(cid:415)on from the Separa(cid:415)ons Coordinator of the Commissioned Corps. Other speakers will include representa‐ 1. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documenta(cid:415)on (cid:415)ves from AARP and an investment adviser. 2. Basic Triage – Emergency Management 3. Basic Nurse Care (IV Inser(cid:415)on & Medica(cid:415)on Administra(cid:415)on) Basic Life Support Full Course (1:00 pm ‐‐ 5:00 pm): The 4. Wound Care American Heart Associa(cid:415)on’s BLS courses reinforce healthcare 5. Basic PPEs Training professionals' understanding of the importance of early CPR, 6. Immuniza(cid:415)on and defibrilla(cid:415)on, performing basic steps of CPR, relieving 7. Direct Access update choking, using an AED, and the role of each link in the Chain of Survival. In this classroom‐based course, healthcare profes‐ Each par(cid:415)cipant will receive didac(cid:415)c as well as hands‐on prac(cid:415)‐ sionals learn to recognize several life‐threatening emergencies, cum training of each skill. In addi(cid:415)on to the skills training, this provide CPR to vic(cid:415)ms of all ages, use an AED, and relieve year we will also make available Direct Access sta(cid:415)ons providing choking in a safe, (cid:415)mely and effec(cid:415)ve manner. In this course, actual hands‐on experience with trouble shoo(cid:415)ng/entry/ you’ll learn how to: Recognize the signals of heart a(cid:425)ack and upda(cid:415)ng informa(cid:415)on for readiness purposes and the EMR emu‐ take appropriate ac(cid:415)ons, perform one and two rescuer CPR, lator if internet access is available at the conference for end‐ gain early access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), recog‐ users to access remotely using their own laptops. nize and respond to sudden unexpected death, assist a choking adult, child or infant vic(cid:415)m and perform adult, child and infant Scien(cid:415)fic Skills: This session will help officers develop and hone CPR. CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 24 Students. Disclaimer: Use of necessary scien(cid:415)fic wri(cid:415)ng skills. The session will describe the American Heart Associa(cid:415)on materials in an educa(cid:415)onal course parts of a scien(cid:415)fic abstract (Objec(cid:415)ves, Background, Methods, does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Results, Conclusions) and the types of informa(cid:415)on each should Associa(cid:415)on. Any fees charged for such a course, except for contain; examine types of scien(cid:415)fic document review and ex‐ a por(cid:415)on of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not plain how they differ from each other; explore key principles of represent income to the Associa(cid:415)on. (Workshops, cont’d. on p. 8) January/February 2015 - Frontline 7 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Symposium Pre-Conference Workshops Announced (cont’d. from p. 7) “plain language” as they apply to scien(cid:415)fic wri(cid:415)ng, and pro‐ vide examples of each one; and finally discuss mul(cid:415)ple effec‐ Empowering Ourselves to Op(cid:415)mal Health through Comple‐ (cid:415)ve presenta(cid:415)on strategies and the ra(cid:415)onale for their use. mentary and Alterna(cid:415)ve Medicine: Complementary and Alterna(cid:415)ve Medicine promotes op(cid:415)mal health by offering Thursday, May 21 (1:00 pm ‐‐ 5:00 pm) pa(cid:415)ents many self care modali(cid:415)es that will encourage a life‐ (cid:415)me of wellness and "build a healthy, vibrant and resilient Basic Life Support CPR Renewal Course: This course is de‐ na(cid:415)on." Please join us and experience Yoga, Qi‐Gong (moving signed for healthcare providers to learn how to save a life. The medita(cid:415)on), nutri(cid:415)on demonstra(cid:415)on, mindfulness medita‐ course provides informa(cid:415)on for assessing, planning, imple‐ (cid:415)on, acupressure, and Reiki Self‐Care. Enlighten yourself to men(cid:415)ng, and evalua(cid:415)on during cardio‐pulmonary emergen‐ your bodies own self‐healing and self‐regula(cid:415)ng abili(cid:415)es. cies. In this course, you’ll learn how to: recognize the signals of heart a(cid:425)ack and take appropriate ac(cid:415)ons, perform one and two rescuer CPR, gain early access to Emergency Medical Ser‐ vices (EMS), recognize and respond to sudden unexpected death, assist a choking adult, child or infant vic(cid:415)m and per‐ form adult, child and infant CPR. Students must bring current BLS card and book to class. CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 24 Stu‐ dents. Disclaimer: Use of American Heart Associa(cid:415)on materials in an educa(cid:415)onal course does not represent course sponsor‐ ship by the American Heart Associa(cid:415)on. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a por(cid:415)on of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Associa(cid:415)on. (President’s Corner, cont’d. from p. 4) Bob: What is your favorite movie? on public health, strengthening the Office of the Surgeon General, and suppor(cid:415)ng the next genera(cid:415)on of leaders in the John: The Usual Suspects, directed by Bryan Singer. Corps. Amazing cast, great dialogue, and fantas(cid:415)c plot twists. Bob: Tell us a li(cid:425)le about your family. The COF Board of Trustees and the COA Board of Directors appreciate the con(cid:415)nued outstanding efforts of John McElli‐ John: I am the second of four children. We’ve spread go(cid:425). We thank him for his service, both to our organiza(cid:415)ons ourselves throughout the country. My maternal and pater‐ and to the Na(cid:415)on. Remember to give him a smile and a “g’day nal sides of the family come from New York. We are mate” when you see him at the Symposium in May – he well hardworking folks with strong (cid:415)es to our roots and we love deserves the recogni(cid:415)on! to have fun. All of my grandparents were amazing hosts and great friends to those around them. Yours in public health, Bob: What are looking forward to achieving as the Deputy Director? Bob Williams, P.E., DEE RADM, USPHS (ret) John: Increasing visibility for Corps officers and their impact President PHS Commissioned Officers Founda(cid:415)on * How my Australian friends say “hello” 8 Commissioned Officers Association CALL FOR COA BOARD NOMINATIONS N ational COA is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors. The full details are also available at the COA Website (www.coausphs.org), March 6, 2015. “Latest Stories.” The deadline to submit a nomination is Six seats will open for the COA Board of Directors on July 1, 2015. The open seats include: Dental, Engineer, Environmental Health Officer, Scientist, Field Officer (outside of DC), and Retired Officer. Anyone interest- ed in running for election should review the document linked below, which includes responsibilities and information required for the election. January/February 2015 - Frontline 9 Commissioned Officers Foundation Acknowledges Donations Received November 16, 2014-January 15, 2015 LEADERSHIP SOCIETY CAPT Paul O. Fehnel, Jr., (Ret.)* CAPT Barbara A. Maxwell, (Ret.) CAPT Amy C. Barkin, (Ret.)* CAPT Gerald G. Vurek, (Ret.)* CAPT Leah Bigalow, (Ret.) CAPT Gregory M. Dubitsky, (Ret.)* CAPT David L. Duncan, (Ret.)* CDR Cathy L. Bagley* CAPT Bertha E. Bryant, (Ret.)* PLATINUM CAPT Donald M. Mason, (Ret.)* CAPT Carol A. Lewis, (Ret.)* CAPT Bruce C. Tierney* CAPT Patrick J. Hennelly, Jr., (Ret.)* RADM Sven E. Rodenbeck, (Ret.) RADM Kerry P. Nesseler* CAPT Ronald A. Reddick, (Ret.)* VADM Richard A. Carmona CAPT Frederick C. Hoesly, (Ret.)* RADM Clara H. Cobb* CAPT Janet B. Clear, (Ret.) CAPT Gordon R. Aird, (Ret.)* CAPT Donna K. Chandler, (Ret.) CDR Sylvie I. Cohen CAPT Gary R. Lounsberry, (Ret.)* RADM Boris D. Lushniak* RADM Charles W. Grim, (Ret.)* CAPT Robert N. Zimmerman, (Ret.)* CAPT Michael D. Schwartz* CAPT Frank A. Dodge* CAPT William R. Hall, (Ret.)* CAPT Lillie D. Golson* CAPT William H.J. Haffner, (Ret.) CAPT James A. Keene, (Ret.)* LCDR Melvin T. Eddleston, (Ret.)* RADM Marlene E. Haffner, (Ret.) CAPT Gordon S. Siegel, (Ret.)* CAPT Beverly A. Dandridge RADM Robert H. Harry, Jr., (Ret.)* CAPT Corwin D. Strong, (Ret.)* CAPT Mar(cid:415)n I. Goldenberg, (Ret.)* RADM Julia R. Plotnick, (Ret.) CAPT Geswaldo A. Verrone, (Ret.) CDR Jimee Hwang* CAPT Ferdinand R. Hassler, (Ret.)* CAPT Patricia D. Mail, (Ret.)* GOLD CAPT Fred W. Love, (Ret.)* CAPT John R. Sundell, (Ret.)* CAPT Glen D. Drew, (Ret.) CAPT Barbara A. Rolling, (Ret.)* CAPT Fred G. Rueter, (Ret.)* CAPT Arthur J. Plumstead, (Ret.)* CAPT Lois M. Dommert, (Ret.)* RADM Richard J. Ber(cid:415)n, (Ret.)* CAPT George J. Nemo, (Ret.)* CAPT Robert J. Davis, (Ret.)* CAPT Delbert A. Larson, (Ret.)* CAPT Mar(cid:415)n D. McCarthy, (Ret.)* CAPT Julie E. Warren* CAPT Thomas A. Ford, Jr., (Ret.) CAPT Walter F. Hunter, (Ret.)* CDR Anne K. Whi(cid:415)s* CAPT Bruce W. Furness Mrs. Cora Koop* CAPT John Iskander* CDR Selden D. Wasson, (Ret.) CAPT William A. Be(cid:425)s, (Ret.)* RADM Fitzhugh S. Mullan, (Ret.)* CAPT Leslie L. Royall, (Ret.) CAPT Gary T. Blache CAPT Laurencia J. Liebmann, (Ret.) CAPT Eric M. Wassermann LCDR Edwin L. Wilkinson* CAPT Elizabeth K. Wi(cid:425)er, (Ret.)* CAPT Jeffrey D. Schulden CAPT Richard T. Light, (Ret.)* SILVER CAPT Richard Q. Dunn, (Ret.)* CAPT John L. M. Robinson, (Ret.)* CAPT Margaret J. DiClemente* CAPT M. Elizabeth Dickey, (Ret.)* RADM William R. Maas, (Ret.) CAPT Herbert F. Klein, (Ret.)* LCDR Eva D. McLanahan* RADM Jerrold M. Michael, (Ret.)* CAPT Lawrence M. Nelson* CAPT Michael J. Long CAPT Charles G. Helmick, III, (Ret.)* CAPT Robert B. Dick, (Ret.)* LCDR Alexandra M. Oster* CAPT Walter L. Fava* CAPT Perry C. Bracke(cid:425), (Ret.)* Mrs. Carol Dellapenna CAPT Stephen J. Garza, (Ret.) CAPT James R. Grigdesby, (Ret.)* CAPT James D. Felsen, (Ret.)* CAPT William G. Lotz* CAPT James A. Reagan, (Ret.)* CAPT Steven D. Chickering, (Ret.)* CAPT Ulana R. Bodnar* CAPT Frederick Dykstra, (Ret.)* LCDR Samuel Rudnitsky* CAPT Johnny B. Peebles, (Ret.) FRIENDS CAPT Thomas M. Tarpley, (Ret.)* RADM Richard C. Bohrer, (Ret.)* RADM Michael R. Milner, (Ret.)* RADM Leonard Bachman, (Ret.)* CAPT John J. Henderson, (Ret.) CAPT Kathy L. Balasko* CDR Abraham M. Maekele* LT Diyo R. Rai* CDR Maria D. Benke* CDR Carol A. Kirkland* CDR James L. Kenney, III CAPT Leland L. Fairbanks, (Ret.)* CAPT Timothy F. Svoboda, (Ret.)* CAPT Dianne T. McRae, (Ret.)* RADM James H. Erickson, (Ret.)* CDR James L. Kenney, III BRONZE CAPT Alice E. Duncan, (Ret.)* LT Yee Vang CAPT Judith A. Whitecrane, (Ret.)* CAPT Charlo(cid:425)e A. Spires CAPT Mary R. Ingram, (Ret.)* CAPT Paul H. Bedrosian, (Ret.)* CAPT Richard R. Trui(cid:425)* CAPT Ronald F. Coene, (Ret.) CAPT David W. Alton, (Ret.) CAPT Michael R. Ball, (Ret.)* CAPT James L. Dickens* CAPT Mark D. Anderson, (Ret.) CAPT Charlo(cid:425)e A. Spires CDR Cindy J. Flacks CAPT Jules M. Meisler, (Ret.)* RADM Clare Helminiak, (Ret.)* CAPT Janet L. Wildeboor, (Ret.)* CAPT Ira Berkower, (Ret.)* RADM Gerald V. Quinnan, Jr., (Ret.) CAPT Alice M. Stang, (Ret.)* CAPT Michael J. Kennedy, (Ret.)** LCDR A. F. VanNostrand, Sr., (Ret.)* RADM Webster Young, (Ret.)* CAPT Robert G. Raymond, (Ret.) CAPT Carol L. Van Price RADM Daniel F. Whiteside, (Ret.)* CAPT Celeste B. Evans, (Ret.)* CAPT David L. Levin, (Ret.) 10 Commissioned Officers Association
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