ARMY MEDICINE | DPA SENDSSEPTEMBER 21, 2020

SEPTEMBER OBSERVANCESChildhood Obesity MonthOvarian Cancer Awareness MonthPain Awareness MonthHispanic Heritage MonthSuicide Prevention Week - Sept 6-12Patriot Day - Sept 11Air Force Birthday - Sept 18

1. The Army Surgeon General, LTG R. Scott Dingle, “TSG SENDS: COVID-19 and Army Medicine” messages from this week are included for your awareness. Please read! • Published TSG Sends (September 18, 2020)

2. ANNOUNCEMENT - Personal Readiness Training (September 16, 2020)

3. CHAPLAIN: National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month (September 16, 2020

4. Self-Care and Resiliency in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond

5. Federal Voting Assistance Program (September 16, 2020)

6. COVID-19 Information:• Army Medicine COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-984-8523 or DSN 312-421-3700• Army: www.army.mil/coronavirus • APHC: https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/covid19 • CDC Web Page: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html• DoD Web Page: www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus• Health.mil Web Page: https://health.mil/News/In-the-Spotlight/Coronavirus• TRICARE Web Page: https://tricare.mil/coronavirus

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ARMY MEDICINE WEEK IN REVIEW

Army Medicine

STRATEGIC VISION

ARTICLES1. Pentagon rewriting pandemic playbook after study faults

Covid-19 response (September 18) https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/18/pentagon-pandemic-covid-19-response-417711

2. Army Leading Effort to Produce 3D-Printed Test Swabs (September 18) http://www.militaryspot.com/news/army-leading-effort-produce-3d-printed-test-swabs

3. Medevac officer looks to help Army one invention at a time (September 18) https://www.army.mil/article/239191/medevac_officer_looks_to_help_army_one_invention_at_a_time

4. Army command leading effort to produce 3D-printed test swabs (September 17) https://www.army.mil/article/239129/army_command_leading_effort_to_produce_3d_printed_test_swabs

5. Army Medical Logistics Command celebrates first year (September 17) https://www.army.mil/article/239143/army_medical_logistics_command_celebrates_first_year

6. Award-winning First Army medical officer living lifelong dream (September 17) https://www.army.mil/article/239127/award_winning_first_army_medical_officer_living_lifelong_dream

7. Army veterinary food inspectors keep Sailors safe at sea (September 16) https://www.army.mil/article/239092/army_veterinary_food_inspectors_keep_sailors_safe_at_sea

TSG SENDS (September 18, 2020)

Army Medicine Family,

I hope this week’s note finds you well. As I continue to watch the Nation’s COVID-19 numbers, I am happy that the Nation has seen a 49% decrease in seven-day averages of new cases since late July. Health and Human Services also reported decreases in both deaths and hospitalizations this week. Keep up your vigilance and encourage those around you to do the same. The latest information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

I know what a great challenge it is for you to operate under pandemic conditions for this length of time and I want to share some resources. The Army is joining the nation in observing September as National Suicide Prevention Month. The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) is hosting a webinar titled “Self-care and resiliency in the time of COVID-19 and beyond.” To register use the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CljXn3JknE2hQtEx06ehFqm5C99QOItFlvUmITr3pDpURTRNRjMwSEU2M1pOMlNDU1RCRDc0Wkg4SC4u

Also, please watch Army Medicine’s message on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/766009/army-medicine-suicide-prevention-week

Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research have developed checklists and other resources to support behavioral health and well-being at: https://www.wrair.army.mil/node/348

I hope you had to opportunity to listen to LTG Laura Richardson, Commanding General of U.S. Army North (ARNORTH) as part of our leadership lecture series that was broadcast today. ARNORTH‘s top priority remains providing medical care support for COVID-19 to Texas with the 62nd Medical Brigade as the headquarters for all medical units in Texas. I am thankful to have her speak with us and share her experience and knowledge.

These sessions are important to me because believe there is much to learn from our senior leaders. The perspective and insights of LTG Richardson and our previous invited guests, are a valuable learning opportunity for us all, regardless of your experience or leadership level. When possible, please continue to join these leadership lectures.

I also want to remind everyone that due to COVID-19, AUSA made the decision to conduct this year’s meeting virtually October 13-16, but the purpose of Army participation in the forum remains the same, to enhance Soldier and leader professional development and to inform and educate key audiences about the Army. For more information: https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/index.cfm

Stay safe out there!

Army Medicine is Army Strong!

TSG 45

VRR. SCOTT DINGLELieutenant General, U.S. ArmyThe Surgeon General andCommanding General, USAMEDCOM

Useful links:www.armyemergencyrelief.org/covid19www.militaryonesource.mil/coronaviruswww.coronavirus.govwww.cdc.gov/coronaviruswww.usa.gov/coronaviruswww.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus

Updated CDC guidance for cleaning:www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/disinfecting-building-facility.html

CDC Reopening Decision Trees: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/downloads/community/workplace-decision-tree.pdf

Chaplain Resilience Video:www.facebook.com/ArmyChaplainCorps/videos/2679539028980334

ANNOUNCEMENT - PERSONAL READINESS TRAINING (September 16, 2020)

Good afternoon Resiliency Partners!

Thank you so much for your support and collaboration during Suicide Prevention Month! Our next ASAP resiliency webinar event (Self-Care and Resiliency in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond) is scheduled for 24 Sep (1400-1500). The purpose of this webinar is to discuss the benefits of digital health in supporting self-care and building resiliency in these challenging times of COVID-19, civil unrest, and the day-to-day challenges we face doing our jobs and living our lives.

We would greatly appreciate it if you all would please forward this calendar invite to your units to help ensure maximum participation. Continuing education credit is available, and personal readiness training credit is available for Army military and civilian personnel who attend the full webinar. Please see the registration link below. The attached flyer includes additional webinar information.

Please use this link to register for the webinar. The MS TEAMS link will be provided to all registrants next week. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CljXn3JknE2hQtEx06ehFqm5C99QOItFlvUmITr3pDpURTRNRjMwSEU2M1pOMlNDU1RCRDc0Wkg4SC4u

Learn more here.

Thanks, and have a great and safe week!

Your JBSA ASAP Prevention Team!

CHAPLAIN: NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS PREVENTION MONTH (September 16, 2020)

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Defense Annual Suicide Report in 2019 showed an increase from 18.5 to 24.8 suicides per 100,000 active duty personnel over a five-year period, before the COVID-19 pandemic. During this month caregivers like chaplains would like to emphasize help, hope, and healing to those who are struggling. If you need to ask for help please go to one of your chaplains or another caregiver for the assistance and resources you need.”

CH JohnsonChaplain (MAJ) Jerry E. Johnson, U.S. Army Plans, Training, and ResourceManager Chaplain Office of the MEDCOM Chaplain

PRESENTERJulie Kinn, Ph.D., is a clinical and research psychologist specializing in the use of health technology to improve patient outcomes. She has worked in the Department of Defense for a decade, and now leads DHA Connected Health Education and Training (https://health.mil/mHealthTraining). Dr. Kinn has unique expertise in User Experience and Usability (UX); podcasting; and statistics and measurement. Under her leadership and direction, DHA Connected Health has produced four innovative podcasts for MHS patients and their care teams, which can be found at https://health.mil/podcasts.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT• Social Work, LPC, LMFT: The Army Substance Abuse Program

(ASAP) will apply for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work for credentialed and licensed professionals (social workers, LPC, LMFT).

• Case Manager: This program has been submitted to the Commission for Case Manager Certification for approval to provide board certified case managers with 1.0 clock hours.

• Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This program has been pre-approved by The Patient Advocate Certification Board to provide continuing education credit to BCPA. The course has been approved for a total of 1.0 CE contact hour.

• Personal Readiness Training credit will be given by ASAP after completing webinar. Please answer survey questions and print certificate. Send a copy to your DTMS manager to receive credit.

• Certificates of completion are available for participants interested in receiving training hours.

MICROSOFT TEAMS PLATFORMThis webinar will be using Microsoft Teams platform for better access for our military population. Please use this link to enter webinar on September 24, 2020 at 1:45 PM CT. Link is provided in outlook calendar.

ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMBuilding 143, Stanley Road

JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234Tel. 210-221-0329

Email: leslie.a.noel.ctr@mail.mil

WEBINAR DESCRIPTIONThe focus of this webinar is to discuss the benefits of digital health in supporting self-care and building resiliency in these challenging times of COVID-19, civil unrest and the day-to-day challenges that face us in doing our jobs and living our lives. The webinar will provide insight into using various apps to support ourselves as we navigate the various challenges in our lives at home and work. The presenter will highlight the use of the COVID Coach app to support self-care and overall mental health and show how the Mindfulness Coach app can support ways to practice mindfulness and improve overall well-being. The webinar will finish up by discussing the use of PTSD Coach for self-management of PTSD symptoms and safety planning.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the benefits of using digital health in supporting self-care and building resiliency in challenging times.

• Evaluate and apply COVID Coach as a viable tool to support self-care and overall mental health.

• Evaluate and apply Mindfulness Coach as a viable tool to practice mindfulness and improved overall well-being.

• Evaluate and apply PTSD Coach for self-management of PTSD symptoms and safety planning.

Self-Care and Resiliency in the Time of COVID-19 and BeyondSEPT. 24, 2020 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT

Federal Voting Assistance Program | vote@fvap.gov | phone 800.438.VOTE| fax 800.368.VOTE

• The 2020 US Presidential Election is just 60 days away! Be sure you are aware of you state’s procedures, especially how the state allows ballots to be returned – mail, email/online, or fax.

• September 27-October 4:

o States will send out requested ballots for the November 3rd general election on September 19th – voters should check their email in boxes or mailboxes to make sure they have received their ballot.

o Reminder - Make sure you know your state's deadlines for mailing/returning ballots. Make sure you return the voted ballot immediately upon receiving it!

o If you didn't receive a state ballot, make sure you request a FWAB (the Federal backup ballot). The form is also available at FVAP.gov.

o Register if you have not already done so – about half the states have 30-day voter registration deadlines.

o Local resources such as Commander’s bulletins, newspapers, radio and television stations will be announcing voting information to help get the word out.

• The recommended vote-by days for the 2020 General Election are listed at: https://www.fvap.gov/military-voter/overview and/or https://www.fvap.gov/eo/overview/sending-ballots

• Check out the link: to the military voter training video at https://www.fvap. gov/militaryhowto