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July,2013 Vol. 4, No. 7 Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth · Bldg 3, Floor 4, Rm 4.2-131 · 620 John Paul Jones Circle · Portsmouth, VA · FAX (757) 953-2420

Let the summertime fun begin! Summer months can be met with a the huge sigh of

relief from the kids, as they are able to sleep in past 7am. But as the weeks of “there’s

nothing to do mom,” go on and on, remember, in no time they will be clamoring to go

back to school. Most kids and families enjoy water fun and it certainly allows them to

expend all of their energy. Check out the YMCAs, your local recreation center and Dam

Neck beach for some fun in the sun.

Sunscreen is a must have for these summertime outings and below are some quick tips to

protect everyone in the family:

Plan outside sun activities mid-morning or late afternoon.

Wear long sleeve shirts and beach cover ups.

Get a hat to wear and apply sunscreen using at least SPF 15 and UVA, applying 30

minutes before going outside.

For more information on how to prevent sunburns and skin cancer, please visit

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/children.htm

Have fun on the 4th of July and enjoy the long weekend!

Are families enrolled in the EFMP able

to be stationed overseas?

Yes. Overseas assignments require all

active duty personnel and family mem-

bers to be screened. If it is determined

sufficient care is NOT available at the

overseas duty location, the monitor/OCC field sponsor will

research other duty assignments, meeting the mission of

the Corps and the needs of the family member(s) enrolled

in the EFMP.

Semper Fi,

Karina Phillips

EFMP Program Manager/MCFTB Director

757-445-6875/ phillipskm@usmc-mccs.org

Born an Angel

By Briley Rossiter

"Born an Angel" captures the

inspirational story of two sisters de-

termined to overcome the obstacles

associated with learning of Ainsley's

extremely rare progressive genetic

nerve condition~ Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD).

This inspiring true story was written by Briley, the loving, elev-

en year old, older sister of an amazing young girl confined to a

wheelchair, Ainsley. Having an innate desire to spend joyful

moments with her sister, Briley was introduced to Rick and

Dick Hoyt and road race running. This story of sibling love will

warm your heart and invigorate you to change someone's world

for the better.

This book is located the lending library at the EFMP office for

you to check out and enjoy. To order your personal copy, logon

to: http://www.ainsleysangels.org/Born-an-Angel-By-Briley--

.html

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Note from the Program

Manager

Your Lending Library

Question from the Field

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Featured Article: Water

Safety

Recipe: Blueberry Des-

sert Sauce

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Did you know???

Spotlight on Resources

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Upcoming Events

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Quiet Signs of Drowning

Did you know drowning can happen quickly and silently? Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for

help that most people expect. Children ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rates. Unfortunately, a large

majority of children who drowned did so while under the care of an adult or a teenager. In many cases

drowning did not occur because of neglect. Often those watching don’t know what significant signs to look

for, because drowning doesn’t look like drowning.

1. Drowning victims are simply unable to call out for help. The respiratory system was designed for breathing. Speech is the

secondary or overlaid function. Breathing must be fulfilled before speech occurs. There isn’t time for the person to

2. exhale, inhale, and call out.

3. Drowning victims can’t wave for help. The body instinctively extends its arms to the sides and presses down to lift the

mouth out of the water; a child may extend their arms forward.

4. A drowning person remains upright in the water, with no evidence of kicking. The person can struggle for only 20 to 60

seconds before going under.

5. Eyes are glassy, unable to focus, or closed.

6. Hair may be over forehead or eyes.

7. Head is low in the water, with mouth at water level; head may be tilted back with mouth open. A child’s head may fall

forward.

8. Children playing in the water make noise. When they get quiet, you need to get to them and find out why.

With all that is stated above, this doesn’t mean that a person who is yelling for help and thrashing isn’t in real trouble, they are

experiencing aquatic distress and should be quickly attended to as well. To read more about this topic at the following

National Drowning Prevention Alliance http://ndpa.org/home/

Drowning Prevention Foundation http://www.drowningpreventionfoundation.org/

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196538.php

Blueberry Dessert Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1 pint fresh blueberries (or oth-

er berries, or mix of berries) Method:

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to

a boil and stir to dissolve sugar.

Add half the blueberries and continue to boil for 5

minutes. Use a potato masher to break up the blueberries.

Work carefully and wear an apron. Reduce heat to a simmer

and cook for another 5 minutes. Add remaining blueberries,

take from the heat and set aside to cool. Sauce can be cov-

ered and chilled for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Info:

PER SERVING:90 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g sat-

urated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate

(1g dietary fiber, 21g sugar), 0g protein

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/blueberry-dessert

-sauce

Interactive Customer Evaluation

We welcome all comments! http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?

fa=service_provider_list&site_id=1034&dep=*DoD

A web calendar is available for viewing that is updated

regularly with EFMP/special needs events both military

and civilian in nature. To view it, go to the Camp Allen

EFMP

webpage at www.mccscampallen.com/EFMP_local.htm

and click on “EFMP Calendar of

Upcoming Events.” If you would like details on a

particular event, simply click on the event.

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JULY IS JUVENILE ARTHRITIS AWARENESS

MONTH

Juvenile Arthritis affects 300,000 children in the United

States. Arthritis is a complex family of musculoskeletal

disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases

or conditions that destroy joints, bones, muscles, carti-

lage and other connective tissues, hampering or halting

physical movement. Juvenile Arthritis is an umbrella

term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflam-

matory conditions that can develop in children ages 16

and younger. Read more about what causes it, what ef-

fects are, how it is diagnosed, what treatment options are

available, and resources to turn to. For help log onto:

http://www.arthritis.org/conditions-treatments/disease-

center/juvenile--arthritis/

Check out this great children’s page called “Kids Get

Arthritis Too”: http://www.arthritistoday.org/kgat/

Operation Homefront (OH) Virginas’ mission

is to provide emergency financial and other

assistance to the families of our service members

and wounded warriors. Where there is a need we

do not provide, we will partner with others for

the benefit of our military families.

Operation Homefront provides direct services to

alleviate a military family’s or an individual’s

actual/complete emergency financial burden, as

well as counseling and/or recovery support.

Emergency financial assistance is in the form of

checks paid directly to mortgage lenders, auto

mechanics, contractors, hospitals, doctors,

dentists and other providers. Other emergency

funding assistance, which an applicant receives

within 24 to 72 hours, includes the following:

Financial assistance

Emergency food

Emergency home repairs

Critical baby items: formula, food and

diapers

Home and appliance repair

Furniture and household items

Local moving assistance

Community events

Wounded Warrior Transitional Family

Housing

They are located at 11835 Canon Blvd, Ste B

107, Newport News, Virginia 23606.

Local: 757-806-6150 or Toll Free:

800-281-1951 .

http://www.operationhomefront.net/

Virginias/

Camp Allen EFMP is on Facebook!

To find us, go to www.facebook.com/CampAllenEFMP.

We are posting all kinds of information on events and re-sources. It is a great way to stay informed!

Camp Allen EFMP Office

Contact Information

Family Caseworker Lisa Dain

(757) 953-2270 Lisa.dain@med.navy.mil

Training, Education& Outreach Specialist Kerry Clancy-Asher

(757) 953-2222 Kerry.clancy-

asher@med.navy.mil

Administrative Assistant Heidi Doyle

(757) 953-2291 Heidi.doyle@med.navy.mil

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CHKD Helping Young Children Manage Emotions

Wednesday July 17th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke, 3rd floor conference room

500 Discovery Drive, Chesapeake

Norfolk Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting

Thursday July 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Avenue

Norfolk

Crohns Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group

Saturday July 20th from 1:00pm-2:00pm

Windsor Woods Area Library, 3612 South Plaza Trail

Virginia Beach

The Tidewater Lyme Society Support Group

Sunday July 21st from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Virginia Beach

Creating Connections to Shining Stars: Virginia's

Collaborative Early

Childhood Birth through Five Conference

Monday July 22nd to Wednesday July 24th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Monday Jul 22, 2013 - Wed Jul 24, 2013

The Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach

News Team @ ECI

Tuesday July 23rd from 2:00pm-3:30pm

Endependence Center, 6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk

EFMP “Cooking Matters” Camp

Wednesday July 24th from 9:00am - 1:00pm

Jamestown Village Club House, 1000 Historic Trail, Hampton

Participant Led Event M.A.N. Group @ ECI

Friday July 26th from 1:00pm-2:30pm

Endependence Center, 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk

Tidewater ASA General Meeting: Feingold Diet

Tuesday July 30th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Endependence Center, 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk

EFMP “Cooking Matters” Camp

Wednesday July 31st from 9:00am - 1:00pm

Jamestown Village Club House, 1000 Historic Trail, Hampton

Tidewater ASA Coffee & Chat Virginia Beach

Thursday August 1st from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Panera Bread (Pembroke) 300 Constitution Dr Virginia Beach

CHKD Spasticity Clinic

Monday July 1st from 1:00pm-2:00pm

CHKD Health Center, 171 Kempsville Road, Building A

Norfolk

IL Support Group @ ECI

Tuesday July 2nd from 2:00pm-3:30pm

Endependence Center, 6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd

Norfolk

The Tidewater Lyme Society Support Group

Sunday July 7th from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital , Virginia Beach

Newport News Mayor's Committee on Disabilities

Tuesday July 9th from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Main Street Library, Newport News

EFMP “Cooking Matters” Camp

Wednesday July10th from 9:00am-1:00pm

Jamestown Village Club House, 1000 Historic Trail

Hampton

Participant Led Event Women’s Group @ ECI

Thursday July 11th from 2:00pm-3:30pm

Endependence Center, 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd

Norfolk

Tidewater ASA Coffee & Chat Chesapeake

Thursday July 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Panera Bread, 237 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake

Tidewater ASA Respite Nights at The Orb, Chesapeake

Friday July 12th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Orb Family Fun Center, 200 Tintern Court, Chesapeake

Sensory Friendly Film: DESPICABLE ME 2

Saturday July 13th from 10:00am-12:00pm

AMC Lynnhaven 18, 1001 Lynnhaven Mall Loop, Virginia Beach

Autism Biomedical Support Group

Tuesday July 16th from 6:30pm-8pm

Endependence Center, 6300 Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk

EFMP “Cooking Matters” Camp

Wednesday July 17th from 9am-1pm

Jamestown Village Club House 1000 Historic Trail, Hampton

Mix N Mingle (Active Participants Only) @ ECI

Wednesday July 17th from 12pm-3pm

Endependence Center, 6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk

For information on these events, please visit our online Special Needs Events Calendar at www.mccscampallen.com/EFMP%

20Calendar.htm where a complete description for each event as well as

contact information and other important details may be found.