Sentences with phrase «health of military personnel»

Experienced dentists who have an interest in transferring their skills to a new area where they can care for the oral health of military personnel.

They say there is no evidence that DU has damaged the health of military personnel.

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As I noted in an earlier post, Mission: Readiness, an organization of former high - ranking military officials concerned about obesity and other health problems in military recruits and personnel, has issued a hard - hitting defense of USDA's school nutrition standards.

But some military medical personnel do feel they have a conflicting loyalty to their patient and their employer, and that feeling can be very complex, said Williams - Jones, director of the bioethics program at UdeM's School of Public Health.

Genetic tests to detect these microbes could be used by public health researchers trying to find and quarantine outbreaks of bird flu, for example, or by military personnel looking for evidence of a bioterror agent.

«There are several steps that scientists, health care professionals and systems can take to better serve the individuals who have bravely served their countries, including an honest reckoning with the growing evidence base showing a disproportionately high burden of childhood abuse among military personnel, a genuine and continuous effort to diminish the stigma of disclosing childhood abuse, and allocation of resources for epidemiologic efforts and treatment modalities to address issues of childhood abuse among military personnel,» write John R. Blosnich, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Robert M. Bossarte, Ph.D., of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Canadian military personnel have higher rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, but they are also more likely to access mental health support than civilians, found new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)

These findings speak to the need for robust mental health systems that target the full range of determinants of mental health in military personnel, both in times of war and in times of peace.»

However, approximately half of military personnel with a probable mental health disorder do not seek help.

A trial testing a potential post-deployment screening program for UK Armed Forces personnel, based on a computerised assessment and tailored mental health advice, found it was not effective in reducing symptoms of mental health disorders or encouraging personnel to seek help, compared to the general mental health advice which is the standard of care in the UK military.

He also highlights the importance of ensuring adequate care is available when personnel do seek help: «Even if an individual did present to mental health services in the UK military as part of (this) study, this did not guarantee that an evidence - based intervention was offered, even when a general practitioner was consulted.»

Reasoning that severe side effects would eventually cause military personnel to end up in a hospital bed, Paul Sato of the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego and his colleagues studied hospitalization rates among almost 150,000 people who had received at least one shot, and some 1.4 million who hadn't yet rolled up their sleeves.

«Further research into the mechanisms and etiology of the health problems of (Gulf War) veterans is critical to developing biomarkers of exposure and illness, and preventing similar problems for military personnel in future deployments.

One recent study in Kansas found that school districts had to obtain express statutory authority to hire lobbyists; operate alternative schools; share guidance programs; enter into interdistrict agreements to share personnel or computer systems; pay dues to the Kansas Association of School Boards; educate military dependents; or obtain boiler, fire, auto, health, or student insurance.

American and Canadian military personnel are now graciously providing medical and dental care in a number of villages and health clinics throughout Belize.

IMPart offers a creative outlet for Injured Military Personnel & their caregivers to experience the transformative nature of the visual arts while aiding their transition to health & healing.

Special rules for use and disclosure of protected health information about foreign military personnel are stated in § 164.512 (k).

A covered entity may use and disclose the protected health information of individuals who are Armed Forces personnel for activities deemed necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of the military mission, if the appropriate military authority has published by notice in the Federal Register the following information:

The NPRM would have excluded foreign diplomatic and military personnel, as well as their dependents, from the proposed definition of «individual,» thereby excluding any protected health information created about these personnel from the NPRM's privacy protections.

Some commenters were concerned that implementation of the proposed provision would result in disparate treatment of foreign military and diplomatic personnel with regard to other laws, and that it would allow exploitation of these individuals» health information.

In the final rule, we eliminate this proposed section of the notice, and we state that health plans and covered health care providers may use and disclose protected health information of Armed Forces personnel for activities considered necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of a military mission, where the appropriate military authority has published a Federal Register notice identifying: (1) The appropriate military command authorities; and (2) the purposes for Start Printed Page 82705which protected health information may be used or disclosed.

In the NPRM we would have permitted a covered entity providing health care to Armed Forces personnel to use and disclose protected health information for activities deemed necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of the military mission, where the appropriate military authority had published by notice in the Federal Register (In the NPRM, we proposed that the Department of Defense would publish this Federal Register notice in the future.)

The proposed rule would have authorized covered entities to use and disclose protected health information about armed forces personnel only for activities considered necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of the military mission.

Comment: A few commenters, members of the affected beneficiary class, which numbers approximately 2.6 million (active duty and reserve military personnel), opposed proposed § 164.510 (m) because it would have allowed a non-governmental covered entity to provide protected health information without authorization to the military.

We address the special circumstances for use and disclosure of protected health information about individuals who are foreign military personnel in § 164.512 (k).

A covered entity may use and disclose the protected health information of individuals who are foreign military personnel to their appropriate foreign military authority for the same purposes for which uses and disclosures are permitted for Armed Forces personnel under the notice published in the Federal Register pursuant to paragraph (k)(1)(i) of this section.

(1) Foreign military and diplomatic personnel and their dependents who receive health care provided by or paid for by the Department of Defense or other federal agency or by an entity acting on its behalf, pursuant to a country - to - country agreement or federal statute.

Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required; maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and inpatient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and / or treatment, as required.

Assisted in overall management of the Fire and Emergency Services program; supervised of 2 Assistant Chiefs of Operations, Training Chief, Fire Prevention Chief and the Health and Safety Chief; managed 54 subordinate military and civilian personnel.

Successfully managed and supervised the health, welfare and training of six military personnel

Qualified Occupational Health Nurse with background in provision of nursing service to government contractors, military personnel, construction crews and other organizations working within high risk environments.

Supported the integration of medical information software components across the MHS which ensured the electronic availability of military personnel's medical health information to and from the Theater levels of care to the sustaining base.

Operations Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee, train, and review large staffs ensuring timely and cost effective project completion Responsible for multimillion dollar equipment maintenance and inventory Perform more than 100,000 checks per year on highly sensitive military equipment Maintain database and generate inventory reports for senior leadership as needed Set and strictly enforce project budgets and timelines Facilitate an atmosphere in compliance with all health and safety regulations Supervise welders, locksmiths, engravers, and administrative personnel in U.S. Navy shops Lead team of highly trained naval firefighters in training and active rescue missions Utilize expertise as a general structural and high pressure welder to repair naval equipment Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

Account Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Serve in the US Navy in a variety of leadership positions including recruitment, personnel management, and health services Train and direct personnel ensuring they understand the mission and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Responsible for enlisted and officer recruitment ensuring adequate numbers and excellence in personnel Direct recruitment marketing, applicant interviews and screening, and community presentations Oversee daily office operations ensuring effective, efficient, and professional procedures Manage personnel services including career counseling, human resources, issue resolution, and morale Administer officer reimbursements, leave records, audits, discharges, and information databases Oversee special projects such as volunteer opportunities, deployments, community relations, and academic recommendations Design and implement staff development and recognition programs resulting in enhanced team skill sets and dedication Author and present well researched and written military correspondence, presentations, and other documents Responsible for confidential personnel information, recordkeeping, staff travel and logistics, and information technology Provide skilled dental services including radiology, emergency medical care, and chair - side assisting Oversee operative and oral diagnostic procedures, equipment sterilization, and patient information Develop proficiencies in music theory, arrangements, performances, and training of junior musicians Build and strengthen professional relationships with superiors, peers, and community leaders Consistently broaden skill set through supplementary education in management, finance, and social services Represent the United States Navy with poise, integrity, and positivity

Director of Operations — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operation, finances and personnel of US Army dining facilities in domestic and international forums Responsible for facility and equipment valued in excess of $ 570,000 Train and supervise large staff ensuring efficient and effective food service operations Design and implement staff workflows, program policies, and meal preparation / service procedures Plan and execute breakfast, lunch, and dinner for more than 3,000 soldiers and civilians Create healthy and enjoyable menus in accordance with national nutrition standards Ensure strict compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations Oversee food / equipment inventory and orders ensuring cost effective operations Coordinate special events, field kitchens, and other special projects as assigned Manage all new construction and modification to facilities and equipment Prepare and present reports concerning finances, client satisfaction, and nutrition for senior leadership Utilize extensive military training to manage security of facilities, assets and personnel in hostile territory Consistently promoted for excellence in team leadership, dedication, professionalism, and integrity

I have served as a field instructor for SUNY Albany School of Social Welfare since 1996 as needed and I have done a rotation at Fort Drum, New York providing mental health services to the families of active military personnel and to couples.»

«We applaud the Pentagon for ensuring that every woman honorably serving our country and the spouses of military personnel stationed around the world will have access to the same basic reproductive health care available to women in the United States,» said PPFA President Cecile Richards.

It affects the more than 100,000 women, including active service members and spouses and dependents of military personnel, who live on military bases overseas and rely on military hospitals for their health care.

«Every woman honorably serving our country in the U.S. military and the spouses of military personnel stationed around the world deserve access to the full range of reproductive health care available to women in the United States,» said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

In contrast to New York, the US Congress has singled out certain classes of women (low - income women, federal employees, military personnel serving overseas, residents of the District of Columbia, and women in federal prisons) and restricted their access to legal abortions because their health care is funded in part by the federal government.