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 2009 DoD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference
Grand Hyatt -- San Antonio, TX
1/12/09 – 1/15/09
For the first time ever, the conference will be a joint effort between The Department of Defense and The Department of Veterans Affairs. The 2009 DoD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, TX on January 12-15, 2009.
Registration is now closed.
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 Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Gaylord National Convention Center -- National Harbor, MD
2/23/09 – 2/25/09
The 20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control will be celebrating two decades of extraordinary progress in the prevention and control of chronic diseases and drawing on these successes to accelerate progress over the next 20 years. Conference presenters will share relevant information on innovations in science, policy, community interventions, health marketing, and information technology that support healthy lifestyles and cultivate healthy communities. Through extensive networking opportunities, participants will learn successful chronic disease prevention efforts, best practices, and effective intervention techniques used by their colleagues and challenges as we move into the next decade of health system transformation.
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 43rd National Immunization Conference
Sheraton Dallas -- Dallas, Texas
3/30/09 – 4/2/09
Registration is now open. Click Here
The goals of the Conference are to provide information that will help participants provide comprehensive immunization coverage for all age groups and explore innovative strategies for developing programs, policy, and research to promote immunization coverage for all age groups. The Conference Education Program Objective is: To bring together a wide variety of local, state, federal, and private-sector immunization partners to explore science, policy, education, and planning issues related to immunization in general and vaccine-preventable disease.
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 Force Health Protection - Preparation and Protection
12th Annual Force Health Protection Conference
Albuquerque Convention Center -- Albuquerque, New Mexico
8/14/09 – 8/21/09
The FHP conference mission is to advance technology, to better sustain the Soldier in garrison or during deployments that may involve Weapons of Mass Destruction, to provide information of benefit to first responders, and to bolster everyday response capabilities. The primary focus is the Soldier.
Registration is now open. Click Here
Click here for Presentation Charts from the 11th Annual Force Health Protection Conference. |
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 AMSUS 115th Annual Meeting
The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)
St. Louis, Missouri
11/15/09 – 11/20/09
All information regarding the 2009 Annual Meeting will be available this spring.
In addition to other meetings, AMSUS holds a yearly gathering for all of its members. These Annual Meetings are sponsored by a different constituent agency every year and offer AMSUS members the opportunity to meet socially, exchange the latest concepts and research, earn CME credit, and talk to the manufacturers of the latest medical technology.
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| Training |
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 Military Health Management Training Conference
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel -- Arlington, VA
1/26/09 – 1/28/09
The 3-day conference gives you and your peers the opportunity to:
- Address the integration and interoperability issues in military health IT,
- Optimize combat care through medical force readiness and improved psychological health support,
- Help develop concrete plans to transition and provide quality care to wounded warriors, and
- Strengthen the collaboration between DoD and VA in transforming military electronic health records.
Registration is open. Click Here
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 Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground and Ft. Detrick, Maryland
3/15/09 – 3/20/09
5/3/09 – 5/8/09
8/23/09 – 8/29/09
10/18/09 – 10/23/09
3/14/10 – 3/19/10
5/16/10 – 5/21/10
8/29/10 – 9/3/10
Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (FCBC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
2/23/09 – 2/27/09
4/6/09 – 4/10/09
6/8/09 – 6/12/09
9/21/09 – 9/25/09
11/2/09 – 11/6/09
2/22/10 – 2/26/10
4/12/10 – 4/16/10
6/7/10 – 6/11/10
9/20/10 – 9/24/10
MCBC - This 6 ½-day course, Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC), 6H-F26, is conducted jointly by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) and the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). The course is designed for Medical Corps and Nurse Corps officers, Physician Assistants, Medical Service Corps officers in specialties 67B,C, or E, and other medical professionals. Classroom instruction, laboratory and field exercises prepare graduates to effectively manage casualties of chemical and biological agent exposure.
FCBC - This 5 day course, Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course (FCBC), is conducted by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Classroom discussion includes the current global threat; characteristics, recognition and emergency treatment of agent exposure, triage, and decontamination; and small-group exercises to reinforce casualty management principles. Laboratory and field training provide hands-on experience in treatment, contamination site management, personal protection, and other agent emergency response and rescue procedures.
Advanced registration required. Application for these courses is via the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). Requests for attendance should be made through your training branch. More registration details here >>
Contact information:
Chemical Casualty Care Division, USAMRICD
DSN 584-2230/3393, CML (410) 436-2230/3393
DSN FAX 584-3086, CML (410) 436-3086
Email: ccc@apg.amedd.army.mil |
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 TRICARE Fundamentals Course Training Schedule
| 2/3/09 - 2/5/09 |
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TRO South |
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Atlanta, GA |
| 2/10/09 - 2/12/09 |
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TRO West |
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El Paso, TX |
| 2/24/09 - 2/26/09 | |
TLAC |
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St. Thomas, Virgin Islands |
| 2/24/09 - 2/26/09 | |
TRO North |
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Arlington, VA |
| 4/28/09 - 4/30/09 | |
TRO North |
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Hampton, VA |
| May 2009 | |
TAO Pacific |
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TBD |
| 5/12/09 - 5/14/09 | |
TRO South |
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Orlando, FL |
| 5/19/09 - 5/21/09 | |
TRO West |
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Los Angeles, CA |
| June 2009 | |
TAO Europe |
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Garmisch, Germany |
| 7/6/09 - 7/10/09 | |
TLAC |
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Miami, FL |
| 7/7/09 - 7/9/09 | |
TRO North |
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Arlington, VA |
| 7/14/09 - 7/16/09 | |
TRO South |
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Nashville, TN |
| 8/11/09 - 8/13/09 | |
TRO West |
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Grand Forks, CA |
| 10/20/09 - 10/22/09 | |
TRO West |
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Phoenix, AZ |
| 10/20/09 - 10/22/09 | |
TRO North |
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Hampton, VA |
| 10/20/09 - 10/22/09 | |
TRO South |
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San Antonio, TX |
The TRICARE Fundamentals Course is an entry-level 3-day classroom-based course designed for TRICARE assistance providers, beneficiary counselors, Family Support personnel, Reserve Component Unit Representatives, and anyone else with Tricare fulfillment or outreach responsibilities. Major topics include TRICARE eligibility; medical benefits, including TRICARE Prime Remote, TRICARE For Life, transitional benefits, pharmacy, and dental; claims and appeals; and customer service. Registration and more information, including where to request a training quota, are at http://www.tricare.mil/tricareu/default.aspx. |
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Iowa Army National Guard (IARNG) Physical Readiness Leadership Training
Contact: Major Kevin Plagman
Force Integration Readiness Officer
Phone: DSN 431-4403 or 515-252-4403
kevin.plagman@ia.ngb.army.mil
CAMP DODGE, IA. - IARNG instructs military personnel in Physical Readiness Leadership Training during a 4 day course. The training is available to men and women from all locations and units. The next training dates are to be announced. Contact MAJ Plagman for details. View their Photo Gallery for images of training sessions. |
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