Dot Mil Docs

Dr. Jose E. Coll, Director of Military Social Work Program at the University of Southern California, and Marine Corps veteran, will discuss the developing program for military social work and veteran services. The program is designed to train social workers and other mental health professionals to help service members, military veterans and their families manage the pressures of military life and post-war adjustments. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Lt. Col. KC Bolton, Commander, Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Lewis, will discuss the programs in place to assist wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their Families. The Warrior Transition Unit was one of the recommendations outlined in the Army Medical Action Plan to develop a holistic, sustainable system where Soldiers are supported, treated and vocationally rehabilitated to prepare them to successfully return to duty or transition to civilian life. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

A team from U.S. Southern Command's Joint Task Force Bravo in Honduras is conducting medical readiness exercises throughout Central America to provide humanitarian assistance to those most in need. Air Force Capt. William E. Shaw Jr. will share his first-hand experience about the mission and medical relief operations being performed. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Dr. Stephen Cozza, professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, and associate director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, was featured in a PBS Primetime Special, “Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change.” Dr. Cozza will discuss what types of challenges military families face during multiple combat deployments and how communities can provide support. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Dr. Janice Hanson, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum, director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness will discuss this program's intent, which is to increase the resilience of soldiers and families by increasing their physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and family strengths. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Col. (Dr.) Christopher S. Williams is the senior executive director for Traumatic Brain Injury, Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. Col. Williams will discuss the difference between traumatic brain injury, concussion, and PTSD and share his personal story. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Dr. Jordan Grafman, senior investigator in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Chief, Cognitive Neuroscience Section, will discuss the Warfighters Head Injury Study which is aimed at examining the long-term outcome of brain injuries, the effects of treatment on outcome and the effects of brain injury on people's behavior and abilities. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

“Rapid Response System” - Army Lt. Col. Eric Crawley from Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu. Crawley is the Army’s subject matter expert and champion for Rapid Response Systems as it applies to enhancing the culture of patient safety. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

TeamSTEPPS at David Grant Medical Center - USAF Col. Lee Payne from the David Grant Medical Center (known as the DGMC) will discuss the significant changes in patient safety the quality of health care at this facility. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Brig. Gen. Loree Sutton, director, Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, will discuss recent information regarding traumatic brain injury and suicide prevention. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Rear Adm. Thomas J. McGinnis serves as Chief, Pharmaceutical Operations Directorate, responsible for pharmacy operations of the TRICARE Management Activity. He will be discussing MHS and FDA collaborations on the use of MHS databases to help FDA study the extent of unexpected side effects for newly approved pharmaceuticals, vaccines and medical devices. He will also discuss how MHS databases help prevent adverse events and therapeutic duplications with prescription medications. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Col. Scott Van Valkenburg, the Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) command surgeon, will discuss the Air Force's first "RIVERINE," a medical deployment for training involving doctors partnering with the Peruvian Navy and ministry of health to provide medical care to citizens along the Amazon river. In addition, the colonel will highlight upcoming Air Forces Southern medical deployments across the region, new initiatives planned for 2009 and his team's recent successes in Latin America. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Dr. Roman Hayda is co-director of Orthopaedic Trauma at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and a retired Army colonel. He served as the Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma at Brooke Army Medical Center from 1998 to 2008 caring for wounded and injured servicemembers and their families. From the inception of the Global War on Terrorism, he has been integral in the treatment of war injured servicemembers. Hayda will discuss the Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program and his commitment to care for veterans in his area of expertise while working to improve techniques to care for those who go in harm's way in service of their country. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.

Dr. Mark Haigney, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, will discuss cardiac health research as part of Cardiac Rehabilitation Month. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site.