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GOLDEN DRAGON WEEKLY BINDER
FRG Leader contact Information: HHC [email protected] Alpha Co [email protected] Bravo Co [email protected] Charlie Co [email protected] 66TH ENG Co [email protected] 1-14 IN Staff Duty (available 24 hours) 655-4897 2SBCT Staff Duty (available 24 hours) 655-9200
What’s Going On Around Here?
Information
MARCH 2012
Saturday Night Spotlight
At Nehelani Club Various Saturday night
Different musical bands
For the families
Family Advocacy Program Classes
March Calendar with Times and dates of various classes
Veterans Health Matters
SOS Health is on the Way VA National News
Shared Experience for Veterans
ACS Financial Readiness Calendar
Money Matters classes Basic Investing – TSP classes
1st Term Financial Training classes
Basic Rules of Budget class
Military & Family Life
Consultant Program
255-5149
Care Response Teams
If you want to schedule a class Contact Liz Olsen
438-9285
Beer Tasting from Around Europe
15 March @ Nehelani Club Live music and Food provided
Cost $18.00
Magic Show 1st Tuesday of the Month
@ Nehelani Club All you can eat Buffett
Cost $20.00
$12.00 4-10 age children 3 yrs and below free
SIMS Meeting
5 March 9-11 @ Nehelani Club
Executive Steering Meeting
7 March @ Warrior Inn 1730-1830
1-14 FRG Steering Meeting
13 March @ 1-14 Conference room 1700-1830
Master Resiliency Trng
6 March @ ACS 1200-1400
Anger Management Class
15 March @ ACS 1500-1630
Live & learn 101:
Lifelong learning March 13 2-4 pm
@ Kaena Community Center
2012 University of Hawaii
Football Schedule
Free Yoga Classes
Wheeler Community Center 275-3790
Children’s Waiting Room
433-3270
Armed Services YMCA
Tell Me A Story @28 March
Wheeler Elementary School Cafeteria
(808) 888-0285 Sabina Dooley
Amazon 40 Minute Survey
$15.00 gift Card Online Learning Opportunities for
Military Dependant Sutdents 2012-2013
Financial Readiness Your Money Matters
May 2012
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Army Community Service
2091 Kolekole Avenue
Schofield Barracks, HI
808-655-4227
Please visit www.mwrarmyhawaii.com for more information and to register for classes.
Wednesday classes are scheduled for 1000-1130.
Wednesday classes are scheduled for 1000-1130.
1000 – Money Management
1000 – Basics of Budgeting
1000 – Your Credit Report & Score
1000 – Money Management
1000 – Basics of Budgeting
1000 – Your Credit Report & Score
1000 – Basic Investing & TSP
1000 – Basic Investing & TSP
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Wednesday classes are scheduled for 1000-1130.
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
Memorial Day
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
0830-1600 – First Term Financial Training
1000 –1400
Free Credit Score Event
Class Descriptions
The Financial Success Series This series of four core classes develops an individual’s financial knowledge. Come for the entire series and, in one month, walk away with the tools you need to dramatically improve your finances. Or, just come to the class you need:
Money Management This class focuses on the core concepts of personal finances. Learn how budgeting, credit and investing fit in to your overall financial plan and take away the “Steps to Financial Success.” Basics of Budgeting Sick of living paycheck to paycheck? This class will help you develop a budget, track expenses, and create a system to save and pay your bills on time. Please bring a copy of your LES and a
list of bills. https://mypay.dfas.mil Your Credit Report & Score No credit or bad credit, this class will help you increase your credit score and understand how lenders see you. Know where you stand before making a large purchase. Bring one copy of your credit report from: www.annualcreditreport.com Basic Investing & TSP The best time to start investing is NOW! Learn the basics of the Thrift Savings Plan and other investment options including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. www.tsp.gov
First Term Financial Training This workshop focuses on basic financial skills to help develop self-reliance and personal responsibility. The goal is to encourage these Soldiers and Families to understand their personal finances and learn tools for financial success. This is a mandatory program of instruction for First Term Soldiers offered every Monday (except Federal Holidays). Soldiers must bring an EOM LES. A certificate is awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction. Additional Financial Classes All Financial Readiness classes are available upon request. Other topics include: - Pre-Deployment Financial Planning - Re-Deployment Financial Planning - Car Buying - Home Buying - Understanding Insurance & Financial Scams - Advanced Investing - And More!
Please contact 655-4227 to make an appointment with an ACS Financial Counselor to discuss any of these topics one-on-one or to request a class at your unit.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Infant Massage 0900-1100
Aliamanu Comm. Ctr
Parenting With Aloha 1400-1530 ACS Training Center Bldg
647, SB Newborn Care
Session 1 0900-1100 Aliamanu CC
Mommy & Me Stroller Morning meet at 0900 at Kalakaua
CC, SB Active Couples
Communication 1300-1430 FS ACS Down Syndrome
Support Group 1815-1930 SB Chapel
Scream Free Parenting 1800-1930 SB Chapel Family Night
Boot Camp for New Dads
0900-1230 ACS Training
Center Bldg 647, SB
Newborn Care Session 2 0900-1100 Aliamanu CC
Mommy & Me Stroller Morning meet at 0900 at Kalakaua
CC, SB
Autism Support Group 1815-1930 SB Chapel Family Night
Scream Free Parenting 1800-1930 SB Chapel Family Night
Anger Awareness 1500-1630 ACS
Bldg 2091, SB
Breastfeeding Basics 0900-1100 Aliamanu CC Mommy &
Me Stroller Morning meet at 0900 at Kalakaua CC, SB
Scream Free Parenting 1800-1930 SB Chapel Family Night
Active Couples Communication
1300-1430 ACS Training Center
Bldg 647, SB
EFMP Bowling 1800-
2000 Ft Shafter Bowling Alley
EFMP Swimming 1430-
1700 Schofield pool
Active Military
Families: Session 2
1800-1930 ACS
Training Center,
Bldg 647, SB
Mommy & Me Stroller Morning meet at 0900 at Kalakaua
CC, SB
SHARE Walking Group 1030-1130 Kalakaua Park, KoleKole
Ave, SB
Parenting With Aloha 1030-1200 Brostrom CC Scream
Free Parenting 1800-1930 SB Chapel Family Night
Active Military Families: Session 2
1800-1930 Ft Shafter ACS
Child Abuse Month Sexual
Assault Awareness Month
Proclamation Signing
1030 PGCR
EFMP Swimming 1430-
1700 TAMC Pool
For a full listing of classes offered at ACS, please visit our website at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com
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When children are told they are smart
and have done a good job they are
more productive in life!!
Tell your spouse you love them
everyday
Class Descriptions:Active Couples Communication: Feel like you are talking to the wall? Don't understand why you just can't seem to get along anymore? Want to figure out a
better way to talk with your spouse? Then come in for this exciting take on revamping your marriage! Fun, interactive, guaranteed toget you communicating in a healthier way! Call Ernest at 655-0613 or Ginny at ACS 655-0669.
Active Military Families: Session 2: This 7 part series focuses on several topics relevant to military families. Each month children and their parent(s) will be learningtools for managing emotions, communicating and building close connections in an open and fun environment. Please try to attend each session but youare welcome to all that you can attend! Please call Fiona at 655-1866 to register.
Anger Awareness: Would you like to be able to control your temper better? Wish you didn't yell so much? We can help! In our 1 hour interactive class you can learn useful techniques to cope with your feelings of anger and keep that temper under control.Call Ernest at 655-0613 or Ginny at 655-0669 for more information and to register.
Autism Support Group: Support group for Soldiers and Family members with an Autistic member of their family. Please call EFMP staff at 655-4777.
Breastfeeding Basics: class was held to teach and provide the basic skills for the first time moms to build self-confidence in their ability Counselor. breastfeed successfully. Class will be taught by NPSP’s nurses/Lactation Counselor. Please call Margaret with any questions at 655-0662.
Boot Camp for New Dads: This interactive (Yes – you will be learning with REAL babies) workshop offers hands on training for new dads to become confident and effective parents. Our veteran dads and their precious little ones will lend a hand in this relaxed learning environment. Come out and know what to do from day one!! Call Ernest 655-0613 to register
Down Syndrome Support Group: Support group that focuses on EFM with Down Syndrome. Please call EFMP staff at 655-4777.
EFMP Sponsored Swim Events:: This is a free activity for special needs Families, the whole family can attend, not just the EFMP member. EFMP enrollment and event sign-up are required. Please call 655-4777 for details.
Infant Massage: The Army New Parent Support Program’s Certified Instuctor offers this class to teach parents the many benefits of infant massage for your baby’s growth and enhance immunity, sensory and cognitive development, deepens the bondingand attachment, improves communication, enhances the ability to understand the needs, increase tolerance to stress, sleep better and many more. Come and learn the art of Infant Massage Call today for more details at 655-0662.
Mommy & Me Stroller: is a group of mothers and babies who come together to spend valuable time and interact with others. Mothers love stroller fitness groups because they are healthy, convenient and socially rewarding. Come and enjoy others who share the same interest. Call 655-4787 for more details.
Newborn Care I and II: Taking care of a newborn for the first time can be scary. From holding, to diapering, to bathing comelearn the basics of newborn care. Please call Margaret at 655-0662 with any questions.
Parenting With Aloha: PCSing is nothing new to military families but arriving at a new Post with new policies, procedures, schools and activities can be hard territory to navigate. Come join us for an interactive workshop of the ins and outs of being Army parents in Hawaii including homealone policies, tips for actively engaging children of all ages and great resources for making your Hawaii assignment a memorable one!Call Fiona at 655-1866 to register.
SHARE Walking Group: Stay active by joining our SHARE Walking Group. This will be an opportunity to SHARE resources with other EFM families. For more information call Leonard at 655-4777.
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ACS Schofield Bldg 2091
2091 Kolekole Ave
655-4227
ACS Training Center
Schofield Barracks
Bldg 647 (next to SGT Smith
Theater) 655-0669
ACS Ft Shafter Aloha Center Bldg
330 Rm 111
438-9285
Are you a military youth between 11-18 years of age? Why not volunteer and tell us what you like to do
and who you like to hang out with?
Locations to take the Survey: 1. SCHOFIELD TEEN CENTER Bldg. 9090, 2251 McMahon Road 2. FT. SHAFTER YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 351, 240 Montgomery Dr. 3. ALIAMANU MILITARY RESERVATION (AMR) TEEN CENTER Bldg. 1781, 174 Kauhini Road
Military youth participate in many formal and informal programs and activities designed to build their resilience and enhance their development. This research project explores how
social networks impact the well-being of youth in military families. Army Child, Youth, and School Services and the University of Georgia’s Family and Community Resiliency
Laboratory have committed resources to examine how different resources and relationships influence the well-being of military youth and families.
Family & Community Resilience Laboratory * The University of Georgia * [email protected]
Beer TastingMarch 15, 2012
Nehelani Showroom | Doors Open @ 6 PM
Sample beers from around Europe while
enjoying light
appetizers and live music!
$18.00 per person
Open to ages 21+
Call 655-4466
“Like” MWR Hawaii on Facebook for details on this event & future events!!
Beer TastingMarch 15, 2012
Nehelani Showroom | Doors Open @ 6 PM
Sample beers from around Europe while
enjoying light
appetizers and live music!
$18.00 per person
Open to ages 21+
Call 655-4466
“Like” MWR Hawaii on Facebook for details on this event & future events!!
Experience a magical evening of mystery, fantasy and comedy with one of Hawaii’s hottest magicians
Mark Mauricio.
Included with this performance is a ALL-YOU-CAN EAT BUFFET!
Doors open at 5:00 pm Show Starts at 6:30 pm
$20 - 11+
$12 - Ages 4 - 10
Free - ages 3 and under.
Preferred seating for Blue Star Card holders
(first come, first serve basis)
Call 655-4466 for reservations or “Like” MWR Hawaii on Facebook
for future events.
MARCH 6 | APRIL 3 | MAY 1
Experience a magical evening of mystery, fantasy and comedy with one of Hawaii’s hottest magicians
Mark Mauricio.
Included with this performance is a ALL-YOU-CAN EAT BUFFET!
Doors open at 5:00 pm Show Starts at 6:30 pm
$20 - 11+
$12 - Ages 4 - 10
Free - ages 3 and under.
Preferred seating for Blue Star Card holders
(first come, first serve basis)
Call 655-4466 for reservations or “Like” MWR Hawaii on Facebook
for future events.
MARCH 6 | APRIL 3 | MAY 1
Luau Buffet!Hula Performers!
Fire Dancers!
Doors open at 5:30 pm
$30 - 11+
$15 - Ages 4 - 10
Free - ages 3 and under.
Preferred seating for Blue Star Card holders (must call in advance)
Call 655-4466 for reservations or “Like” MWR Hawaii on Facebook
for future events.
MARCH 29 | APRIL 26 | MAY 31
Luau Buffet!Hula Performers!
Fire Dancers!
Doors open at 5:30 pm
$30 - 11+
$15 - Ages 4 - 10
Free - ages 3 and under.
Preferred seating for Blue Star Card holders (must call in advance)
Call 655-4466 for reservations or “Like” MWR Hawaii on Facebook
for future events.
MARCH 29 | APRIL 26 | MAY 31
Every Saturday Doors open at 9:00 pm
No cover charge! Must be 18 and up.Call 655-4466 for more info.
Every Saturday Doors open at 9:00 pm
No cover charge! Must be 18 and up.Call 655-4466 for more info.
*-s*{-Heant ts sn the Wayln'The Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program, created in2011, is one way VA is making health c te
^t each faciliry more
patient-centered. This program helps identi$r behaviors that worsen
chronic illnesses. Exampies are physical inactivity, unhealthy
eating, srnoking, ptoblem drinking and stress. By expanding
patient Health Coaching, My HealthaVet messaging, MOVE!weight management planning, TeleHeaith services, and
Behavior/Mental Health services, the VA is bringing you
customized care in the following Nine Healthy U"iog ^rezs:
1.. Eatwisely.2. Be physically active.
3. Strive for a healthyweight.4. Get recommended screening
tests and immunizations.5. Be invoived in your healthcare.
6. Be tobacco free.7. Limit alcohol.8. Manage stress.
9. Be safe.
This issue of Health Matters shares
how the VA and facilities and clinics inyour area are working together to preventsmoking, to lower secondhand smoke
exposure and to support Veterans whowant to quit smoking.
The Department of Defense supportedthe Americ zn Cancer Society's GreztAmerican Smokeout on Nov. 17,2011',encouraging mshtary personnel, families
and retirees to walk asvay ftom tobacco
for 24 hours.
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Veterans MortgageLife lnsuranceMaximum Coveragelncrmses
The maximum amount ofVeterans Mortgage LifeInsurance increased from$90,000 to $150,000,Oct. 1, 2011, undet theVeterans'Benefits Act of 2010.
Maximum coYerage furtherincreased frorn $150,000 to
$200,000 as ofJan. 1,2012.
The Veterans Mottage LifeInsurance is issued to thosesevetely disabled Veterans and
Servicemembers who have
received grants for speciallyadapted housing from VA.These grants are issued toVeterans and Servicemembers
whose movemerit ot vision is
substantially impaired because
of their disabilities.
For more information aboutVA's Insurance Program orother VA benefits, go towwu/.va.gov or caII7 -800 -827 -1.000. Veteransate also encouraged to visitVA's web portal eBenefits -
fnsurance.
VA t* ffiuiiC P*iytreilffie-BiiriCRchahiiiiat;cn ilci:i*r !ri Felc Ait*$98.8 Million Contract Awarded
The VA has awardeda $98.8 millioncontract to build a new
rehabilitation facilitylocated on the campusof the VA PaIo AItoHealth Care System.
This will be VA's first and only Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center to be
combined with a Blind Rehabilitation Center. At 174,000 square feet, this
new faciliry is the largest consolidated rehabilitation center in VA. TheRehabilitation Center includes 24 beds for the polytrauma program,
32 beds for the blind rehabilitation program, and 72 beds for thepolytrauma transitional rehabilitation program.
The center will also have an outpatient physical rhetapy/occupational
therapy clinic, an outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic,
anci clinical programs for Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi
Freedom Veterans. In addition to the new Polytrauma-Blind RehabilitationCenter, a 60A-car, four-story parking ga:age will be constructed adjacent tothe new facthq to support the growing demand for onsite parking.
VA"t*f FT,S* *':acn AppWin$ fCC Awer*On Oct. 11,2011, the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Coach smartphone application, jorndy developedby the Department of Veterans Affairs and theDepartrnent of Defense, was honored as one ofseven recipients of the Federal CommunicationsCommission Chairman's Award for Advancements inAccessibility.
"$7e are honored to be named as a recipient of this prestigiouscommunications award," said Under Secretary for Health Dr. Robert A.Petzel. "The PTSD Coach app has already helped more than 30,000 users
coffiect with important mental health information and resources. It is a
truly innovative tool which has revolutiornzed the way Veterans receive
health care."
VETERA Ns' hea lth mattet s
VA I nir'r.:* UCCS fu1ar",* : r"lG'"1':r-r a**ii;r-i "
Shared Experiences and Support for Veterans
Make the Connection, a new
campaign launched by the VA, is
creating ways for Veterans andtheir family members to connect
with the experiences of otherVeterans
- and ultimately to
connect with information and
resources to help them confrontthe challenges of transitioning -\_from service, facinghealth issues, \or navigating the complexities of daily life as a civilian.
"I have seen over and over again how important it can be for a Veteranto hear a message from another Veteran. This type of communicationwill be especiaily useful in helping to break down the stigma associated
with mental health issues and treatment," said Secretary Shinseki. 'VAis leveraging this powerful connection using an approachabie onlineresource that links Veterans to personal stories from their peers, to VAresources and support, and to reliable information about mental healthand resilience."
The campaign's central focus is a Web site, www.maketheconnection.net, featuring numerous Veterans who have shared theit experiences,
challenges, and triumphs. The !7eb site also connects Veterans and theirfamily members with services and resources that may help them livemore fulfilling lives.
'lli.? it := r-.rl ll- i i t.itraiio. cl'.- T rg-cK iiiIti* ,,t#l*re,-' ilCf:r,*i€SSl-i€SS b':, 2C.5Announces $100 Million to Expand Homeless PreventionProgramThe VA and Housing and Urban Development announced that a newnational report shows that homelessness among Veterans has beenreduced by nearly 12 percent betweenJanuary 201,0 andJanuary 2011.The 12 percent decline keeps the Obama Administrarion on track tomeet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015.
"This new report is good news for the tens of thousands of Veteranswe have helped find a home. Our progtess in the fight against
homelessness has been significant, but our work is not complete untilno Veteran has to sleep on the street," said Secretary Shinseki.
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New Online Tools forVeteran Job-Seekers
Secure Access to MilitaryRecords, Skill "Translators"
Veterans now have on-demand
access and can download officialdata about their miJitary trainingand experience, which can be
used to help them find jobs andcontinue their careers. Theirservice data cart be uploaded tojob search and networking sites
to help identifi' employmentopportunities.
"S^toy employers look toVeterans for the excellenttraining and unique experiences
they bring to the civilianworkforce," said Secretary
Shinseki. "Now, Veterans canhave state-of-the-art access toofficial data about their militaryservice that we will help themland meaningful jobs."
Veterans can use the VA'sonline My HealtheVet portal,www.myhealth.va.gov, to see
official information abouttheit military service, includingdeploymen t data, in-uniformexperience, and MilitaryOccupational Specialry codes
which define the type of workperformed and skills learnedduring their tour of dury.Veterans can electronicallydownload that information totheir personal computers byusing an enhanced version ofthe Blue Button.
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VA SIERRA NEVADAPecrprc HEerrx CEneSYsteuEreast Cancer Awarenessr,,^^+r_vut tt
On Oct. 6,201.1, VA Sierra
Pacific Health Care System
sponsored an educational andfun event t0 stress the need
for breast cancef awareness inboth women and men. Staff and
Veterans wefe encouraged towear pink and were given pinkribbon pins. The male volunteersand medical support assistants
teceived "Real Men V/ear Pink"T-shirts. Female participantsreceived pink "Fight Iike a Girl"T-shirts.
The American Cancet Societysupplied education aqd handoutson breast cancer preventionand awareness. Staff fromthe Women's CLinic, HealthPromotion Disease PreventionPtogram, MyHealtheVet andNutrition Services were available
fot questions and discussions.
Various community agencies and
health professionals providededucation and techniques forstress management, includingyoga demonstrations, massages,
hn>nosis, and herbal and aromatherapy.
Vetemns who participated in the"\Wear Pink" day theme receiveddonated prizes. This event wasa mapr success with over 250
Veterans receiving informationand education about BreastCancer Awareness and otherhealthy lirirg messages.
Seru FRRNcIsco VAMEoIcRL CENTERPatient \,4eals: Bring on tneFr*sh and Tasty"Add more taste; I'm thinkingof bringing in a botde ofketchup!" and "Add a
litde more variety; youcan only take so much
chicken!" are some
comments Vetefanpatients and CommunityUri.g Centet residentsused to make aboutmeals served to tfremat the San Francisco VA
-*--ffi*\gMedical Center. With a goal of proridirg tastier meals that contribute to thehealing and comfort of Veterans, we changed our menu to include Veteraris'
preferences, as well as meet VA Healthy Diet Guidelines.
'lMe now offer a healthier version of comfort foods using recipes likegrandmother used to make," said Nutrition and Food Service Chief KarenArnold. Meais are created using fresh and local ingredients.
Surveyed patients and residents are now saying: "Overall, a grcat experience!"
"Io e the homemade soups!" "Excellent menu!" "Keep up the good wotk!"
VI\ NonTHERN CRITTOnNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMNew i{ealth Prcmction Ciinical Disease FrogramLast April, Northern CaJtfonta Health Care System began a new HealthPromotion Clinical Disease Program to help our Veterans develop and
maintain healthy litirg habits and to take an active role in their health
care. Veterans learn about the program from posters and materials inclinic waiting areas. At pimary care visits, the vocational nurse, physicianand nurse care mar: ger discuss the benefits of the program and help theVeteran create goals, an action pian and a follow-up plan.
Under the management of Cyn*ria Wold, R.N., B.S.N. and Lorrie Strohecker,
M.D., the program has shown signs of success. Veteran Rrlph M. entered the
program severely overweight with unconuolied diabetes. With the heip and
encouragement of Ully Lundy, R.N., Diabetic Nurse Manager, and StephenT.ifrpman, M.D., Ralph M. lost a significant amount of wergh! now mariages
his diabetes with diet and exercise and no longer needs medications!
Once a month, the program conducts outreach events, such as AIDSawafeness and "smokeouts." These have been well received by Veterans andhave generated greater awareness and participation.
4 YETERANs' health msttezs
VA Pnlo Alro HeRr-tFr Cane Svsrgr*National Recognition for Performance ExcellenceVA Palo Alto Health Care System
was selected to receive the prestigious
Carey Award in the c^tegory ofPerformance Achievement for itsexcellent performance in quality,
safety, business practices, patient care
and satisfaction.
"'We are thrilled that our health care system -
one of the largest, most
complex systems in the VA -
has been recognized for its excellent
performance in a number of areas," said Lisa Freeman, Director of the
Healthcare System.
The Carey Performance Awards, presented annually, recognize VAotgarizaaons that have noteworthy perforrnance levels in seven afeas:
leadership; strategic planning; customer and market focus; measurement
analysis and knowledge management; workfotce resoufce focus; process
management and results.
"Our health care system strives to be a leader in health care excellence
in VA and in the Nation," Freeman continued. "This is accomplished by
always striving to prcr-tde l:etter cate {ct ouf \ie telzl]s and ner-et- re st,rgon our Laurels."
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VA PNCIFIC TSLANDS HEALTH CNNE SYSTEMVeterans Treatment Court Planned for HawaiiVA Pacific Islands Health Care System hosted a first-of-its-kind conference
to establish a Veterans Treatrnent Court in Hawaii. About 140 community,
representatives from federal, state, VA, govefilmenq medicaf law
enforcement and other agencies participated in the evenl The keynote
speaker,Judge Robert Russell ftom Buffalo, New- YorL, established the
first Veterans Treatrnent Court in 2008.
A planning session at the event discussed the barriers to establish a
Veterans Treatment Conrt; develop a mentorship program; improvereentry support; increase outreach (especially to those transitioningfrom the mlttary); strearnline VAJustice Outreach services; and furthereducate law enforcement and the legal community about services and
benefits offered to Veterans.
A plan will be presented to the Hawaii StateJudici^ry to show the
extensive advocacy for a Veterans Treatment Court. It will also
demonstate the community's commitment to our Veterans who have
selflessly sacdficed and spmetimes just need that "second chance" toheal, make amends and rhove forwatd to live healthy and productive lives
in the couflffy in which they defended.
VA, CENTRAL
CNIITORNIA HEALTH
Cnne SYSTEM
Weilness Wall of Fame
Unveiled in Fresno MedicalCenter
The Well:ress $7all of Fame
recognizes Veterans whohave made dramatic heahh
improvements by making lifesryle
changes. Inductees on the lVallhave written, in their own words,
what they did to improve theirhealth and why it was imporant tothem to adopt a healthier Jifesryle.
By eating healthier, walking,and using the VA's MOVEprogram, the first six inductees
lost an zverage of 62 pounds.
One Veteran lost over 100
pounds!They aiso reduced theirblood sugzrs and blood lipids tonormal levels and were able todiscontinue medications for high
cholesterol and high blood sugar.
The VA's Diabetes Boot Camp
taught Veterans how to confto1
their blood sugars throughlifestyle changes.
These first six patients, some ofwhom are in their late eighties,
are wonderfirl examples ofhow it's never too late to adoptlifestyle changes. They are
inspirations to other Vetetans
who can see, first hand, howsmall changes in Iifestyle can add
up to big gains in wellness and
quality of life.
VA Central California willdevelop a Wellness'Wall of Fame
ateacb of three CommunityBased Outpatient Clinics.
www.Yiin2 1 "med.va.gcY
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VACerHGafrrnhlleffirCreWaVA Central California HealthCare System2615 E. Clinton AvenueFresno, CA 93703-2286(559) 225-61 00
VA South Valley OPC1050 North Cherry StreetTulare, CA 93274(55e) 684-8703
illRF Merced OPC340 E. Yosemite AvenueMerced, CA 95340(209) 381 -01 05
lSEl# VA Oakhurst CBOC '-40597 Westlake DriveOakhurst, CA 93644(55S) 683-5300
VA Ghico OPC280 Cohasset RoadChico, CA 95926(530) 879-5000
VA Yreka Rural Clinic101 E. Oberlin RoadYreka, CA 96097(530) 841 -8500
Yuba Gity Outreach Clinic1231 Plumas StreetYuba City, CA 95991(s30) 751 -84s5
Sen FranciscoVAMedcd Cenb4150 Clement StreetSan Francisco. CA 94121-1598(415) 221-4810
Downtown S,F. VA OPC40'l 3rd StreetSan Francisco. CA 94107(41 5) 281 -51 00
VA Eureka OPC7'14 F StreetEureka, CA 95501(707) 442-5335
VA San Bruno OPC1001 Sneath LaneSan Bruno, CA 94066(650) 615-6000
VA Santa Rosa OPC3841 tsrickway Bivd.Santa Rosa, CA 95403(707i 589-23OO
VA Ukiah OPG630 Kings CourtUkiah, CA 95482(707) 468-7700
Clearlake VA Clinic15145 Lakeshore DriveClearlake, CA95422(707) 995-7200
VA Siera NevadaHealth Care System
loannis A. Lougaris VAMedical Center1000 LocustStreetReno, NV 89502-2597(775) 786-7200
VA Lahontan Valley OPC345 West A StreetFallon, NV 89406(775) 428-6161
VA Sierra Foothills OPC1 1985 Heritage Oak PlaceSuite #1Auburn, CA 95603(530) 889-0872
VA Carson Valley OPG925 lronwood Drive. Suite 2102Minden, NV 89423(775) 786-7200 Ext. 4000
t*gW VA Diamond View OPC1 10 Bella WaySusanville, CA 96130(530) 251 -4550
lSffWinnemucca HuralOutreach GlinicArmy 735 4th StreetWinnemucca, NV 8944f(877) 320-4s90
Spark M. Matsunaga VAMedical Genter459 Patterson RoadHonolulu, Hl 96819(808) 43s-0600
VA PTSD ResidentialRehabilitation Program459 Patterson RoadHonolulu, Hl 96819(606) 433-0004
VA Maui OPC203 Ho'ohanna Street, Suite 303Kahului, Hl96732(808) 871-2454
VA Hilo OPC1285 Waianuenue Ave., Suite 2't 1
Hilo, Hl 96720(808) 9s5-3781
VA Kona OPG75-377 Hualalai RoadKailua-Kona, Hl 96740(80e) 329-0774
VA Kauai OPG3-3367 Kuhio Hwy., Suite 200Lihue, Hl 96766(808) 246-04e7
l*Ew VA Guam CBOC498 Chalan PalasyoAgana Heights, Guam 96910(671) 475-5760
VA American Samoa OPCFitele Teo Army Reserve BuildingPago Pago, American Samoa96799(684) 699-3730
VA Lanai Outreach Clinic628-8 Seventh StreetLanai City, Hl 96763(808) 565-6423
VA Saipan OPCMarina Heights Business Pa.!:P.O. Box 500938Saipan, MP 96950(670) 323-9000
ilElFManila OPCSeafront Compound1501 Roxas Boulevard1302 Pasay City, Philtippines(011) ffi2 833-4566
VA Sacramento Medical Center10535 Hospital WayMather, CA 95655(s16) 843-7000
VA Martinez OPC150 Muir RoadMartinez, CA 94553(s25| 372-2oOO
VA Redding OPC35't Hartnell AvenueRedding, CA 95926(530) 226-7555
VA McOlellan OPC5342 Dudley Blvd.McClellan Park, CA 95652-1074(916) 561-7400
VA Mare lsland OPC201 Walnut Ave.Mare lsland, CA 94592(7On 562-e20O
Oakland Behavioral HealthClinic525 21st StreetOakland, CA94612(510) 587-3400
/A Oakland OPC:2221 Martin Luther King Jr. Way)akland, CA94612(510) 267-7800
VA Fairfield OPC103 Bodin Circle, BLDG. 778Travis AFB, CA 94535(7o7) 437-18A0
VA Palo AIto Division3801 Miranda AvenrreL,aio Alto, CA 94304-1290(650) 493-5000
VA Menlo Park Division795 Willow RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025(650) 493-5000
VA Livermore Division4951 Arroyo RoadLivermore, CA 94550(925) 373-4700
VA Capitola OPC1350 N. 41st Street Suite 102Capitola, CA 95010(831) 464-5519VA Stockton OPC500 W Hospital RoadStockton, CA 95231(209) 946-3400
VA Modesto OPC1524 McHenry Ave. Suite 315Modesto, CA 95350(209) 557-6200
VA idonterey OPC3401 Engineer LaneSeaside, CA 93955(831) 88s-s800VA San Jose OPC80 Great Oaks BoulevardSan Jose, CA 951 19(408) 363-301 1
VA Sonora OPG13663 Mono WaySonora, CA 95370(209) 588-2600
VA Fremont OPC39199 Libefty StreetFremont, CA 94538(510) 791-4001
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55SOS,HEALTH Is OTq THE WAY!''(Cont.fron page l)
A Great American Smokeoutevent was spearheaded by DianaRuiz, lead Tobacco Cessation
Clinic, and the Health PromotionDisease Prevention Programcommittee. At seven facilitiesVeterans received information,tobacco cessation survival kits,and encouragement from nurses,
psychologists, pharmacists and
peers. The tobacco cessation
program is offered to all Veteransas a self-refenal..Yeterans can findout about tobacco cessation atanyBehavioral Health Clinic or fromtheit Nurse CareMznager or theAdvice Nurse at (800) 382-8387.
In partnership with VoluntaryServices, the staff in Renoraffled turkeys to Veterans whosubmitted "Commit to Quit"cards on Nov. 17, 2011. The cards
v/ere put on a public display.
Veterans who quit tobacco inthe past, quit for the day or set
a future quit date were awardedname tag badges for quittingtobacco. Badges for non-smokersasking smokers to quit werealso handed out. Classes tosupport smoking cessation werepromoted and American CzncerSociety volunteers providededucational materials. Renooffers comprehensive smokingcessation seryices for Veteransand employees.
The Health Promotion Disease
Prevention Smoking Cessation
Committee,led by Dr. Carmody,
Ph.D., held its annual GreatAmerican Smokeout with a special
emphasis on TeleQuit.
SEle$ultThis VA smoking cessation
program is coordinated bytelephone and is available toVeterans and VA employees. Itoffers free education, counselingand smoking cessation medication.
Other services provided toVeterans and employees on"Qoit Day" were head and neckmassages, yoga, meditation,Zumba, pharmacy consults, oralscreenings by Dental Services,
and personahzed health coachingand counseling. Find out aboutTeleQuit from www,paloalto.va.govf telequit.asp or call yourpimary care provider.
The Fresno facitty held theirGreat American Smokeout eventin coniunction with National RuralHealth Day. lnformation was
provided on smoking cessation
and the effects of smoking andsecondhand smoke. "Quit forGood" smoking cessation groupclasses begin the frst Thursdayof every month. For information,Veterans can call (559) 225-6100,ext. 5797.
The majoriry of our medicalteams have gone throughspecialized training on how to talkto Veterans to encourage themto take control of their health
and set realistic goals for healthylifestyle changes. Staff can assist
Veterans both in person and onthe phone. Think about yourhealthy living goals and talk withyour PACT medical team. Also,the Palo Alto Health Care System
uses social media to help Vetetansand staff le arn to eat better usinghealthy recipes, find ways to quitsmoking, set up exercise routinesand much mofe. If you aren't a
fan yer, rake a mornent and visitwww. facebook. com/vapahcs.
The Health Promotion Disease
Prevention Program has
developed a SharePoint site usingcolorful and helpful "Be TobaccoFree" resources to refer Veterans
to stop smoking services. OnNov. 17, 20"11, a Great AmericanSmokeout information tablewas set up in the lobby of theAmbulatory Care Center toencourage Veterans to "'WalkAway fot aDay" and promote"Qoit Tobacco Make EveryoneProud," as well as the HawaiQuit Line. Learn more atwww.clearthesmoke.org/home.
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RESOURCES FOR HELPTO QUrr TOBACSOTeieQuit Fot Palo Alto Health Care System Veterans: (800) 445-0057, ext. 64557
ot www.palo alta.vz.gov ftelequit.asp. Fot Veterans of Northem Cahfarcia
Health Care System, Sierra Nevada Health Cate System and San Francisco
VA Medicai Center, contact your pdmary carc provider fot TeleQuit.
HawaiTobacco Quitline (800) QUrT-NOW Q84-866e)
Freedom from Smoking Online self supporu www.ffsonline.org
Nevada Tobacco lJser's Helpline (800) QUIT-NO\F Q84-8669)
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