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Memories of 9/11
The dedication of the Pentagon Memorial for those who lost their lives there on September 11, 2001, was seven years to the day after that event. It showed the resolve that America has to always remember that day and to always remember those who perished in a terrorist attack. The clean lines of the 184 benches, each dedicated to an individual who lost their life from that event, and the open grounds with newly planted trees will always be reminders of their innocence and ours. It is important that we always remember them.
Memories of 9/11 are vivid for each of us. I would like to share a couple of memories with you, and ask, if you are willing, that you share your memories of that date and how it has affected what you do today. Read more
Michael E. Kilpatrick, M.D. FACP
Deputy Director, Force Health Protection & Director, MHS Strategic Communications
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What: Please take a few minutes today to complete a survey here on health.mil that will help the Military Health System continue to provide the best service possible to our patients. We need your input on what is most important to you and the areas that need our immediate focus. Click here to participate » National Institute of Mental Health Funding Opportunity Announcement
What: The NIMH intends to commit approximately $2 million in FY 2009 to fund three to six new grants in response to applications to study the impact of existing national, state, and/or local community-based programs that address the behavioral adjustment and mental health needs of recent OIF/OEF combat veterans, including returning National Guard, Army Reserve, and newly separated active duty personnel. Details
» Center for Deployment Psychology Training Events
What: "Addressing the Psychological Health of Warriors and Their Families: PTSD, Depression and TBI" (Click city below for details.)
When: Fall 2008
Where: San Diego, Calif. (Sept. 22-26); San Antonio, Texas (Oct. 6-10); and Bethesda, Md. (Nov. 17-21) » DoD, National Institutes of Health and Veterans Affairs Scientific Conference
What: "Trauma Spectrum Disorders: The Role of Gender, Race and Other Socioeconomic Factors". This conference will review the best existing science on trauma spectrum disorders that will serve the development of evidence-based concepts and strategies the DoD, VA and NIH can use to better assess and treat psychological health issues and traumatic brain injury, especially as it relates to service members and their families. Details
When: October 1-2, 2008
Where: NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, Md.
» Pan-American Committee of Military Medicine (PACMM) Congress
What: "Partnering to Overcome the Health Challenges of the Americas" Hosted by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Details
When: Nov. 9-15, 2008
Where: St. Anthony Hotel, San Antonio, Texas.
» 2009 Conference on Global Health
What: The Global Health Council's 36th Annual International Conference on Global Health will highlight the ways in which technologies in combination with best practices and evidence-based policies improve health around the world. Abstracts are now being accepted. Details
When: May 26-30, 2009
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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