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- Follow the ACE rule for suicide prevention. ASK about suicidal thoughts; CARE for your loved one; ESCORT them to get help.
- How do you handle depression? Who is your support system?
- Identify suicide signs: withdrawing from family; risky behavior; no reason to live; mood swings & anxiety
- Identify suicide signs: changes in sleep; increase in drug & alcohol use; increased rage; feeling trapped
- Identify suicide signs: talking about hurting self; seeking access to weapons; frequent talk of death
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New Blog Post: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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Need help? The Army offers suicide prevention resources on its website. Read, like & SHARE this info: http://ow.ly/dBD1d- New Blog Post: First Responders Remembered on September 11th
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- Suicidal thoughts don’t mean you’re crazy. You are not alone. Let’s end the stigma.
- Seeking suicide prevention help doesn’t mean you’re weak. Sometimes, even warriors need someone to talk to. There's help: 800-273-8255.
- It’s not always clear what drives a person to suicide but he/she is usually in so much anguish, the person feels there is no other way out. There is help. There is hope. Dial 800-273-8255.
- Today we remember the first responders, victims and heroes of 9/11/01. Your contributions will never be forgotten.
- “This issue, suicides, is perhaps the most frustrating challenge that I’ve come across since becoming Secretary of Defense.” –Defense Secretary Leon Panetta (22 June 12)
- A U.S. veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes. Get help now, call 800-273-TALK #suicideprevention #milhealth
- The World Health Organization estimates one million people die each year from suicide.
- All this month, we’re sharing vital information to prevent suicides. Please share & retweet to your friends.
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If you notice something. If you hear some words that give you pause. You can do something about it. This video illustrates the power of loved ones, and how important they are to our veterans. #suicideprevention- If you need help, or know someone who does, reach out to the Military Crisis Hotline. Call 800-273-8255 (press 1) for confidential help for service members and their families.
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Last chance to nominate an outstanding female military doctor! http://ow.ly/dxCHO #milhealth- New Blog Post: United States Army and NFL Team Up to Combat Traumatic Brain Injuries
The U.S. Army and National Football League are working together to research and improve awareness of traumatic brain injuries.
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- New Blog Feature: Military Medicine Museum Brings History to Life
Recent advances in military medicine include mind-controlled prosthetics and high-tech trauma care, but the military’s contributions to improving the practice of medicine are nothing new. Now, a department of defense museum, the National Museum of Health and Medicine, is showcasing those developments in a new state-of-the-art building and using its collection of some 25 million artifacts to encourage children’s interest in medicine and in learning about the fundamentals of good health.
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- September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you are having trouble coping, please call the Military Crisis Line. Your life is worth living.
- Your Wednesday Dose of Cuteness from the Warrior Canine Connection!
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The deadline to nominate an outstanding woman military doctor is Friday. Nominate one TODAY! http://ow.ly/cFBTr #milhealth- September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Remember, it's okay to ask for help. Your life is worth living.
- Happy Tuesday, Facebook! Best of luck to all the students returning to school today and, to the ones who have been in school for a week or more, keep up the good work!
- SKIP the measles vaccine if you’re allergic to gelatin.
- Dr. Jonathan Woodson Wishes You a Happy Labor Day:
As we prepare for the long weekend and the unofficial end of summer, I would ask you to take a moment and reflect on all of our accomplishments over the last several months as an organization and as individuals.
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- SKIP the measles vaccine if you’re pregnant.
- Have a safe holiday weekend. What are your Labor Day plans?
- Get the measles booster shot if you work in health care. Be wise, immunize.
- New Blog Post: An Ounce of Prevention: The Influenza Vaccine
Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And while summertime is often about basking in the carefree spirit of the season, it’s never too early to consider preventive measures to combat influenza.
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- Get the measles booster shot if you’re traveling overseas. Be wise, immunize!
- Adults need the measles vaccine if they’ve never been immunized.
- Last Call to Nominate an Outstanding Female Military Doctor! The deadline for nominations for the Building Stronger Female Physician Leaders awards is Sept 7th. http://ow.ly/dlKcN
- Mumps can cause swollen glands, deafness & brain damage. Be wise, immunize!
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German measles) can all cause miscarriages and birth defects. Be wise, immunize.
- International travelers exposed 200 unvaccinated children & adults to measles last year. Be wise, immunize!
- The CDC estimates nearly 3 million people would die of measles if vaccinations stopped.
- Wednesday Morning Dose of Cuteness!
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If you use a neti pot to clear your sinuses, read this CDC link to protect yourself from infection.
- 200,000 people die from measles every year! Be wise, immunize.
- If you're in the path of Hurricane Isaac, follows these tips to stay safe.
- Tuesday Morning Inspiration: Triple amputee Cpl. Todd Love shows what you can do when you put mind over matter!
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Walking is the most popular form of physical activity. About 6 in 10 adults walked for at least 10 minutes in the previous week. How much time do you devote to walking each week?
- The whooping cough vaccine for babies is included in the DTaP shot (diphtheria, tetanus & pertussis).
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Are you following us? Join us on Twitter too!- Family members in close contact with newborns are advised to get the whooping cough vaccine.
- All this month, we’re sharing information about vaccinations. Please share & retweet to your friends!
- If diagnosed early, whooping cough may be treated with antibiotics.
- Learn more about protecting your family from whooping cough.
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- Whooping cough got its name from the gasping for breath sounds made by those infected.
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Preventing mosquito bites and avoiding West Nile virus.
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