Health Promotion & Wellness Portfolio

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The Health Promotion and Wellness Portfolio is one of nine portfolios at the Army Institute of Public Health, a subordinate unit of the USAPHC. It is composed of five programs.

Vision

A Public Health System that maximizes health promotion and wellness services’ impact on global Force fitness.

Mission

The mission of the Health Promotion and Wellness Portfolio is to advocate for global force fitness through strategically developing, integrating, standardizing and evaluating health promotion and wellness services within the Army public health system.

What We Do

Develop and disseminate standardized, evidence-based health promotion and wellness programs and tools.
Develop key, science-based metrics to measure program impact and effectiveness.
Use program evaluation methods to determine efficient and effective health promotion techniques and systems.
Advocate for health promotion policy implementation and policy change.
Develop partnerships and collaborations with other military and civilian organizations.
Provide subject matter expert consultation, education, and training for health professionals and military leaders.

HPW Subject Matter Expertise

Army Public Health Nursing	Nutrition
Armed Forces Public Health Conference Tracks	Physical Fitness
Army Health Promotion Course: Charting the Course to a Healthier Force	Army Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Training Program
Clinical Preventive Services	Program Evaluation
Combat/Operational Stress Control	Public Health
Community Health Nursing	Reserve Component Issues
Community Nutrition	Self-care
Community Needs Assessment	Sexual Responsibility
Dietary Supplements	Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Dental Readiness/Oral Health	Spiritual Health
Health Status/Health Effects Measurement	Suicide Prevention
Health-related Outcomes Research	Stress Management
HIV	Tobacco Cessation
Injury Control	Weight Management
Medical Nutrition Therapy	Worksite Wellness/Civilian Fitness
Community Health Promotion Councils	Community Resource Guides
Army Wellness Centers	Alcohol and Drug Misuse

Contact Information

Name:	AIPH Health Promotion & Wellness Portfolio
Email Address:	DHPWWebContacts2@amedd.army.mil
Telephone:	410-436-2303/4656
DSN:	584-2303/4656
Mailing Address:	USAPHC ATTN: MCHB-IP-H 5158 Blackhawk Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403

Programs

Public Health Assessment

The Public Health Assessment Program (PHAP) within the Public Health Command was created to provide Program Evaluation as a unique service. Program Evaluation is conducted using the Program Evaluation Consulation process. This process involves the systematic collection of information that assists stakeholders to better understand a program, improve its effectiveness, and make decisions abou... (more)

Army Public Health Nursing

The Army Public Health Nursing (APHN) Program provides oversight of population level primary and secondary prevention activities for APHNs. APHNs possess a unique skill set that enhances the operating and generating forces by embedding wellness and prevention throughout the total Army force. MISSION: To improve the medical readiness and status of the Army; monitor the Army's health; imp... (more)

Community Behavioral Health Operations

The Community Behavioral Health Operations Program Mission The CBH Program develops standardized, evidenced-based behavioral and health initiatives, products, and tools that enhance the well-being of the Army Family based on the needs of the community. Program Description Provide public health SME consultation, education and training. Advocate for holistic approaches to health and ... (more)

Health Promotion Operations

The mission of Health Promotion Operations is to identify redundancies and voids of programs and services by evaluating population needs; assessing existing programs; coordinating targeted interventions to enhance the quality of life for all Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and Civilians. Through the Health Promotion Operations Program, the USAPHC provides standardization of training and o... (more)

Army Wellness Centers Operation

The Army Wellness Centers Operation Program oversees and manages the development and implementation of Army Wellness Centers (AWCs) across CONUS and OCONUS. AWCs provide standardized primary prevention programs designed to promote and sustain healthy lifestyles and improve the overall well-being of Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and DA Civilians. Along with improving fitness, AWC programs c... (more)