ARMY MEDICINE | DPA SENDSFEBRUARY 24, 2021

1. The Army Surgeon General, LTG R. Scott Dingle, “TSG SENDS: COVID-19 and Army Medicine” messages from this week are included for your awareness.• TSG SENDS: COVID-19 and Army Medicine 58 (February 11, 2021)• TSG SENDS: COVID-19 and Army Medicine 59 (February 19, 2021)

2. COVID-19 Information:• Army Medicine COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-984-8523 or DSN 312-421-3700• Army: www.army.mil/coronavirus• APHC: https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/covid19• CDC Web Page: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html• DoD Web Page: www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus• Health.mil Web Page: https://health.mil/News/In-the-Spotlight/Coronavirus• TRICARE Web Page: https://tricare.mil/coronavirus

1. Feast of Purim, the Feast of Esther (February 25–26)

2. MEDCOM Resilient Leader Serise - The Five Love Languages (March 16, 1330 EST)

3. TSG45 Leadership Lecture Series - Ms. Cheri J. Najor, (March 19, 1330-1430 EST)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Army Medicine

STRATEGIC VISION

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY OBSERVANCESArmy Nurse Corps Anniversary - Feb. 2 Patient Recognition Week - Feb. 1 - 7 National Inventors’ Day - Feb. 11 Presidents Day - Feb. 15Black History MonthHeart Health MonthChildren’s Dental Health Month

ARMY MEDICINE WEEK IN REVIEWARTICLES1. ‘Be part of the solution’: Army leaders urge Soldiers to

get COVID-19 vaccine (February 24) www.army.mil/article/243596

2. Regional Health Command Europe chief of staff reflects on 30 years of service (February 24) www.army.mil/article/243641/regional_health_command_europe_chief_of_staff_reflects_on_30_years_of_service

3. Soldiers overcome extreme elements in quest to be BestWarrior (February 24) www.army.mil/article/243630/soldiers_overcome_extreme_elements_in_quest_to_be_best_warrior

4. Readiness in Mind, USAMRDC Targets Harmful Behaviorswith New Endeavor (February 23) www.dvidshub.net/news/389593/readiness-mind-usamrdc-targets-harmful-behaviors-with-new-endeavor

5. Weed ACH hosts NCO Induction Ceremony (February 19)www.army.mil/article/243627/weed_ach_hosts_nco_induction_ceremony

6. Body building during a pandemic (February 19) www.dvidshub.net/news/389431/body-building-during-pandemic

7. Service member hearing protection emphasized on WorldHearing Day (February 19) www.army.mil/article/243507/service_member_hearing_protection_emphasized_on_world_hearing_day

8. Passion for healing forges leaders of military medicine(February 19) www.army.mil/article/243502/passion_for_healing_forges_leaders_of_military_medicine

9. LRMC tele-mentoring program extends care beyond borders(February 19) www.army.mil/article/243501/lrmc_tele_mentoring_program_extends_care_beyond_borders

10. WBAMC at the fair (February 19) www.dvidshub.net/news/389429/wbamc-fair

11. Service member hearing protection emphasized on WorldHearing Day (February 19) www.dvidshub.net/news/389367/service-member-hearing-protection-emphasized-world-hearing-day

12. Orlando VMAC puts Soldier on new life course after cancerfight (February 18) www.dvidshub.net/news/389290/orlando-vmac-puts-soldier-new-life-course-after-cancer-fight

ARMY MEDICINE WEEK IN REVIEW13. SRU Transition Coordinators adapt to pandemic with first-

ever virtual training summit (February 18) www.dvidshub.net/news/389289/sru-transition-coordinators-adapt-pandemic-with-first-ever-virtual-training-summit

14. Combatting weight gain during COVID-19 (February 16)www.army.mil/article/243397/combatting_weight_gain_during_covid_19

15. Proper fitting surgical masks ensure patient, provider safety (February 16) www.army.mil/article/243387/proper_fitting_surgical_masks_ensure_patient_provider_safety

16. Madigan provides the Army’s career counselor of the year(February 11) www.army.mil/article/243326/madigan_provides_the_armys_career_counselor_of_the_year

VIDEOS

MEDIA

1. William Beaumont Army Medical Center Replacement HospitalTour (February 22) www.dvidshub.net/video/784544/william-beaumont-army-medical-center-replacement-hospital-tour

2. MAJ Bacsa COVID 19 Pregnancy (February 19) www.dvidshub.net/video/784148/maj-bacsa-covid-19-pregnancy

3. Happy Birthday McDonald (February 17) www.dvidshub.net/video/783886/happy-birthday-mcdonald

4. OTSG COVID-19 PSA (February 17) www.dvidshub.net/video/783880/otsg-covid-19-psa

5. Medical Specialist Corps anniversary 2021 (February 16) www.dvidshub.net/video/784052/medical-specialist-corps-anniversary-2021

6. Army Dental Corps anniversary 2021 (February 16) www.dvidshub.net/video/784051/army-dental-corps-anniversary-2021

7. Enlisted Medical Corps anniversary 2021 (February 16) www.dvidshub.net/video/784050/enlisted-medical-corps-anniversary-2021

8. MEDCoE graduates 10,000th soldier under COVID guidelines part 2 (February 11) www.dvidshub.net/video/783413/medcoe-graduates-10000th-soldier-under-covid-guidelines-part-2

9. MEDCoE graduates 10,000th soldier under COVID guidlines (February 11) www.dvidshub.net/video/783404/medcoe-graduates-10000th-soldier-under-covid-guidlines

1. Army Senior Leader #COVID19 Town Hall(February 22) www.facebook.com/USarmy/photos/a.81109118557/10158685429373558

TSG SENDS (February 11, 2021)

Army Medicine Family,

According to a Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) memorandum dated Feb. 4, “We must defeat the coronavirus disease and defend the force against COVID-19 while protecting our Nation. COVID-19 is one of the deadliest threats our Nation has ever faced.” The memo provided updated guidance on the use of face coverings and masks, social distancing, and full compliance with guidance provided by the CDC.

“Effective immediately, all individuals on military installations and all individuals performing official duties on behalf of the Department from any location other than the individual’s home, including outdoor shared spaces, will wear masks in accordance with the most current CDC guidelines. Individuals must consistently wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth that is within current guidance from the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,” the memo added.

As we work to get more people vaccinated, our Nation appears to be moving in the right direction in its defense against the pandemic and it’s nice to share some good news. Overall, there is positive reporting in the weekly average of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Numbers may fluctuate in some areas from week to week, but many states continue in a downward or improving trajectory as more Americans get vaccinated.

As of Feb. 9, COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. totaled 467,312. APHC reports decreases for the week in the number of cases down 19.5% and a slight increase in the average number of deaths per day at 0.3%. The current seven-day average for new COVID-related hospital admissions is down 16.3% and new admissions continue to decline in virtually all states and jurisdictions.

Currently, more than 59 million total vaccine doses have been distributed and more than 32.3 million people have received at least one dose (9.6% of the US population). While this news is promising, we can’t rest, as this pandemic is far from over. Please, continue to maintain your safety protocols, such as wearing a face covering, watch your distance from others, and wash your hands. And most importantly, get vaccinated when it’s your turn.

We continue to celebrate Black History Month and recognize the many contributions and sacrifices that African-American leaders have made in our communities and our Nation. These exceptional men and women remind me of how important leader development is and how we must strengthen and foster it to build unit cohesion.

On Feb. 17, the next virtual Leadership Lecture Series will be held at 09:30 a.m. (EST) on MS Teams. We will host Retired MG Elder Granger, a former AMEDD senior leader, as our guest speaker who will discuss his perspective on leadership and leader development. This event supports The Surgeon General’s Leader Development Program for OneStaff to build agile and adaptive leaders for today and tomorrow’s operating environment. CSM Hough and I welcome and encourage your participation. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmUzMjgyODctNmRiZi00MzZiLWFkZDItNzAyNDg2Y2UzZGU2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2221acfbb3-32be-4715-9025-1e2f015cbbe9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22444f58fe-7501-4afc-ae06-290940063f91%22%7d

In addition, there will be a Resilient Leader Series discussion led by CH (LTC) Susan Caswell for the Senior Leaders and MEDCOM Spouses Group on Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. (EST). The title of the discussion is “The Five Love Languages.” All are invited at: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/taegonlee

I extend a hearty “congratulations” to COL Clint Murray on publishing in the peer reviewed medical journal, Military Medicine, his article on “Responding to COVID-19 Among U.S. Military Units in South Korea: The U.S. Forces Korea’s Operation Kill the Virus”. COL Murray is a brilliant physician whose leadership qualities enable him to stand out as an AMEDD leader and author. Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usab013

Finally, this weekend is an extended weekend in honor of President’s Day. Be prudent if you travel, especially if you are driving in winter weather and please follow all COVID-19 safety protocols. We want you and your family to stay safe and stay healthy! We are all an important part of the Army Medicine team.

Army Medicine is Army Strong!

TSG 45

VRR. SCOTT DINGLELieutenant General, U.S. ArmyThe Surgeon General and Commanding General, USAMEDCOM

TSG SENDS (February 19, 2021)

Army Medicine Family,

I want to start by saying that my thoughts are with our staff who has been affected by the freezing temperatures as well as power and water outages in Texas and all across the country. I know it has been a tough week and your dedication to mission and supporting our Soldiers and beneficiaries is something I continue to be in awe of. Each of you has shown resiliency and determination as we continue our battle against the weather and COVID-19 simultaneously. Please continue to be safe while the nation’s services begin to come back online. Each of you is an important part of the Army Medicine team.

This week we continue to see light at the end of the tunnel regarding COVID-19. Both the 7-day moving case average of the virus and new COVID-related hospital admissions are down more than 20% compared to the previous week.

We are continuing with the vaccination efforts. Last week, our Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin authorized nearly 5,000 service members to staff Federal Emergency Management Agency vaccination centers across the Nation. As part of our on-going support of the whole-of-government effort, Army Medicine personnel are deploying to support this mission.

Also, the Army is hosting an Army Senior Leader Town Hall on Monday, February 22, at 9:45 a.m. (EST). The acting Under Secretary of the Army Christopher Lowman, the Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, and the Deputy Director of the Army Public Health Center Dr. Steven Cersovsky will join Command Sgt. Maj. Hough and myself on the panel. The topic will be the vaccination itself. We will be want to encourage you to “get the shot”, when available, by providing information and addressing your questions and concerns. We want to spread the word that everyone needs to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because we know it will save lives. This is a Facebook Live event at: www.Facebook.com/usarmy/live

The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination is getting under way. The program is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks across the United States to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination. This increased access includes our beneficiaries. Those interested in getting the shot through the program should visit the following link for additional information and a list of participating national pharmacies: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/retail-pharmacy-program/index.html

I’d like to commend the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) for their continued excellence in training during the Pandemic. The MEDCoE along with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command marked a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19. Together, they have transported 10,000 Advanced Individual Training Soldiers into and out of the training pipeline since COVID-19 mitigation measures began in April 2020. They reached the milestone during 1 of 5 air and ground movements in support of over 250 Soldiers on February 11, on Joint Base San Antonio’s (JBSA) Kelly Field. MEDCoE has completed more than 260 of these moves in the last nine months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. These Soldiers are moving out to perform in medical roles throughout the world. According to the Commanding General, MG Dennis LeMaster, they have not shipped one sick Soldier. Excellent work team!

Finally, on behalf of our Chaplain, we invite you to attend CH Caswell’s presentation of “The Five Love Languages” on February 19, at 1:30 p.m. (EST). The One Staff personnel Meeting invitation is at: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/index.cfm?i=587676&k=0769450F7C5.

Thanks for all you do!

We are still in this together! Stay safe. Stay healthy!

TSG 45

VRR. SCOTT DINGLELieutenant General, U.S. ArmyThe Surgeon General and Commanding General, USAMEDCOM

Useful links:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.htmlhttps://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/covid19www.militaryonesource.mil/coronaviruswww.coronavirus.govwww.cdc.gov/coronaviruswww.usa.gov/coronavirus

Chaplain Resilience Video:www.facebook.com/ArmyChaplainCorps/videos/2679539028980334

Project Inclusion: We Will Do Better SharePoint:https://mitc.amedd.army.mil/sites/Communities/PI-WWDB/SitePages/Home.aspx

The Purim Story and its Meaning in 2021

& Chanting of Megillat Esther, the Scroll of Esther,

Chapter 1

Chaplain Raphael Berdugo, USAF

Sing Along - Purim Songs

Chaplain David Frommer, USA

Purim 101—What is this Holiday All About?

Chaplain Melinda Zalma, USNR

Haman and his Villainous 10 Sons

Chaplain Dovid Egert, USA

Erev Purim Megillah Reading Thursday, February 25 @ 1830 PST

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608285694?pwd=M3BSenNnTEFkSjV1dGUrdDJjU2lTdz09

Meeting ID: 160 828 5694 Passcode: 789422

Chaplain Michael Bram, USAF

Purim Day Megillah Reading Friday, February 26 @ 1100 PST

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609460423?pwd=NlVRVnJwQnM3ZFVCTGhPS1poTmRTQT09

Meeting ID: 160 946 0423 Passcode: 519496

Chaplain Michael Bram, USAF

JWB Jewish Chaplains Council extends wishes for a happy Purim to men and women in uniform, their families and our country’s veterans.

Celebrate this joyous holiday with these videos and live readings of the Scroll of Esther on Purim, THURSDAY, FEB 25-FRIDAY, FEB 26. All links below are active.

MEDCOM Resilient Leader SeriesThe Surgeon General and Commanding General, United States Army Medical Command (USA MEDCOM), requests the pleasure of your spouse’s participation in the USA MEDCOM Resilient Leader Series. This month, CH (LTC) Susan Caswell is presenting “The Five Love Languages”, occurring for the Senior Leaders and the USA MEDCOM Spouses Group on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 1330 EST (please plan to connect to the meeting link 10-mins prior to start time). This livestream supports The Surgeon General’s Line of Effort 2, “Readiness”. Please save the date and join together for a time of community building.

To view the invitation for this virtual event, please click the lin: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=587679&k=0769450F7C5E

To attend the livestream for this virtual event, please choose one of the channels below. If you are unable to click on the link, please copy and paste the address into your web browser. If the link is not working, try another browser or turn off your VPN.Meeting Link (Acces to the PPT slide): https://join.freeconferencecall.com/taegonlee

Conference Call: Dial-in number: (425) 436-6369 / Access code: 4655724

Contact InformationIf you have any issues viewing this invitation, please contact Mr. Taegon Jay Lee at (708) 833-2115 or taegon.lee.ctr@mail.mil MEDCOM Spouse / Family Programs point of contact is Ms. Patty Centeno at (210) 466-5968 or patricia.a.centeno.civ@mail.mil MEDCOM Resilient Leader Series point of contact is COL (CH) Ron Cooper at (210) 466-5991 or ronald.e.cooper10.mil@mail.mil

TSG45 LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES (March 19, 2021)

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Surgeon General and Commanding General, United States Army Medical Command, requests the pleasure of your participation in the virtual TSG45 Leadership Lecture Series (LLS) occurring for OTSG/MEDCOM HQs OneStaff personnel on Friday, 19 March 2021 at 1330-1430 EST (please plan to connect to the MS Teams call 15-mins prior to start time).

The event supports The Surgeon General’s Leader Development Program for OneStaff to build agile and adaptive leaders for today and tomorrow’s operating environment. We will host Ms. Cheri J. Najor, Founder of the Center for Peak Performance, as our guest speaker who will provide a special session on “Emotional Intelligence for Leaders”.

Your RSVP is “critical” to the required information for the MS Teams meeting invite that you’ll receive and need for connection (will be sent 24-hours prior to event). The Department of Defense created the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) Environment. This new system provides the DoD with enhanced collaboration capabilities for DoD teleworkers to facilitate continuity of operations during the COVID-10 pandemic.

To view the invitation and RSVP for this virtual event, please click the link below. If you are unable to click on the link please copy and paste the address into your web browser. https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=589120&k=07694B087957

Please submit your RSVP NLT 15 March 2021.

If you are having difficulty locating the MS Teams calendar link, please copy and paste into your browser: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aa526cfb074e64c6f8437eba32d13e03c%40thread.skype/1613655168678?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2221acfbb3-32be-4715-9025-1e2f015cbbe9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22444f58fe-7501-4afc-ae06-290940063f91%22%7d

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If you have any issues viewing this invitation, please contact the OTSG/MEDCOM Protocol point of contact for this event: Mr. David Watson at (703) 344-8012 or david.j.watson5.civ@mail.mil