HEALTH PROMOTIONS
CHECKPOINT
Michelle R. Nail
Health Promotions Director
P 619.524.8913
E nailm@usmc-mccs.org
A 3800 Chosin Avenue, San Diego, CA 92140
L Building 5 West
HOURS
H Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
April – National Cancer Control Month
May – National Mental Health Month
June - National Men’s Health Month
September- National Cholesterol Education Month
October – Drug Awareness Month
November – National Tobacco Cessation Month
December - National Drunk and Drugged Month
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The mission of Health Promotions is to enhance mission readiness, unit performance and the health and fitness of military personnel, beneficiaries, and civilian employees through the creation of a culture within the Department of Defense that values health and fitness and empowers individuals and organizations to actualize those values and achieve optimal health. To provide effective, integrated, and comprehensive health promotion programs, disease and injury prevention programs and population health programs throughout the Department of Defense. To provide healthy environments for DoD personnel and visitors.
The Semper Fit Health Promotion goal is to continuously improve the use of, and trends in, healthy lifestyles and behaviors as reported by the DoD Survey of Health Related Behaviors Among Military Personnel, the primary indicator of health trends in the Marine Corps.
HEALTH PROMOTION COMMAND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Ultimately, Semper Fit Health Promotion will create an atmosphere within the Marine Corps that contributes to total health and wellness. To achieve this atmosphere, all Marines must understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Through proper training and education the goal of total health will be attainable. It is mandated by MCO P1700.29 that commands support and comply with Semper Fit’s Health Promotion Education Program and do so by the following guideline
- Marine Corps commands shall ensure that all Marines receive education and training annually in suicide awareness, STD/HIV transmission prevention, alcohol and substance abuse prevention and control, and the effect of tobacco use
- Commands shall ensure that three additional hours of Semper Fit Health Promotion training are provided and received annually. The three hours may be divided among the remaining leading health indicators or Semper Fit Elements. The choice of training should be based upon the needs and interests of the respective units.
LEADING HEALTH INDICATIORS
The leading health indicators, as defined by Healthy People 2010, reflect the major public health issues in the United States. Embedded in these health indicators are a variety of health education, promotion and awareness activities. The leading health indicators are intended to help everyone more easily understand the importance of health promotion and disease prevention, and to encourage wide participation in improving health in the next decade. The Marines Corps defines the following topics as the most prevalent issues that impact mission readiness:
Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation
- Substance Abuse
- Mental Health
- Responsible Sexual Behavior
- Disease Prevention
- Nutrition
- Healthy Weight
- Physical Activity and Fitness
- Injury Prevention and Violence
Through the programs and activities, the Semper Fit Health Promotion Program will improve the overall health status of the Marine Corps and its family.
MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM
Massage appointments can be arranged through the Fitness Center by calling 619.524.4427. Often times people are stressed in our culture. Stress-related disorders make up to between 80 and 90 percent of the ailments that bring people to their family-practice physicians. The benefits associated with massage therapy are countless. Below are just a few of the physical and mental benefits that come from massage therapy.
PHYSICAL
- Enhances performance
- Strengthens the immune system
- Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Provides great joint flexibility and range of motion
- Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
- Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduce pain and swelling; reduce the formation of excessive scar tissue
MENTAL
- Fosters peace of mind
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Creates body awareness Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
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