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Semper Fit Health
Promotion & Fitness |
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Semper Fit Center
Bldg 3383 (adjacent to Combat Pool )
Annette Williams, Health Promotion Director
252-466-6467/7201 |
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What is Marine Corps Health Promotion all about? |
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Annually,
the Marine Corps separates an average of over 7,000
Marines because of physical disability or misconduct.
Together, separations from abuse of alcohol and weight
control average an additional 789 Marines per year.
On average, another 108 Marines die per year, most
because of motor vehicle accidents, but one out of four
(approximately 21) by taking their own life.
In all, almost 8,000 Marines per year are lost due to
death, physical disability, misconduct, alcohol, medical
retirement, and weight control. The estimated dollar
value for these losses (annually) is roughly $983
million. The manpower burden is equivalent to TWO
INFANTRY REGIMENTS.
The 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. This
will reduce the attrition statistics shown above. |
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Reminders: |
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Semper Fit Program requirements, according to MCO
P1700.29...
All Marines should be trained in the following
Health Promotion elements:
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide
Awareness, STD/HIV Transmission Prevention, and
Tobacco Cessation.
In addition to these elements, three additional
hours of Semper Fit instruction are required for
each Marine
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Monthly Fees: $30 Month each |
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Physical Fitness: |
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Semper Fit Special Events Calendar: ::click
here for the Semper Fit Race Schedule:: or for
more information about special events listed
below, contact :: Berna Crosby:: or call 466-2208
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SEMPER FIT SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR::
For more information contact::
Berna Crosby:: or
466-2208
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Group
Exercise (Aerobics Schedule): ::click here for
schedule:: |
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Personal Training Program Fees & Services: |
Descriptions:
Personal Training - (Includes
Physical Fitness Assessment). Includes: 6 personal
sessions with a nationally certified trainer,
personalized workout program, nutrition
information, physical fitness progress monitoring,
reduced Fitness Connection monthly group exercise
fee (one time offer).
Assessment: Determines Body
Composition, Blood Pressure, Aerobic Capacity,
Flexibility, & Strength
Physical Fitness Assessment Only
Determines: Body Composition, Blood Pressure,
Aerobic Capacity, Flexibility, & Strength.
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (RMR)
Body Gem - "State of the Art" system which
measures the number of calories your body requires
at rest for your current weight & activity level.
Workouts
Workouts are exercises designed based on the five
components of physical fitness (muscular strength,
muscular endurance, body composition, flexibility,
cardiovascular fitness) combined with information
acquired from your Micro-Fit results.
Prenatal Exercise Training
Same format as "Personal Training" but with
emphasis on "Prenatal" needs.
Nutritional Counseling
A complete nutritional assessment of each client
that includes keeping a 1-week food log,
cholesterol screening, blood glucose levels, basal
metabolic testing, body composition, vitals, etc.
Clients will receive goal setting, recommendations
& resource materials & monthly follow-up
appointments for 6 months.
Fees & Services
Fitness Center use for Active Duty, Retired Active Duty & Reservists -
FREE
Family Members of Active Duty & Retired Active
Duty Family Members
Personal Training - $40 (includes Physical Assessment) One
time charge for 6-8
weeks program
Physical Fitness Assessment only - $15
Physical Fitness Assessment, plus a workout - $20
Nutritional Counseling - $20
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (RMR) - $10
DoD
& their Family Members (must hold current
Fitness Center Memberships) One time charge for
6-8
weeks program
Personal Training - $50 (includes Physical Fitness
Assessment)
Physical Fitness Assessment Only - $15
Physical Fitness Assessment, plus a Workout - $20
Nutritional Counseling - $20
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (BMR) - $10
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All Fees are Subject to Change!
For more information on Personal Training: email:
vicky.lee@usmc-mccs.org |
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Suicide Prevention |
The USMC sees approximately 27 suicide
completions each year. On the average, MCAS
Cherry Point sees 2-4 suicide completions each
year. For every suicide completion, there are
at least ten (10) suicide incidents (gestures,
attempts). For the USMC, we see approximately
300 suicide incidents each year. At MCAS Cherry
Point, we see approximately 20-40 suicide
incidents each year, affecting our active duty
population
Listed below are the USMC and MCAS Cherry Point
statistics in suicide completions from
2001-2006.
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USMC |
MCAS Cherry Point |
Suicides at MCAS as % of USMC suicides |
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2001 |
29 |
2 |
7% |
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2002 |
23 |
2 |
9% |
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2003 |
26 |
2 |
8% |
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2004 |
34 |
0 |
0% |
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2005 |
24 |
1 |
4% |
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2006 |
23 |
3 |
13% |
While MCAS Cherry Points rate has remained
stable, there is much more work to be done in
educating our Marines in identifying early
warning signs and preventing all suicidal
incidents here at MCAS Cherry Point.
Historically, the number of suicides at MCAS
Cherry Point represented about 10-15% of the
total number of suicides completed in the entire
USMC. Therefore, we need to keep up our efforts
and continue to be proactive in order to be more
effective in our prevention and early
intervention education programs. While the total
completed incidences at MCAS Cherry Point
declined over the past years, all would agree
any amount of suicides are too many. With the
promotion of prevention education, the incident
rates will continue to decline. Everyone is
encouraged to be part of the solution. Please
contact the Semper Fit Center (466-6467) for
information on Suicide Prevention.
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Nutrition Education: |
Nutrition Class (Weight Management):
Classes meet on Wednesday's from 8:15-9:15am (6-week
session). Call the Semper Fit Center 466-6467 to
register.
Nutrition Counseling: Complete nutritional
assessment done with each client. Active duty
personnel are FREE; Retirees, family members & DoD
employees: $20. Assessments
include keeping a 1-week food log, cholesterol
screening, blood glucose levels, basal metabolic
testing, body composition, vitals, etc. Goal
setting, recommendations & resource materials
given to each client. Monthly follow-up appt. To schedule an appointment
please call 466-6467
RMR (resting metabolic rate) Testing: this is
an excellent opportunity to find out how many
calories your body burns, while at rest. Services
are available to calculate your individual Basal
Metabolic Rate. There is a $10 fee for this
service. Appointments must be made in advance.
For more information, please call The Semper Fit
Center 466-6467 or Vicky Lee 466-1147 |
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention: |
SACO Training Course: Commands wishing to
enroll their newly assigned SACO's for training
need to email or call Ms Tanesa Rooks, SACC admin.
rooksst@usmc-mccs.org.
466-7568.
Newly assigned Substance Abuse Control Officers (SACO's)
are required to be trained in the billet no later
than 90 days after assignment.
ATTENTION: Anyone enrolled in the above
courses needs to be available to attend the entire
course. Commands need to ensure that this can be
accomplished before enrolling the participant to
the training. |
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Stress Management: |
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Stress Management: Discover the common causes of stress, how to
recognize and react to them before they become
unmanageable and lead to illness or disease.
Individual coping skills will be discussed and
reviewed. Guaranteed to make you look at the
stresses of your life in a different way.
Class is 3-hour and the location is Bldg 232. Call
466-3264 for details. |
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Anger Management: |
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Held
once a week for 8 weeks. Every Monday or Friday.
all 466-3264 for more information & to register
for classes. |
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Pre-Marital Workshop: |
Held
monthly. Requirement for any Service Member
getting married and is 26 years or younger. Must
take class within the window of 60 days before or
after marriage.
Certificates given upon completion of the course.
Many speakers come from around the base as well as
the Chaplain.
Topics Covered: Priorities for Marriage, Unspoken
Expectations, Happily Every After Myth, Trust,
Gender Differences, Communication, Healthy
Conflict Resolution, Personality Differences,
Marriage and Family Violence, Role Expectations,
Parental Issues, Base Housing Information,
Medical/Tri Care Information, Substance Abuse,
Smart Money/Budgeting.
Call the Station Chapel for more
information...466-4000 |
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Tobacco Cessation and Prevention: |
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Tobacco
Cessation Course (7-weeks): Classes are on
Tuesday's, either 11:30am-12:30pm or from
5:30-6:30pm.
These classes are 7-session course, with quitting
aids (patch or pill). Registration is required.
Call the Semper Fit Center 466-6467 to register. |
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Other Health Education Classes/Services available: |
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Diabetes Self Management: Thursday's 1000-1200
at the Semper Fit Center. Call 466-0277 for
information. |
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Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Glucose and BP
screenings... always available, by appointment
at the Semper Fit Center (FREE of charge). Please
call 466-6467/7201 to schedule an appointment. |
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RESOURCES: Links for Smokeless Tobacco |
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::
www.oralcancer.org |
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www.nospit.com |
:: USMC
Semper Fit |
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www.drkoop.com |
:: MCCS
Cherry Point |
:: Institute for Sports Preventative Medicine |
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RESOURCES: Health Promotion Sites |
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:: Navy Environmental Health Center |
:: WebMD |
:: American College
of Sports Medicine |
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:: National
Strength & Conditioning Association |
:: NEHC Injury Prevention |
:: American
Council on Exercise |
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:: American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education |
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Until next time...Keep Up the Good Work!
It is a pleasure assisting you with your Semper
Fit Health Promotion needs!
OOH-RAH, Semper Fit,
Annette Williams Health Promotions Director
MCAS Cherry Point
252-466-6467/7201 252-466-1206 Fax
annette.williams@usmc-mccs.org
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