Health Education and Application - Army Public Health Center

The Health Education and Application Mission

The HEA Division promotes readiness through strategic health education, nutrition, and behavioral health initiatives using advanced technology within the Army public health system.

Division Description

Provide public health SME consultation, education and training.
Advocate for holistic approaches to health and wellness that include strategic behavioral, physical, nutritional and educational initiatives.
Advocate for health promotion policy implementation and policy change.

Current Initiatives

Combat Operational Stress Control & Stress Management
Integrated Model of BH and Pastoral Counseling Services
Nutrition & Weight Management
Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T)
Charting the Course to a Healthier Force
Web-based Health Promotion Continuing Education

Collaboration

DoD Child Obesity Prevention WG
AR 600-9 (Revision) WG
Food & Nutrition Subcommittee of the DoD Nutrition Committee
DOD Civilian Wellness WG
OTSG Women's Health Lactation Friendly Initiative WG

Program 22 Staff

Program Manager
Social Workers
Health Educators
Registered Dietitian

Related Subjects and Resources

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

Information and topics pertaining to alcohol and substance misuse.

Information on stress control, sexual assault, social work, suicide prevention and workplace violence.

Oral fitness is essential for unit readiness. The best way to maintain oral fitness is to prevent dental disease from developing in the first place.

Ensure the health and readiness of Soldiers with education about personal sexual responsibility and resources to help protect their health and prevent STIs and unintended pregnancy/paternity.

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