October 2012 Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 10

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth · Bldg 3, Floor 4, Rm 4.2-131 · 620 John Paul Jones Circle · Portsmouth, VA · FAX (757) 953-2420

What a huge relief the weather is finally changing! I’m so thankful to finally turn PAGE 1 off my air conditioner, open my windows and enjoy the fresh air blowing through Note from the Program Manager my house. “Fall cleaning” is right around the corner and my window tracks are Did you know…? anxiously awaiting their semi-annual wipe down.

PAGE 2 Over the past couple of months, we have provided a couple of great resources related to the children going back to school and I would like to add one more, the Feature Article on Allergies Navy School Liaison Officer (SLO) program. These education professionals are Question from the field located on all the local Navy installations in the region and are here to serve the Marine Corps families as well the Navy. A few specific responsibilities include: PAGE 3 advocating for the educational needs of military children, provide information to Your Lending Library families regarding all schools in the area, ensure a sound communication link with Recipe: Apple Crisp inbound and outbound families on educational issues and they stay connected to the Spotlight on Resources EFMP staff and other local resources to benefit students with special needs.

For more specific information and contacts, please visit: PAGE 4 http://www.cnic.navy.mil/CNRMA/FleetFamilyReadiness/SupportServices/Families/ Upcoming Events ChildYouthPrograms/SchoolLiaison/index.htm

Have a great start to Fall and enjoy the month!

Semper Fi, Karina Phillips EFMP Program Manager/MCFTB Director 757-445-6875/ [email protected]

Camp Allen EFMP Office Contact Information

Family Caseworker The Tutor.com program, for U.S. Military Families, gives students in eligible military families access to free online Kimberly Carmon-Stanley tutoring and free homework help from live, expert tutors in (757) 953-2270 more than 16 subjects. Assistance is available for [email protected] students in K-12, college, adult education, and career help. Training, Education & Students in military families who are moving frequently or Outreach Specialist dealing with a deployed parent can rely on the tutors for expert help staying on top of homework or catching up on Kerry Clancy-Asher missed concepts and lessons—at no cost. There is no need (757) 953-2222 for an appointment; tutors are online 24/7. Everything is [email protected] online, so you can access the program from any internet-enabled computer worldwide. For additional Administrative Assistant details, and to view the complete eligibility list to find out if Casey Statom your family qualifies for this opportunity, logon to (757) 953-2291 http://www.tutor.com/military/how-it-works [email protected]

Page 1 Fall means apple cider, back to school, pumpkins, football, plenty of pretty leaves—and the return of allergy season. Contrary to its attractive yellow flowers, ragweed is a weed; it flowers from mid-August to late October, before the first frost. One plant's pollen can travel up to 400 miles, so even if it doesn't grow where you live, it can still make you miserable if you're allergic to it. Though the weed typically begins pollinating in August, it can linger well into the fall months. About three-quarters of people who are allergic to spring pollen-producing plants are also allergic to ragweed.

Mold is another culprit because its spores can easily become airborne. Mold thrives in damp areas, both indoors and outdoors. Wet piles of fallen leaves are prime breeding grounds for leaf mold, as are damp basements and bathrooms at home. This can send some people into a frenzy of sneezing fits if you’re allergic. Clean up fallen leaves promptly, before they get wet and moldy; better yet, get someone who's not allergic to do it for you. If you’re someone who likes compost, shred them so they'll compost quickly; run them over with your lawn mower. Keep the pile covered so any mold spores will stay put.

Staying indoors when pollen counts are high is the most effective way to cut down on both mold and ragweed reactions. All of this makes its way into your eyes, lungs, skin, and nose, which can trigger sneezes, wheezes, runny noses, itchy eyes, and that general feeling of discomfort. Pollen is extremely buoyant and can easily float around in your house, entering through an open door, window, or even on you and your pets. Take the time to clean or change your air conditioner and furnace filters. An air purifier might be beneficial to remove pollen particles from the air. Fear not, there are many other treatment options available for relief to include herbal remedies, acupuncture, allergy shots, neti pots, saline sprays and the most popular being antihistamines. Antihistamines are the most common treatment for seasonal allergies as they block the effect of allergens. Of course one should check with their doctor before hand to see what is right for them. Logon to the following to learn more:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/allergy/8-tips-for-fall-allergy-relief.aspx http://www.hay-fever-relief.com/fall-allergies.html http://allergies.about.com/od/pollenandmoldallergy/a/Fall-Allergies.htm http://www.accuweather.com/en/features/fall-allergies

If I am stationed at a non-Marine Corps installation in , can I submit my EFMP paperwork to that service branch's EFMP representative for processing?

No, each branch of service manages their Exceptional Family Member Program differently. In the Hampton Roads area there are Marines who may be stationed onboard naval bases or Marine Corps families may reside on the Air Force base. As such, it is important Marines submit their paperwork for the EFMP to the MCCS Camp Allen EFMP office. Furthermore, Marines stationed at , , needing EFMP assistance, are also supported by the Camp Allen EFMP Office. Paperwork can be forwarded to Kim Carmon-Stanley via email, postal service, or fax (757-953-2420). If they are visiting the Tidewater area, they are welcome to stop by the office. We are located at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, in Building 3, on the 4th Floor, Room 4.2-131 (next door to the Neurosurgery Department).

As EFMP-enrolled Marines prepare for PCS moves from the Hampton Roads area, it is important they know which installation will support their family’s needs. There is a Marine Corps EFMP office at traditional USMC installations; however, if the Marine is not stationed at a Marine Corps installation, and is stationed West of the Mississippi River, he or she will utilize the MCB Camp Pendleton EFMP office and those stationed East of the Mississippi River default to the EFMP office located on MCB Quantico. All questions and follow on paperwork are then routed to that office for processing. This ensures all the paperwork for the Marines’ Interactive Customer Evaluation family member, who may be eligible for enrollment into the EFMP, will then be We welcome all comments! appropriately routed to Headquarters Marine Corps. http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm? fa=service_provider_list&site_id=1034&dep=*DoD

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The Asthma and Allergy Action Plan for Kids: A Complete Program to Help Your Child Live a Full and Active Life by Allen Dozer M. D. and Kate Kelly A web calendar is available for viewing Statistics show that up to 40 percent of children in the United States that is updated regularly with EFMP/ suffer from allergies and at least 10 percent suffer from asthma. special needs events both military and That translates into almost five million American children affected by both civilian in nature. To view it, go to the allergies and asthma. Dr. Allen J. Dozor, head of one of the largest pediatric Camp Allen EFMP webpage at pulmonary practices in the United States, has seen among his patients, some of www.mccscampallen.com/ the most upsetting effects of allergies and asthma and they include the EFMP_local.htm and click on “EFMP psychological wounds inflicted on a child's self-image. There is the constant Calendar of Upcoming Events.” protectiveness from caregivers, confusing limits and rules, headaches, obesity, If you would like details on a particular shortness of breath, and sleep deprivation. In some cases these side effects, event, simply click on the event. such as stress and obesity, cycle back to make the original condition worse. Dr. Dozor's plan, developed over the last twenty years, is designed to empower both parents and children. His warmhearted but reality-based approach includes: How to give the right amount of medication for best effects and no side effects Empowering your children to manage their own condition so that they can feel safe and secure Prevention and management in school Handling emergencies

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Page 3 For information on these events, please visit our online Special Needs Events Calendar at www.mccscampallen.com/EFMP% 20Calendar.htm where a complete description for each event as well as contact information and other important details may be found.

CHKD Spasticity Clinic Tales to Tails Monday, October 1 at 1pm Sunday, October 14 at 1pm CHKD Health Center Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 441-1750 171 Kempsville Road, Building A, Norfolk 111 W. Ave, Norfolk

Nurturing Series for Parents of Children with Sensory Friendly Movie Special Needs and Health Challenges Sunday October 14 at 1:30pm Tuesday, October 2 at 10am Langley Movie Theater, 66 Nealy Ave, Bldg 246 CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne Movie Monday @ ECI Radio 2021 Concert Drive,Virginia Beach Monday, October 15 from 1pm-4pm IL Support Group @ ECI 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502 Tuesday, October 2 at 2pm Taming the Spirited Child (Parent Program) ECI, 6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd in Norfolk Monday, October 15 from 6:30pm-8pm Moods and Moments Bi-Polar/Depression Support Group Larkspur Middle School, Auditorium Tuesday, October 2 at 7pm 4696 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 472 N Battlefield Blvd Funding a College Education Walking Group Tuesday, October 16 from 10am-11pm Thursday, October 4 from 10:00am-12pm NAVWPNSTA Yorktown, Fleet & Family Support Center, FFSC Classroom Mount Trashmore, Virginia Beach Nurturing Series for Parents of Children with Stress and the Family Special Needs and Health Challenges Thursday, October 4 at 6:30pm Tuesday, October 16 from 10am-12pm CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne 11783 Rock Landing Dr., Newport News 2021 Concert Dr, Virginia Beach

"Tools for Success” How to succeed in school, "Tools for Success” How to succeed in school, the workplace and the community the workplace and the community Saturday, October 6 from 9am-12pm Tuesday, October 16 from 6pm-9pm Virginia Wesleyan College at Virginia Wesleyan College at 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502 Autism Biomedical Support Group Tales to Tails Tuesday, October 16 from 6:30pm Saturday, October 6 at 2pm Endependence Center, 6300 Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk Barron F Black Branch Library, 6700 E. Tanners Creek Dr, Norfolk Circles, Parent Orientation Virginia Beach Oktoberfest 12 Wednesday, October 17 Saturday, October 6 from 2pm-9pm NMCP, Neurodevelopmental Peds OT Conference Room Oceana Main Gate Park, Virginia Beach Bldg 3, 2nd Floor, Portsmouth Grief Support Groups for Adults Walking Group Sunday, October 7 at 4pm Thursday, October 18 from 10:00am-12pm St Andrew Lutheran Church, 4811 W. High St Portsmouth Mount Trashmore, Virginia Beach Nurturing Series for Parents of Children with Special Needs Norfolk Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting Tuesday, October 9 from 10am-12pm Thursday, October 18 from 2pm-4pm CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Avenue, Norfolk 2021 Concert Dr, Virginia Beach Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group Participant Led Event @ Military Circle Mall Saturday, October 20 at 1pm Tuesday, October 9 at 12pm Windsor Woods Area Library, 3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach 880 N. Military Hwy, Norfolk News Team @ ECI Newport News Mayor's Committee on Disabilities Tuesday, October 23 from 2pm-3:30pm Tuesday, October 9 at 2:30pm ECI @ 6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk Main Street Library, Newport News Mix N Mingle @ ECI Transitioning from Pediatrics to Adulthood Wednesday, October 24 at 12am Thursday, October 11 from 9am-3pm ECI @ 6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 2nd Floor, Bldg 3, classroom 3 Participant Led Event M.A.N. Group @ ECI Participant Led Event Women's Group @ ECI Thursday, October 25 from 1pm-2:30pm Thursday, October 11 at 2pm 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk 2012 Education Summit Helping Young Children Manage Emotions Thursday, November 1 from 7:30am-1:30pm Thursday, October 11 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ODU Ted Constant, Convention Center, Norfolk CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point 11783 Rock Landing Dr, Newport News

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