April 2016 In This Issue Let’s Talk About Sex Sexual Assault And Prevention Take Initiative Get Yourself Checked Nutrition Classes Tobacco Cessation-Class Schedule Health Promotion Calendar Health Promotion Services Meet the Staff
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Let’s Talk About Sex
Sexual Health is Your Responsibility-Take it! By: HM2 Maddox Timothy USNH Yokosuka Preventive Medicine Department
When it comes to Sexual Health, Education is the most important factor. Without it we are left vulnerable to a whole plethora of serious medical issues. Many common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) can remain asymptomatic, producing no symptoms so the infected individual may be passing the infection while not even knowing it. Sexual health is a state of well-being in relation to sexuality across the life span that involves physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions. Sexual health is an intrinsic element of human health and is based on a positive, equitable, and respectful approach to sexuality, relationships, and reproduction, that is free of coercion, fear, discrimination, stigma, shame, and violence. It includes: the ability to understand the benefits, risks, and responsibilities of sexual behavior; the preven-
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Sexual Assault And Prevention
WHAT ROLE CAN I PLAY IN HELPING PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT
There are many ways that you can contribute to a climate that supports prevention and encourages healthy, respectful interactions. Prevention can take many forms, including direct approaches, such as bystander intervention, where you actively intervene if you notice that a situation could escalate to sexual assault. You can learn more about bystander intervention below. However, activities like talking with your peers about healthy relationships and consent and modeling respectful interactions can also be a form of prevention. These conversations can positively influence beliefs and attitudes about healthy relationships and sexual violence. Individual efforts can add up to positively impact communities and societies, to reduce and eventually eliminate sexual assault. The reality is that the vast majority of people do not commit sexual assault. These crimes are perpetrated by only a few, which means that our Navy community has the power to end sexual violence. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, it’s not your fault. You are not alone. Talk to someone who understands what you’re going through.
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DOD SAFE HELPLINE: 1-877-995-5247 or https://www.safehelpline.org
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GET YOURSELF CHECKED HN Jessica Spradley USNH Yokosuka OB/GYN Clinic
Cervical Cancer There are two main types of cells that line the cervix, glandular cells and squamous cells. The area where these cells meet is called the transformation zone, most pre-cancerous cells develop in this area. Cervical Pap smears screen for abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer. If abnormal cells are found on a routine Pap smear, further diagnostic testing will be performed by your provider to assess if any further interventions or follow ups are needed. According to the Center for Disease Control, the number of deaths caused by cervical cancer has significantly decreased because of routine Pap smear screenings. The most recent statistics released by the CDC are from 2012 and are as follows: 12,042 women in the United States were diagnosed with cervical cancer; 4,072 women in the United States died from cervical cancer. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) type 16 and 18 are responsible for about 70% of cervical cancer cases, this can be screened for during your pap smear if indicated. Gardasil is a vaccine that helps prevent HPV-related cancer and disease caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. It is recommended for all males and females between 9 and 26 years of age. Please contact the Immunization Clinic at USNH Yokosuka for further information on the vaccine.
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Nutrition Class Schedule
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When: January 16, 2016 (Friday) Testicular Cancer Prostate and Testicular Cancer Location of Classes: BY: LCDR Elizabeth Gloor, NP-C Testicular cancer, though rare, is the most common cancer in men aged 15-34 USNH, Yokosuka Command Auditorium years. Caucasian men are four times more likely than African American men to have USNH Yokosuka Family Practice
testicular cancer. It can usually be cured, even in late stages of the disease. There is no standard or routine screening test for testicular cancer. Most often, testicular cancer is first found my men themselves, either by chance or during self-exam. If a lump is found in the testicle by the patient or during a routine physical exam, tests may be done to check for cancer. To learn more, visit http://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicularcancer/
Basic Nutrition Class Time: 09:00 – 10:00am Diabetes Nutrition Class Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men, and in most men, it grows very slowly. Age, race, diet, family history – even a sedentary lifestyle – may all play a part in contributing to your prostate cancer risks. To learn more, visit http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/ Most prostate cancers are first found during screening with a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and/or a digital rectal exam (DRE). In 2013, the American Urological Association (AUA) published a new guideline on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening: Routine PSA screening is not recommended in men under 40 years. Routine PSA screening is not recommended in men between the ages of 40-54. *For men younger than 55 years at higher risk (i.e. positive family history or African American race), decisions regarding prostate cancer screening should be individualized. For men ages 55-69 years, the decision to undergo PSA screening involves weighing the benefits of preventing prostate cancer against the known potential harms associated with screening and treatment. The greatest benefit of screening appears to be in men ages 55-69 years. A routine screening interval of two years or more may be preferred over annual screening in those men who have participated in7 shared decision-making and decided on screening. Routine PSA screening is not recommended in men age 70+ years or any man with less than a 10-15 year life expectancy.
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Meet The Staff
From left to right: HN Shaquille Hill (Health Tech.), LT Daniel Crouch ( Director Of Health Promotion), HM3 Prince Delyons (Health Tech.), HM1 Danny Brown (LPO), HN Mario Camacho ( Health Tech.), Mrs. Mary Cobb (Secretary)