AWHONN Armed Forces

Section News (page last updated August 10, 2010)

New Leadership Members
Please welcome MAJ Robin Harold, our new Secretary/Treasurer and Maj Candy Wilson, our new Air Force Section Leader.

Armed Forces Section Meeting Announced
Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 29-30, 2010, for the 2010 Armed Forces Section Meeting. It will be a day-and-a-half conference. Call for presentations and award nominations are going on right now. Get more information here.

AWHONN Challenge Coins
The AWHONN Armed Forces District Military Challenge Coin is still available for purchase. The coins are priced $5.00 each, and will be available at the conference. A portion of the proceeds from each coin purchase will go to support the Fisher House Foundation. A Fisher House is “a home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers, both that related to war injuries or “peacetime” care---to include women’s health and neonatal care. The homes are normally located within walking distance of the treatment facility or have transportation available. There are 37 Fisher Houses located on 18 military installations and eight VA medical centers. A new house is under construction at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL., and another at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio. To learn more about the Fisher House visit their website. Support our troops by purchasing your AWHONN Armed Forces District Challenge Coin at convention!

Book Highlight: Cervical Ripening, Induction & Augmentation of Labor 3rd Edition
AWHONN has released the 3rd edition of Cervical Ripening, Induction & Augmentation of Labor. This book includes revised NICHD terminology. The product is available through the AWHONN store and has continuing education hours included with the purchase price.

Armed Forces Education Section Under Construction
Our education section website is currently under construction. Soon we will be adding Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) from all services and a contact list so you can keep in touch with other members in your area. Thank you for your patience as we grow. Stay tuned!

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Guidelines for Active Duty Women
Are you looking for guidelines regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding in our active duty military population? You can find them at www.awhonn-af.org/resources.htm. Air Force policies coming soon!

Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) 2nd edition
AWHONN’s POEP is designed to provide nurses with theoretical knowledge needed to implement family centered care for women, infants, and family members during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period. The program content is intended to be used for nursing orientation as well as continuing education purposes. There are ten modules to include the newly added sections on complications in pregnancy and perinatal loss. This program is a fantastic resource for clinical educators as well as nurse managers looking for educational opportunities for their military members. For more details about specific modules, costs and continuing education visit the AWHONN website.

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