By Regena Kowitz, NCCOSC Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Naval Center for Combat & Operational
Stress Control (NCCOSC) is seeking nominations for the 2014 Peabody Caregiver
of the Year Award through Sept. 18.
Presented annually since 2010, the Peabody Caregiver of the
Year Award recognizes an active duty or civilian caregiver who has demonstrated
compassionate concern for patients and exhibited outstanding mental health care
skills, values, and attitudes within Navy Medicine's mental health community.
"Caregivers throughout Navy Medicine work tirelessly
delivering quality care to our Sailors and Marines with compassion and
dedication," said Capt. Scott Johnston, NCCOSC director.
The award is named for Dr. Francis W. Peabody, a noted
Harvard Medical School professor, who taught that "the secret of the care
of the patient is in caring for the patient."
"Mental health professionals have met the challenge of
ever increasing mental health care needs over the past decade, whether forward
deployed or in clinics across the globe, and they have no expectation of
recognition or reward," said Johnston. "That's why it is so important
to take the time to honor them for their hard work and commitment in caring for
our service members and let them know that their efforts are noticed and
appreciated."
Nominees may be a civilian or active duty service member of
any rank who has provided mental health care to Navy Medicine beneficiaries.
Nominations should describe the candidate's significant
actions and noteworthy contributions to patient care and Navy Medicine. All
nominations are due no later than Sept. 18.
The award will be presented Sept. 25, during the Combat
& Operational Stress Control (COSC) Symposium, which takes place at Naval
Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) and virtually, via Defense Connect Online
(DCO).
The symposium will identify best practices for advancing the
quality and delivery of mental health care through the latest research and
technology for combat and operational stress control injuries.
For more information about the 2014 Peabody Caregiver Award
and the symposium, visit http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcsd/nccosc/coscConferenceV2/Pages/Peabody-Award.aspx
or email Ms. Tricia Betts at tricia.betts.ctr@med.navy.mil.
NCCOSC supports the psychological health and resilience of
Sailors and Marines throughout the fleet with psychological health research,
program development and anti-stigma initiatives with the ultimate goal of
improving mission readiness.
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