Friday, July 13, 2001

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Attention Deficit Disorder

Child Youth Services and Army Community Services present the seminar, "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Part 2, What To Do Next," Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 17 lower level. Dr. Ruth Hoffman, of Walter Reed's Exceptional Family Member Program Medical Clinic, and Maj. Stacey Williams of WRAMC's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, are the scheduled guest speakers. The class is open to all WRAMC employees, parents who have children in any WRAMC CYS program or who receive treatment at WRAMC. Contact Wadiya Mills at 782-3390 to register.

Metrochek Distribution

Distribution of metrocheks for the Mass Transit Benefit program for WRAMC is July 24 and 25 in the EEO conference room across from the Vorder Bruegge auditorium in Bldg. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and July 27 at Forest Glen in the WRAIR, Bldg. 503, Rm. 1W80 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 295-7644.

Savings Bond campaign

The 2001 Savings Bond Campaign is underwa through July 27. Bonds are available starting at $50, pay competitive interest rates, and are exempt from local and state taxes. Anyone is eligible to buy bonds. For more information or an application, call Master Sgt. Moore at 782-7334, Master Sgt. Patterson at 782-7670 or Capt. Decker of WRAIR at 319-9205.

Job fair

The USO of Metropolitan Washington and the Joint Employment Transition Services co-host a job fair July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spates Hall, NCO Club at Fort Myer, Va. The fair is free and open to all members of the armed services, their families, retired military and DoD civilians. For more information call 696-2552.

Pediatric dental patients needed

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at is looking for pediatric dental patients ages 9 and younger needing a variety of dental treatments. Military dentists provide care during their pediatric dental rotation at the Kimbrough Army Hospital Dental Clinic at Fort Meade. Screening for care is no guarantee of acceptance for treatment. For appointments call (301) 677-8955/56, or 782-6810 or 6815.

Transition workshop set

The Army Coummunity Service's Transition Assistance Program sponsors a workshop for senior executives and managers, lieutenant colonels and above, July 24 - 26 in the ACS Conference Room in Bldg. 17 (Guest House), lower level. The workshop is a must for 0-5s and above who anticipate conducting a job search within the next two years. Participation is limited so a reservation is required. For more information call Cynthia M. Rome at 782-0208.

CADRe Overview Program

The WRAMC Coronary Artery Disease Reversal program, or CADRe, offers a six-hour series of classes highlighting heart healthy lifestyle changes on the third Friday of every month. For more information call 782-1555 or 6525.

National Night Out

The Fort Myer military police host National Night Out Aug. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. near Hatfield Gate at Fort Myer. The event is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness. For more information call Sgt. Galusha at 696-0061 or 3525.