2025 FEB CCSS: Improving Health and Building Readiness: The Future of Women’s Health

February 20, 2025

Clinical Communities Speaker Series 

Join our experts as they discuss recent program initiatives, public health developments, and vital health topics affecting women service members and veterans.


Thursday, Feb. 20 at 8:45 AM ET 

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Overview: 

The Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS) aims to advance the performance, skills, and competence of healthcare providers and teams across the military health system. Virtual presentations draw on military and civilian experts from academia, government, and clinical care settings to address professional practice gaps among a wide range of healthcare professions. By focusing on clinical best practices, interprofessional learning, and military readiness, participants are empowered to optimize health outcomes for uniformed service members and their families through better individual and collaborative care practices. 

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Assistants, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Technicians, Social Workers, Psychologists, Healthcare Executives, Registered Dieticians, Dietetic Technicians, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Case Managers, Certified Counselors, and Kinesiotherapists.

Course summary
Course opens: 
01/13/2025
Course expires: 
03/06/2025
Event starts: 
02/20/2025 - 8:45am EST
Event ends: 
02/20/2025 - 5:15pm EST

Thursday, February 20, from 8:45 AM ET to 5:15 PM ET on Microsoft Teams

Please note: To comply with recent federal guidance, the event schedule was modified to include showings of previously aired presentations in addition to live sessions. 

   
Time (ET)

Moderator

Navy Cmdr. Janelle Marra, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM
Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Director of Medical Services, EMF-Bravo

0845 – 0850

Welcome Remarks

Lolita T. O’Donnell, Ph.D., MSN, R.N.
Chief, Executive Skills, Continuing Education & Libraries Division
Director, Continuing Education Program Office
J-7, DHA

0850 – 0900

Opening Remarks

Air Force Col. Larissa Weir, M.D., FACOG
Lead Consultant, Air Force Surgeon General

0900 – 1000

Session 00-1 Enhancing Temporomandibular Disorder and Comorbidity Care in the Military Health System
(Replay of Session 06 from the October 2024 CCSS; 1.00 enduring CE/CME credit)

Navy Cmdr. James Hawkins, DDS, M.S., MEd-HPE
Specialty Leader, Navy Orofacial Pain, Naval Postgraduate Dental School
  1. Summarize the screening process of patients for temporomandibular disease (TMD) and comorbidities.
  2. Differentiate TMD diagnostic categories and risk categories.
  3. Describe self-care techniques to help rehabilitate TMD.
  4. Outline when and how to refer oro-facial pain and TMD patients. 
1000 – 1010Break
1010 – 1110

Session 00-2 Advancing Healthy Sleep in the Military: Spanning the Field to the Clinic
(Replay of Session 02 from the October 2024 CCSS; 1.00 enduring CE/CME credit)

Army Lt. Col. Connie L. Thomas, M.D.
Associate Director, Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research; Staff Psychiatrist and Sleep Medicine Physician, Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, Uniformed Services University
  1. Illustrate the role of research for the military-specific sleep problem.
  2. Summarize the biobehavioral pathway of insomnia.
  3. Outline medications used to treat insomnia.
  4. Discuss the role of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi).
1110 – 1210Lunch Break
1210 – 1310

S01 Expanding Access to Care: Updates to the Supplemental Health Care Program and the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Policy

Theresa Hart, M.S., R.N., NCC-E
Senior Nurse Consultant, Women and Infant Clinical Community, DHA
  1. Discuss the importance of the Mar. 8, 2024, DOD expansion for ART policy benefits for seriously ill or injured active duty service members.
  2. Review eligibility requirements and access to care services.
  3. Identify the steps in the ART benefits process.
1310 – 1320Break
1320 – 1420S02 Advancing Best Practices in Sexual Trauma Behavioral Health Treatment

Holly Nicole Hoffmeyer, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Sexual Assault Behavioral Health, Clinical Intervention, DHA Medical Affairs

  1. Identify at least one health provider DoD policy mandate regarding victims of sexual trauma.
  2. Summarize the benefits of evidence-based treatment.
  3. Describe trauma-informed care.
1420 – 1430Break
1430 – 1530

S03 Ethical Issues in Reproductive Health: Current Considerations and Emerging Concerns

Melissa M. Goldstein, J.D.
Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University

  1. Discuss and apply fundamental ethics principles underlying issues in reproductive health.
  2. Deliberate ethics/social dilemmas that arise concerning autonomous decision-making and parental rights.
  3. Approach ethics/social debates regarding issues in reproductive health with new skills and knowledge.
1530 – 1540Break
1540 – 1710

S04 Hormone Therapy Unlocked: Overcoming Barriers to Better Care

Air Force Lt. Col. Samantha Simpson, M.D.
Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Program Director for the SAUSHEC Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program, Brooke Army Medical Center


Retired Air Force Col. Christine Kress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, NEA-BC, MSCP
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Menopause Practitioner, Heather Hirsch MD Collaborative


Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Family Physician, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and Founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health


Aoife O'Sullivan, M.D., NCMP

Family Physician, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and Founder of Portland Menopause Doc


Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC, AFN-C, CSC, I.F., FAANP

Scientific Committee Chair for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and Founder of the Sexual Health Optimization and Wellness Center

  1. Define menopause and perimenopause, outlining key hormonal and physiological changes, and identify the clinical presentations and symptoms associated with these transitional stages.
  2. Analyze the historical context of hormone therapy and midlife care, including the influence of the Women's Health Initiative study, and evaluate subsequent research that informs modern, evidence-based approaches to care.
  3. Identify the clinical presentation of perimenopause, and explore evidence-based prescribing strategies and therapeutic options to effectively manage symptoms and improve patient outcomes.
  4. Apply current clinical guidelines, insights, and laboratory studies to prescribe hormone therapy tailored to the individual needs of menopausal patients with confidence and precision, ensuring evidence-based and personalized care.
  5. Describe the symptoms and underlying causes of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and discuss its impact on sexual health, urinary health, and overall quality of life, along with management strategies.
1710 – 1715

Closing Remarks

Army Col. Maria Molina, M.D., FACOG, FACS, CHSE
Division Chief for Medical Modernization and Simulation, DHA

 

Featured Faculty:

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Lolita T. O’Donnell, Ph.D., MSN, R.N.
Chief of the Executive Skills, Continuing Education & Libraries (EXCEL) Division and Director of the Continuing Education Program Office, J-7, DHA

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Navy Commander Janelle Marra, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM
Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Director of Medical Services, EMF-Bravo

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Air Force Col. Larissa Weir, M.D., FACOG
Lead Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General
 

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Army Col. Maria Molina, M.D., FACOG, FACS, CHSE
Division Chief for Medical Modernization and Simulation
DHA

 
Presenting Faculty:

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Holly Nicole Hoffmeyer, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Sexual Assault Behavioral Health, Clinical Intervention, DHA Medical Affairs

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Melissa M. Goldstein, J.D.
Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University

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Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Family Physician, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and Founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health

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Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC, AFN-C, CSC, I.F., FAANP
Scientific Committee Chair for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and Founder of the Sexual Health Optimization and Wellness Center

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Theresa Hart, M.S., R.N., NCC-E
Senior Nurse Consultant, Women and Infant Clinical Community, DHA

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Air Force Lt. Col. Samantha Simpson, M.D.
Chief of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division and Program Director for the SAUSHEC OB/GYN Residency Program, Brooke Army Medical Center

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Retired Air Force Col. Christine Kress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, NEA-BC, MSCP
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Menopause Practitioner, Heather Hirsch MD Collaborative

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Aoife O’Sullivan, M.D., NCMP
Family Physician, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and Founder of Portland Menopause Doc

 

 
Disclosure:
DHA J-7 staff, planning committee members, and content reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Welcome Remarks Speaker(s)

Lolita T. O'Donnell, Ph.D., MSN, R.N.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Opening Remarks Speaker(s)

Air Force Colonel Larissa Weir, M.D., FACOG

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Navy Commander Janelle Marra, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Melissa Goldstein, J.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Theresa Hart, M.S., R.N., NCC-E

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Holly Hoffmeyer, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Christine Kress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, NEA-BC, MSCP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Aoife O'Sullivan, M.D., NCMP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC, AFN-C, CSC, I.F., FAANP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Simpson, M.D., NCMP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Closing Remarks Speaker(s)

Army Colonel Maria Molina, M.D., FACOG, FACS, CHSE

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
 
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Pre-recorded

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET

01 Replay of recording

1.00 enduring CE/CME credit

Originally presented on Oct. 17, 2024 during the CCSS event Fostering Quality and Excellence in Military-Specific Care

  Eligible credit types
  • AAPA
  • ACCME
  • ACPE
  • ADA CERP
  • ANCC
  • AOTA
  • APA
  • ARBO/COPE
  • ASHA
  • ASWB
  • BOC
  • CCMC
  • CDR
  • COPSKT
  • IPCE
  • NBCC
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10:10 AM – 11:10 AM ET

02 Replay of recording

1.00 enduring CE/CME credit

Originally presented on Oct. 17, 2024 during the CCSS event Fostering Quality and Excellence in Military-Specific Care

  Eligible credit types
  • AAPA
  • ACCME
  • ACPE
  • ADA CERP
  • ANCC
  • AOTA
  • APA
  • ARBO/COPE
  • ASWB
  • BOC
  • CCMC
  • CDR
  • COPSKT
  • IPCE
  • NBCC
  • Attendance
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Live Sessions

12:10 PM – 1:10 PM ET

01 Live session

1.00 live CE/CME credit

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  • AAPA
  • ACCME
  • ACHE
  • ADA CERP
  • ANCC
  • AOTA
  • APA
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  • BOC
  • CCMC
  • COPSKT
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1:20 PM – 2:20 PM ET

02 Live session

1.00 live CE/CME credit

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  • ACCME
  • ADA CERP
  • ANCC
  • AOTA
  • APA
  • ASWB
  • BOC
  • CCMC
  • CDR
  • COPSKT
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET

03 Live session

1.00 live CE/CME credit

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  • AAPA
  • ACCME
  • ACHE
  • ACPE
  • ADA CERP
  • ANCC
  • AOTA
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  • CCMC
  • CDR
  • COPSKT
  • IPCE
  • NBCC
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3:40 PM – 5:10 PM ET

04 Live session

1.50 live CE/CME credit

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  • AAPA
  • ACCME
  • ACPE
  • ADA CERP
  • ANCC
  • AOTA
  • APA
  • ASWB
  • BOC
  • CCMC
  • CDR
  • COPSKT
  • IPCE
  • NBCC
  • Attendance
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