1BDE MEDDET believes that health is a vital component of a comprehensive Wellness Program. It is every soldier’s responsibility to maintain his or her health so that in a time of need, they will be ready to SERVE.

GETTING STARTED:
Complete the GaSDF Medical Profile Assessment Form (600-63A), which can be found on line _________________ and turn it into your commanding officer, and he in turn will send the form to 1BDE MEDDET for review.

Update and/or complete the MEDDET’s Health History form, which can be found online at: http://www.meddet.com/recruitment.php.

This form may be given to the unit’s embedded medic for review or forwarded to the 1BDE MEDDET for review.

(CPT Harry Healthy awards 2 HOOAH points upon receipt of completed health forms by 1BDE EDDET)

After confidential review, by the medical officers in 1BDE MEDDET, of the health information provided in the above listed forms, a duty level will be assigned to each soldier based on their current health status.

WHERE TO BEGIN:

Routine check-ups with a healthcare professional are an important part of staying healthy. Determine with your personal healthcare provider what that schedule should be for you based upon age and health status.

For women check this site:
www.womensheartfoundation.org

Staying healthy involves living a healthy lifestyle, which includes more than just routine visits to the doctor. A healthy lifestyle begins by treating our bodies with:

• Adequate sleep
• Maintaining optimal weight
• Regular exercise (see the Fitness page)
• Good nutrition (see the Nutrition page)
• Eliminating detrimental habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol use
• Compliance with prescribed medications
• Decreasing stress

An excellent source for a soldier’s health maintenance can be found in the Soldier Health Maintenance Manual located at: www.hooah4health.com

(CPT Harry Healthy awards 1 HOOAH point if you have seen your personal physician for a routine exam during the past two years. Verify the date of your last exam with your Cadence Comrade)

(CPT Harry Healthy awards 2 HOOAH point if you have never SMOKED or have quit smoking. Tell your Cadence Comrade about your non-smoking behavior)