New Clinic Commander invites input

Commentary

As Craven Army Health Clinic’s first Commander who is a registered dietitian, I’m excited about initiating some health promotions in the community and welcome anyone who would like to contact me with their needs.

Not being a physician, I perhaps have a slightly different approach to wellness that is probably from a more holistic standpoint. Because of that, I plan to visit the major commands here to see how we can improve the health and wellbeing of Soldiers, family members, civilian workers and retirees in the Fort Monroe community.

One of my priorities is nutrition education for children. We hope to roll out some health initiatives that will be available to them when they come in for school physicals.

For adults, we want to start metabolic testing. Everyone’s metabolic rate is different and can be positively affected by eating several small meals throughout the day or making changes in exercise routines, for example. Our hope is to increase the metabolic health of community members.
I am anxious to hear your suggestions for improvements, especially since I do not shy away from innovative ideas.

Before coming to Monroe, I served in Kuwait with the ARCENT Surgeon’s Office as the 3rd Army Dietitian. Prior to that, I was stationed at the United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine as the Program Manager and Nutrition Staff Officer where I developed synchronous, real-time communities on Army Knowledge Online known as the “Ultimate Warrior” on AKO’s “My Medical” page. Online communities, “Weigh to Stay” for weight management, and “HOOAH Bodies” for sports nutrition, bodybuilding, endurance training and dietary supplement usage were created to provide real-time nutrition education for Soldiers.

There currently are more than 15,000 members in both of these virtual communities. By providing this service, Soldiers and their families in remote sites have access to the same training that they normally have to travel to a medical center to receive.

It is an honor to be afforded the opportunity to command the Craven Army Health Clinic and serve the needs of the Fort Monroe community at large.

My focus will be on exceeding the expectations of our customers through outstanding service and by providing uniquely personalized care.

I may be contacted at 314-8042 or danny.jaghab@us.army.mil.

I, along with my wife and children, look forward to becoming active members of the Fort Monroe community.