Providing Natural Solutions for Male Sexual Health
There's not much we can count on in life, but if there's one guarantee, we can bet that our bodies change as we grow older. That's especially true for men as they age. One moment you're partying at the club, waking up refreshed, and hitting the gym. The next moment, getting out of bed is a chore. You're sore in places you never thought before, and hangovers don't just go away after a hot shower and a big breakfast.
And while sore joints and backaches can be treated with aspirin and ice, other signs of aging aren't as easy to treat. Of course, we're talking about challenges in getting and maintaining erections needed to satisfy your partner. At the extreme, we all know it as erectile dysfunction or ED for short but long before full ED, there are warning signs that things aren't working as they used to work. Hearing the ED word sends shivers down most men's spines. When you think about it, that makes sense - being unable to perform when you need to most is a scary thought.
If you're beginning to suffer from ED or male performance issues or you've been dealing with performance issues for some time, it may seem like nobody has any solutions or even really understands how these issues can impact your life and sense of well-being. However, ED of varying degrees is very common. More than 18 million men suffer from the condition in the U.S. Unfortunately, many of those men hide their performance issues without ever addressing them. If you're one of those men, and it feels like you're stuck in a rut with no help, we're here to tell you you're not alone. Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC is here to provide you with a long-lasting solution to help you regain confidence and perform like you used to.
Additionally, many men including the so-called "bio hackers" are using our treatments to PREVENT the performance decline in the first place. Why wait for the inevitable when you can implement strategies to prevent the decline in the first place.

The Proactive Wellness Center Difference
Our programs are all about reversing and slowing the aging process, preventing disease, and treating chronically ill patients. We utilize a three-pronged approach:
- 1. We equip patients with the knowledge required to take charge of their health and achieve optimal well-being.
- 2. We focus on disease prevention by providing a thorough evaluation using comprehensive diagnostics including the patient-supplied information.
- 3. We work with patients to implement a rejuvenation program consisting of various science-based treatments that reduce cellular degeneration, promote tissue regeneration and healing, and slow down the aging process.
We consider every individual as physiologically unique. As such, we don't subscribe to a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Instead, our programs focus on a customized approach, leveraging genetics and advanced testing, utilizing advanced therapeutics like Gainswave and addressing risk factors that, if avoided or modified, could have beneficial effects for reducing many chronic conditions that men suffer from year-round.
Our vision is to provide the latest in scientifically-validated therapies for reversing the aging process, preventing chronic disease, and optimizing health. For men whoare just starting to have challenges, or who have erectile dysfunction, or for the biohackers that just want everything optimized, one of those proven therapies is GAINSWave therapy in McNair, VA
Our Services
- Providing Natural Solutions for Male Sexual Health
- The Proactive Wellness Center Difference
- What is GAINSWave Therapy?
- What Makes GAINSWave Therapy in McNair, VA Work?
- Other Treatments and Programs from Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
- Achieve Your Wellness Goals at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
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What is GAINSWave Therapy?
If you have ED or even a minor decline in sexual performance, there's a good chance you've already seen your primary care doctor. You've talked to them about the issues you're facing. And, if they're like many doctors, they prescribed you some pills and sent you on your way. Unfortunately, going this route doesn't do much to solve erectile dysfunction - you're just putting a band-aid on the problem. Plus, you're putting strange chemicals in your body via a "little blue pill" that may cause adverse side effects.
At the end of the day, you need a real-deal solution to ED, not a quick fix. The good news? A safe, non-invasive, injection-free answer to your problems exists. It's called GAINSWave therapy, and according to recent studies, it has shown an 85-92% success rate for mild to moderate cases of erectile dysfunction.
Reports from men who have used GAINSWave therapy in McNair, VA report the following benefits:
- Stronger, Longer Lasting Erections
- Improved Sexual Pleasure
- More Blood Circulation and Flow
- Better Girth and Length
- Less Rest Needed Between Orgasms
- Enhanced Intimacy in the Bedroom

Unlike many ED treatments, you don't have to worry about surgery or drugs when you choose GAINSWave. This revolutionary treatment uses acoustic wave technology, also called pulse wave therapy, instead of surgery or pills, which helps to rebuild blood flow to the penile region, thereby boostings erectile strength and, by proxy, confidence.
But the benefits of GAINSWave don't end there. This therapy also breaks up micro plaques and boosts nitric oxide, which forms new blood vessels and collagen. That's exciting news for men suffering from Peyronie's disease, which is another condition specific to male sexual health.
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What Makes GAINSWave Therapy in McNair, VA Work?
With time, men's blood flow decreases, sensitivity isn't what it once was, and blood vessels start to get thinner or even partially or fully blocked. With GAINSWave, high-frequency, low-intensity shockwaves rejuvenate areas of the penis that have suffered with age. For instance, micro plaques are removed, new blood vessels form, and blood flow increases. According to several clinical studies, enhanced blood flow from GAINSWave translates to more sustainable, rigid erections in 75% of men.
Though males in America are only beginning to realize the benefits of GAINSWave, it's a treatment that has been used for over a decade around the world. Backed by science and proven to rejuvenate vasculature in male erections, GAINSWave works without any pain or recovery time. In fact, it's possible to pop into Proactive Wellness Centers on your lunch break for a therapy session.
Proactive Wellness Centers' GAINSWave treatments feature:
- Low-Intensity Pulse or Shockwaves
- All Natural
- No Needles
- No Pills
- No Pain
- No Surgery
- No Recovery Time
- Quick Procedures
Because this procedure is needle, surgery, and drug-free, most men don't have to suffer through costly insurance claims or unsightly scarring. With GAINSWave and our comprehensive and personalized ED treatment plans, all you need to focus on is enjoying life, knowing your erectile dysfunction is a thing of the past.
Who Are the Best Candidates for Gainswave Therapy in McNair, VA?
If you're a man over the age of 30 and want to optimize your performance or if you are suffering a decline in this area, GAINSWave may be for you. That's even more true if other treatments never worked. For many men, those unsuccessful solutions include pills like Viagra. If prescription pills don't solve your ED problems, GAINSWave is a great option to consider. Academic studies show that shockwave therapy is successful where PDE5 inhibitors (like Viagra or Cialis) fall short.
In fact, many urologists now consider shockwave therapy the greatest revolution in ED treatment in over a decade. Even men without erectile dysfunction use GAINSWave as a preventative therapy to keep their bedroom performance strong and avoid compromised blood vessels.
Some of the key benefits of GAINSWave procedures over other ED treatments include:
- No Drugs
- Backed by Clinical Studies and Extensive Medical Research
- Vast Record of Success
- FDA-Approved for Enhanced Sexual Wellness
- Available at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
What Should I Expect from GAINSWave Therapy at Proactive Wellness Centers?
If you're ready to begin your journey to a healthier, happier sex life, getting started at our wellness clinic is as easy as 1-2-3:
Make an Appointment: Give our office a call at 703-822-5003. One of our Clinical Intake Coordinators will answer any question you have and get you started. If you prefer, you can text "gainswave" to 833.341.0170, and our Clinical Intake Coordinator will get back to you personally and confidentially.
Prep: Once the intake process is complete, you'll schedule a time for GAINSWave therapy in McNair, VA. You'll arrive at our wellness center for treatment at least 30 minutes before your appointment time. Procedure time is usually no longer than 30 minutes and occurs in our wellness center.
Enjoy the Benefits: Once your GAINSWave therapy session is over, you can get right back to what you were doing beforehand. Studies show that approximately 75% of men enjoy positive results like stronger, longer-lasting erections after treatment. Most men only need 6-12 sessions for optimal results.
Other Treatments and Programs from Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
As the premier wellness clinic in Virginia and the metro D.C. area, we provide patients with a comprehensive list of treatments to slow the process of aging and treat chronic conditions. Our vision is to provide the latest in scientifically-validated therapies, like GAINSWave therapy in McNair, VA, for reversing the aging process, preventing chronic disease, and optimizing health.
Some of the most requested services we offer include:

Low-T Treatment for Men
While not as widely discussed as menopause is for women, andropause is very real for men just as menopause is significant for women. Our Low-T program for men focuses on the unique needs of men who are suffering from andropause or low testosterone. The Program Testosterone replacement when clinically indicated, optimization of DHEA and Pregenenolone, combined with nutritional guidance, nutritional supplementation recommendations to optimize your health. For men where Testosterone has declined, the Low-T program is a necessary complement to the Gainswave therapy.
Depending on lab results and patient goals, the program may also include peptides to help patients optimize their health and body composition. If you can identify with some of the symptoms below, you are likely experiencing low testosterone / andropause and are a candidate for laboratory testing to determine if BHRT is right for you.
Symptoms may include:
- Fatigue
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decreased stamina
- Loss of physical agility
- Decreased mental sharpness
- Prostate problems
- Insomnia

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
Like men, women's bodies change as they grow older. Often referred to as menopause, this time in a woman's life can be stressful when the body uses energy differently, fat cells change, and hormones decline.
Many of the common symptoms and conditions associated with menopause are widely known and discussed, but there are many that are overlooked. At Proactive Wellness Centers, we've seen patients misdiagnosed with other illnesses that were actually caused by a decline in hormone levels. Our BHRT program for women focuses on the unique needs of women who are suffering from the common as well as the lesser-known symptoms of menopause.
Those symptoms may include:
- Hot Flashes
- Mood Swings
- Depression
- UTIs
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Indigestion
- Osteoporosis
- Vertigo
- Anxiety Attacks
- Vaginal Dryness
- Fatigue

What are Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones are also known as natural hormones. They are substances with the same chemical makeup as the hormones produced in your body. Hormones are not drugs - they occur naturally and are found in every human on earth. BHRT replaces hormones at a physiologic level that is not harmful to the body.
If you're suffering through the symptoms of menopause, taking Midol isn't going to solve any problems. Fortunately, our BHRT program for women is designed to eliminate many menopausal symptoms. That way, we give women a chance to recapture their energy levels and vitality with drugs or surgery. Contact our office today to learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and how it can help you recapture the joys of your youth.
Bredesen-Protocol Strategies for Improving Brain Health
We believe that a healthy brain is paramount to overall well-being. Unfortunately, little is known about promoting brain health, lowering the risk of dementia, or stabilizing symptoms for patients experiencing early signs.
After much research, however, Dr. Lawson from Proactive Wellness Centers determined that the Bredesen protocol provides the best evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating cognitive decline.
The approach, created by Dr. Dale Bredesen, is called ReCODE. This protocol involves multiple strategies to pinpoint specific health issues contributing to Alzheimer's Disease. The results of each strategy are measured using blood tests, dementia tests, cognitive evaluations, and other signs of overall health improvement. Now a Bredesen Certified doctor, Dr. Lawson now offers patients the full Bredesen ReCODE protocol to help them recover from debilitating illnesses like Alzheimer's.
Through this exciting approach, patients have shown dramatic improvements in cognitive function. In some cases, they achieve a reversal of symptoms and have even returned to work.
Proactive Wellness Centers' ReCODE program uses significant functional medicine experience and includes:
- Lifestyle Interventions
- Targeted Nutrients
- Therapeutic Diets
We're thrilled to add this promising Alzheimer's disease treatment for qualifying patients at Proactive Wellness Centers.

Chronic Disease Treatment
Long-term diseases like Lyme disease and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) can ruin a person's life and often leave them afraid to leave the house. To make matters worse, these chronic diseases are often initially misdiagnosed, complicating treatment and leaving the patient depressed and hopeless. And while some medical prescriptions can help, many chronic disease sufferers live without finding true relief.
At Proactive Wellness Centers, our innovative doctors have developed a comprehensive treatment program to address chronic diseases like CIRS and Lyme disease. Generally, our Chronic Disease Treatment follows SSRP protocols as defined below:
- Stop the progression of the disease while strengthening the immune system
- Stabilize patients by balancing hormones and restoring energy
- Reverse cellular, mitochondrial, and other damages caused by chronic diseases, based on lab markers and/or symptomatic expression
- Prevent further development of the chronic disease processes
Our SSRP protocol provides patients with a promising program based largely on the emerging bodies of evidence in the chronic disease space. This evidence is supported by peer-reviewed medical journals, clinical studies, and even double-blind placebo-controlled studies.

When choosing chronic disease treatments for patients, our team of doctors and clinicians focus on safety and efficacy before anything else. Typical therapies associated with our chronic disease treatment programs include:
- IV Vitamin Therapy
- Targeted Nutritional Supplements
- Compassionate Care and Personalized Service from Qualified Doctors
As an integrative practice, we use conventional medications when indicated, especially in cases of underlying co-infections and other areas where traditional medication offers the best course of treatment.
If you're at your wit's end living with a chronic disease, call Proactive Wellness Centers today. Our innovative treatments and therapies may be the key you need to unlock a new, healthy life.
Achieve Your Wellness Goals at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
From GAINSWave therapy in McNair, VA, to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for women, our doctors are here to serve you with care, compassion, and a commitment to your health.
That's because, at Proactive Wellness Centers, we take a patient-first approach to every service we offer. Unlike some anti-aging clinics, we focus on your goals, your experiences, and how we can address your health and well-being needs. We believe with a full heart that your story matters, and we're ready and waiting to listen. If you're looking for personalized, functional, regenerative treatments that address root causes, you're only a phone call away from living a healthier life.

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Latest News in McNair, VA
Critically acclaimed writer and Dothan native holding a book signing in the Circle City
Richard Everetthttps://www.wdhn.com/news/top-stories/critically-acclaimed-writer-and-dothan-native-holding-a-book-signing-in-the-circle-city/
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN)— Pulitzer Prize nominated author and native son, Charles McNair, is returning home for the release tour of his latest novel, The Epicureans, and is bringing some friends from the rolling green hills of Ireland with him.On Tuesday, December 20, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., the Thirsty Pig Craft Beer and Taproom at 257 South Saint Andrews Street, will host McNair in his soft-release tour for The Epicureans, a tale ...
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN)— Pulitzer Prize nominated author and native son, Charles McNair, is returning home for the release tour of his latest novel, The Epicureans, and is bringing some friends from the rolling green hills of Ireland with him.
On Tuesday, December 20, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., the Thirsty Pig Craft Beer and Taproom at 257 South Saint Andrews Street, will host McNair in his soft-release tour for The Epicureans, a tale of a broken but heroic family facing off against spectacular odds.
The Epicureans publisher, Ireland-based Tune & Fairweather, is sending The Wonder Brothers documentary film crew with McNair to highlight real-life locations from the novel and document the signing.
The Smoke and Steel band will perform at the Thirsty Pig that night, playing a mix of southern and Irish tunes.
McNair hopes the turnout for the signing is immense and says he wants to send the Irish home with a good impression of the area.
Like all of McNair’s novels, many of the scenes and characters in The Epicureans were inspired by his life in Dothan. He cites the Circle City and the South as the main driving force for his literary masterpieces.
The experiances of Dothan really have filled my fictional life. My heart of hearts is really where I grew up. All of my books are set in Alabama, my beloved Alabama.
Charles McNair
The Epicureans was originally published in 2021, but McNair did not have a chance to hold the book’s official release tour that year due to the COVID-19 virus.
McNair says he tried twice to set up festive book launch events, but both were shut down last minute due to unexpected pandemic waves.
I just couldn’t bring myself to put my friends and fans lives in danger for the vanity of a book launch. This third times the charm, I hope. In the real world, this is the books introduction to readers, bookstores, and markets.
Charles McNair
Aside from being a critically acclaimed novelist, McNair has also seen success in the journalism and communications world.
McNair has served as the editor of three award-winning magazines and some of the publications that hold his byline include The New York Times, CNN Opinion, Southern Living, USA Today, and others.
He has appeared internationally on the Canadian Broadcasting Company’s Sunday Morning Live and the London Times Literary Supplement reviewing multiple subjects such as literature and business.
As a communications consultant, McNair has worked with international organizations such as CNN, TNT, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, and many more.
McNair is also a founding member of the Executive Leadership Communication Council at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. According to McNair, the council is a think-tank composed of corporate, academic, and White House writers and executives.
The author’s talents do not stop in the academic world, as McNair says he has dabbled in sports, playing semi-professional baseball in Italy for a year.
While Dothan is McNairs forever home, he currently resides in Bogata, Columbia.
Men’s Tennis Defeats Villanova
Naval Academy Athleticshttps://navysports.com/news/2023/2/25/mens-tennis-mens-tennis-defeats-villanova.aspx
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Four members of the Navy men's tennis team registered a pair of victories during a 6-1 win by the Mids over Villanova (3-3), Saturday morning at the Tose Family Tennis Center in Annapolis. The Mids (9-11) also lost a 7-0 decision at No. 69 Princeton (5-7) on Saturday.The Wildcats won the first doubles match to finish, but the Navy team of Luke Garner (So., Arnold, Md.) and ...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Four members of the Navy men's tennis team registered a pair of victories during a 6-1 win by the Mids over Villanova (3-3), Saturday morning at the Tose Family Tennis Center in Annapolis. The Mids (9-11) also lost a 7-0 decision at No. 69 Princeton (5-7) on Saturday.
The Wildcats won the first doubles match to finish, but the Navy team of Luke Garner (So., Arnold, Md.) and Sasha Panyan (Jr., Lutherville, Md.) won a 6-0 decision at No. 1 doubles to even the proceedings. The Mids won the point when their No. 3 tandem of Nathan Nguyen (Fr., McLean, Va.) and Nicholas Nguyen (Jr., McLean, Va.) posted a 6-1 win.
Gavin Segraves (Sr., Charlottesville, Va.) made the score 2-0 when he won, 6-0, 6-2, at No. 2 singles. Nathan Nguyen followed with a 6-0, 6-3 win at No. 6 singles to make the score 3-0. Garner gave the Mids their fourth point with a 6-3, 6-4 win at the No. 3 flight. Panyan placed the fifth point on the board with his 6-4, 6-2 victory at No. 1 singles, and Nicholas Nguyen made the score 6-0 with his 7-6 (7-2), 7-5 win at No. 4 singles.
Navy will play host to Temple and Morgan State on Saturday, March 5.
Navy 6, Villanova 1 Singles (2-6-3-1-5-4) 1. Panyan, Sasha (NAVY) def. Brunetti, Tighe (VILL) 6-4, 6-2 2. Segraves, Gavin (NAVY) def. Gordon, Cooper (VILL) 6-0, 6-2 3. Garner, Luke (NAVY) def. Nguyen, Ryan (VILL) 6-3, 6-4 4. Nguyen, Nicholas (NAVY) def. Khromchenko, Eitan (VILL) 7-6 (7-2), 7-5 5. Fourticq, Trey (VILL) def. Pumpelly, Christian (NAVY) 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 1-0 (4-10) 6. Nguyen, Nathan (NAVY) def. Choi, Lukas (VILL) 6-0, 6-3 Doubles -- Navy wins the doubles point (2-1-3) 1. Garner, Luke / Panyan, Sasha (NAVY) def. Robinson, Josh / Winton, Noah (VILL) 6-0 2. Brunetti, Tighe / Fourticq, Trey (VILL) def. Pumpelly, Christian / Segraves, Gavin (NAVY) 6-0 3. Nguyen, Nathan / Nguyen, Nicholas (NAVY) def. Choi, Lukas / Suarez, Justin (VILL) 6-1
#69 Princeton 7, Navy 0 Doubles -- Princeton wins the doubles point (3-2-1) 1. Fnu Nidunjianzan / Filippos Astreinidis (PRIN) def. Liu, Eric / Ballesteros, Andres (NAVY) 6-1 2. Matthew Bosancic / Thomas Bosancic (PRIN) def. McNair, Matthew / Buckingham, Graydon (NAVY) 6-0 3. Princeton wins on Navy default Singles (6-1-4-5-3-2) 1. Fnu Nidunjianzan (PRIN) def. Buckingham, Graydon (NAVY) 6-0, 6-0 2. Sebastian Sec (PRIN) def. McNair, Matthew (NAVY) 6-2, 6-2 3. Ellis Short (PRIN) def. Liu, Eric (NAVY) 6-1, 6-0 4. Aidan Mahoney (PRIN) def. Ballesteros, Andres (NAVY) 6-2, 6-1 5. Ben Smith (PRIN) def. Carol, Dylan (NAVY) 6-1, 6-1 6. Princeton wins on Navy default
Bernard F. Harris Jr., PhD, Acknowledged by Marquis Who's Who for Pioneering Contributions to Adult Education
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Dr. Harris is a foremost expert on African American military history and its connection to civilian adult educational history.LEAVENWORTH, KS, February 23, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bernard F. Harris Jr., PhD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.Dr...
Dr. Harris is a foremost expert on African American military history and its connection to civilian adult educational history.
LEAVENWORTH, KS, February 23, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bernard F. Harris Jr., PhD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Harris is an Instructional Systems Specialist with the U.S. Army Center for the Army Profession and Leadership. In his current position, he works closely with U.S. Army leaders to refine leadership curricula and support their efforts in adhering to leadership doctrine. Before his current duties, he served over 16 years as a curriculum operations support specialist, assistant professor, and curriculum developer with the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Dr. Harris developed and refined his adult educational skills at the college by interacting with students, faculty, and publishers. Before his formal adult education career, Dr. Harris served in the U.S. Army, rising from the rank of private to lieutenant colonel. His service included tours in Europe and Asia in positions ranging from an armor company executive officer for Desert Storm in 1991 to a brigade-level staff officer in South Korea in 2000 and a theater-level logistical plans officer in Germany in 2004.
He completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Learning and Leadership from Kansas State University in 2022 and a Master of Science in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1995. Dr. Harris began his formal education by earning his Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management from Tuskegee University in 1987.
Today, Dr. Harris is a foremost expert on African American military history and its connection to civilian adult educational history. His doctoral dissertation, "The Education and Training of Seven African American U.S. Army Officers for World War I and its Aftermath," fills a lacuna or gap in the formal study of African American marginalization in a segregated society. His doctoral work is considered so critical that both the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO, and the U.S. Army Center of Military History at Fort McNair, VA, requested copies of his dissertation when he graduated. He continues to build on his dissertation research with additional exploratory trips to the National Archives for primary source artifacts and presentations to the State Historical Society of Iowa, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
He also contributes to the field of African American history through scholarly works that include the following articles "Jim Crow in Kansas: African American Life During the Era of Segregation," published in 2022, and "Chipping Away at the Bedrock of Intolerance: Fort Des Moines and Black Officer Training, 1917–1918" published in 2018. He has several articles about African Americans in the American Revolution and World War I in the "Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the U. S. Military: An Encyclopedia," published by ABC-CLIO in 2013. Moreover, he is the co-author of "Savannah 1779", a book published by Osprey Publishing in 2017.
In the field of adult education, Dr. Harris published several articles for the Association for Business Simulation and Experiential Learning, such as "Mandatory Accreditation and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College" in 2014 and a co-authored work titled "Flipped Classroom: Another Tool for Your Pedagogy Toolbox" in 2016.
Dr. Harris has been recognized for his distinguished academic and military achievements. He earned the Spring 2022 Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the College of Education at Kansas State University and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Silver and Bronze Pens for writing excellence in 2011 and 2016. His military awards include a Legion of Merit, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, and a U.S. Army Commendation Medal.
Industry certifications and professional networks serve to bolster Dr. Harris' professional profile. He is a Kirkpatrick Certified Strategic Evaluation Professional and holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate. The American Society of Training and Development granted him a Test Design and Delivery Certificate, and he is a Demonstrated Master Logistician as conferred by the International Society of Logistics known as SOLE. Dr. Harris' memberships include the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education and the American Educational Research Association.
About Marquis Who's Who®: Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who's Who in America®, Marquis Who's Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Marquis celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2023, and Who's Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world. Marquis® publications may be visited at the official Marquis Who's Who® website at www.marquiswhoswho.com.
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Alabama Basketball Stays Second In Both Polls
ByKirk McNairhttps://247sports.com/college/alabama/Article/Although-Alabama-basketball-lost-some-first-place-votes-in-Associated-Press-and-Coaches-polls-Crimson-Tide-remains-in-second-place-205420581/
247Sports Embed ResourceDot LoaderAlthough some may disagree, it’s a fool’s errand to assume facts not in evidence. True, Alabama won two games and still lost a few first place votes from voters from last week’s college basketball polls. But that very well could be because the Crimson Tide was fortunate to win in overtime against one of the weakest teams in the Southeastern Conference at South Carolina, and failed to finish and barely held on against Arkansas in Coleman Coliseum Saturday.That would seem...
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Although some may disagree, it’s a fool’s errand to assume facts not in evidence. True, Alabama won two games and still lost a few first place votes from voters from last week’s college basketball polls. But that very well could be because the Crimson Tide was fortunate to win in overtime against one of the weakest teams in the Southeastern Conference at South Carolina, and failed to finish and barely held on against Arkansas in Coleman Coliseum Saturday.
That would seem to be enough to take away some respect for Bama basketball. It was not enough, however, to drop Alabama from number two in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls this week. The Tide continues to trail Houston, an Alabama victim in Houston earlier this year that is described by some as the biggest win in college basketball this year, but nevertheless overlooked by voters as the Cougars continue to plow through the American Athletic Conference schedule.
Alabama did lose two first place votes in each poll.
Kansas, which is the best team in the best league (Big 12), is third in both polls with UCLA fourth, Purdue fifth, and Marquette sixth in both. The rest of the top ten includes the same four teams in slightly different order – Baylor, Arizona, Texas, Gonzaga.
Insofar as other SEC teams, in the AP poll Tennessee is 12th, Kentucky 23rd, and Texas A&M 24th. Missouri and Arkansas are among others receiving votes. In the Coaches, Tennessee is 14th, A&M 21st. Kentucky is among others receiving votes.
This week Alabama hosts Auburn (which had been ranked much of the season) at 6 p.m. CST Wednesday (ESPN2) and goes to Texas A&M for the regular season finale at 11 a.m. CST Saturday (CBS).
Both polls use the same methods, 25 points for a first place vote, 24 for a second, etc. Here are this week’s polls with records, first place votes in parenthesis, and total points.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dropped from top 25: Creighton 19, Northwestern 21, Iowa State 23
Others receiving votes: Creighton 87, Duke 78, Oral Roberts 40, Northwestern 39, Florida Atlantic 25, Iowa State 20, Nevada 17, Missouri 16, Arkansas 7, Charleston 6, NC State 6, Clemson 5, Memphis 4, Boise State 3, USC 3, VCU 1, West Virginia 1
COACHES
Dropped from top 25: No. 21 Iowa State; No. 22 Northwestern; No. 24 NC State.
Others receiving votes: Northwestern 52; Kentucky 49; NC State 48; Iowa State 42; Duke 29; Florida Atlantic 26; Oral Roberts 11; Southern California 9; Nevada 5; Toledo 3; Clemson 3; Kent St. 2; Boise St. 2.
Defense Health Agency Director Promoted to Lieutenant General
Chris McCoyhttps://www.health.mil/News/Articles/2023/02/03/Defense-Health-Agency-Director-Promoted-to-Lieutenant-General
The new Defense Health Agency director pinned on her third star during a ceremony at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Virginia, on Jan. 20, 2023.U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland took the DHA directorship reins on Jan. 3, 2023.The agency’s fourth director chose her friend, mentor, and former boss ...
The new Defense Health Agency director pinned on her third star during a ceremony at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Virginia, on Jan. 20, 2023.
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland took the DHA directorship reins on Jan. 3, 2023.
The agency’s fourth director chose her friend, mentor, and former boss U.S. Army Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, the current Army Surgeon General, to host the ceremony. Former U.S. Army Surgeon General retired Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West also attended.
"General West was the first African American female from West Point to make the rank of three stars. Today, you're getting ready to see the second with Telita Crosland," said Dingle.
Dingle presented Crosland with her certificate of promotion to lieutenant general and administered Crosland’s oath of office. He then performed a moving reading of “Mother to Son” by the poet Langston Hughes.
“She strives for excellence and to do things perfect and right. Not by herself but as a team leader, as a member leading the team, and as a member who’s not afraid to get in the boat and to row, just like the other teammates, to work tough wicked problems. She made my job easy there. She made it easy,” said Dingle.
“She serves as an example for all of us of how to keep climbing through the storms, through the blizzards, through the Cat. 5 hurricanes that life will through at you,” Dingle also said.
Crosland was joined by several family members, including her son, Jackson.
The ceremony was also attended by key DHA and Department of Defense leaders, including former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and current Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences President, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Ms. Seileen Mullen, and Department of the Army Inspector General, Lt. Gen. Donna Martin.
In her remarks, Crosland recognized Dingle’s mentorship throughout her military career. “You are without a doubt a huge reason why I’m here today,” said Crosland.
In her decades-long service to the military, Crosland has held a series of assignments in accordance with Dingle’s career.
“I have followed General Dingle in every assignment as a general officer—from the MEDCOM357 to the RHC-Atlantic to the deputy surgeon general—you are a selfless impactful leader who always set me up for success,” said Crosland.
[Watch the full video of her promotion ceremony.]
The ceremony was also attended by key DHA and Department of Defense leaders, including former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and current Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences President, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Ms. Seileen Mullen, and Department of the Army Inspector General, Lt. Gen. Donna Martin.
In her remarks, Crosland recognized Dingle’s mentorship throughout her military career. “You are without a doubt a huge reason why I’m here today,” said Crosland.
In her decades-long service to the military, Crosland has held a series of assignments in accordance with Dingle’s career.
“I have followed General Dingle in every assignment as a general officer—from the MEDCOM357 to the RHC-Atlantic to the deputy surgeon general—you are a selfless impactful leader who always set me up for success,” said Crosland.
[Watch the full video of her promotion ceremony.]
The new Defense Health Agency director pinned on her third star during a ceremony at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Virginia, on Jan. 20, 2023.
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland took the DHA directorship reins on Jan. 3, 2023.
The agency’s fourth director chose her friend, mentor, and former boss U.S. Army Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, the current Army Surgeon General, to host the ceremony. Former U.S. Army Surgeon General retired Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West also attended.
"General West was the first African American female from West Point to make the rank of three stars. Today, you're getting ready to see the second with Telita Crosland," said Dingle.
Dingle presented Crosland with her certificate of promotion to lieutenant general and administered Crosland’s oath of office. He then performed a moving reading of “Mother to Son” by the poet Langston Hughes.
“She strives for excellence and to do things perfect and right. Not by herself but as a team leader, as a member leading the team, and as a member who’s not afraid to get in the boat and to row, just like the other teammates, to work tough wicked problems. She made my job easy there. She made it easy,” said Dingle.
“She serves as an example for all of us of how to keep climbing through the storms, through the blizzards, through the Cat. 5 hurricanes that life will through at you,” Dingle also said.
Crosland was joined by several family members, including her son, Jackson.
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