PIRE News - February 2017

	February 2017

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FROM THE CEO

2017 – Off to a Fast Start, as President Trump and a New Administration Transition

We are all keenly aware of the impact and change a new administration brings. But with the surprising election of Donald J. Trump, we are even more attuned to the new initiatives, altered policies and different federal agency leadership. “The times they are changing” and we are all watching closely. However, the beat goes on at PIRE and we are not simply waiting and watching. MORE

SpotlightS

	The second year of the VHA Whole Health contract is well underway
	The new 2017 VHA contract, providing expanded course offerings for clinicians, increased evaluation and other new components, was marked by a kick-off meeting in Madison, Wisconsin this past fall to plan the implementation of the whole health initiative. MORE

	Calverton Staff tour the Prince George’s (PG) County Police training facility
	On February 7, several PIRE Calverton Staff were invited to tour the Prince George’s (PG) County Police training facility. The invitation grew out of on-going conversations that Mary Gordon has been having with the department as she prepares to implement the National Institute of Justice award. MORE

Announcements

	Farewell Robin – We wish you well!
	Robin Pollini has accepted a faculty position at West Virginia University and is tentatively planning to depart PIRE at the end of March. MORE

	Retirement of Jenny Ames
	On January 17,2017 many of the PRC Staff and PIRE’s CEO, joined at the Lake Merritt Boat House in Oakland, CA to honor and celebrate Dr. Genevieve Ames. MORE

	Staff Development Awards – DEADLINE: February 28, 2017
	PIRE is committed to increasing the capacities and career potential of its junior and mid-level Staff. Our goal is to hire and retain the most skilled, creative and expert Staff we can find in all areas. MORE

	The Chapel Hill Center has moved!
	Please note new address effective February 4, 2017: 101 Conner Drive, Suite 200 Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7038 MORE

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Editorial Staff		Contributors to this Issue
Editor in Chief: Diane Williams Managing Editor: Joey Dacanay Production Assistant: Alexis Lumpkins		Mary Gordon Paul LaVoie Ann Mason Roland Moore Bernie Murphy David Rychener Bill Scarbrough