FORT IRWIN, Calif. -- More than 100 Weed Army Community Hospital (WACH) civilian medical professionals gathered at a town hall and symposium held by the Chief, AMEDD Civilian Corps Mr. Gregg Stevens today, 23 July at the Fort Irwin Blackhorse Chapel.
Stevens became the AMEDD Civilian Corps Chief in November, 2009. He also is the Deputy to the Commanding General, Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
From December 2005 until assuming that position, he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for the Center and School. Prior to that, he served for three years as the Deputy Chief, Leader Training Center and the Program Director for the Army Medical Department Executive Skills Program. In addition to his years of service as an AMEDD civilian, Mr. Stevens served nearly 30 years on active duty.
The town hall event focused on issues of interest to all MEDDAC and DENTAC AMEDD Government Service (GS) Civilians, but many service members from the WACH attended and took part as well.
Stevens wasted no time in turning listeners into active participants. "I didn't bring PowerPoint slides and I've no intention to waste your time simply talking at you for an hour." he said, inviting those in attendance to discuss with him - even to interrupt him - as he covered a number of topics important to MEDDAC civilians including leadership, professionalism, responsibility to patients, career planning, training and changes to the MEDDAC mission, its structure and composition.
Stevens spoke about current AMEDD issues and changes that would affect AMEDD throughout the next 5 years. "Meeting the challenges that are coming and that I came to discuss with you today can all be met and overcome by referring back to the Army Civilian Creed," he said, and proceeded to drive the dialogue with the participants down the seven points that make up the creed, with stories, occasional humor, intelligence and insight.
He stressed the importance of leadership. "We are going to have to step up and provide more than expertise, stability and continuity to the force; civilians are going to be called upon to fill a greater role as leaders to support the mission."
"Our patients are counting on us." Stevens said. "Always remember: the work you do is changing their lives for the better."
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