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For over four decades, Dr. Robert Ursano has been a driving force in military mental health—advancing care for our service members, veterans, families, and communities. This week at , he was recognized with a prestigious lifetime achievement award for his groundbreaking work in trauma, PTSD, su***de prevention, and more. 👏 Join us in celebrating this incredible leader whose research has shaped care across the Military Health System and beyond.

Dr. Robert J. Ursano Honored with 2025 MHSRS Distinguished Service Award for Lifetime Contributions to Military Mental Health Research USU News: the online source for news and updates from the Uniformed Services University

🪖⛰️ Rough terrain. High altitude. Real-world medical training.

USU nursing students teamed up with explosive ordnance disposal medical teams for the Military Mountain Medicine Course (MC3) in Vermont—learning to deliver care where it's needed most: in the field, under pressure, and off the grid.

👉 Read more: https://news.usuhs.edu/2025/07/usus-mountain-medicine-course-prepares.html

USU’s Mountain Medicine Course Prepares Military Medical Personnel for High-Altitude Challenges USU News: the online source for news and updates from the Uniformed Services University

Temperatures around the country have been brutal the last few weeks. Summer heat is no joke! As temps rise, it's important to protect yourself, your family, and your team from heat-related illnesses.

Dr. Fran O'Connor, medical director of USU's Consortium for Health and Military Performance, shares essential tips for recognizing the signs of heat stress and exertional heat illness, and preventing heat injuries before they happen. "Danger isn’t just about how high the temperature gets but how long someone remains overheated. Prolonged high body temperature damages organs and can be fatal if not treated quickly."

Staying Safe When the Heat Is On: Understanding Heat-Related Illnesses USU News: the online source for news and updates from the Uniformed Services University

🎓 Join us live Saturday, May 17 -- Armed Forces Day -- as we celebrate the incredible achievements of the USU Class of 2025! Tune in starting at 10:15 a.m. to watch the Commencement Ceremony and honor our newest uniformed health professionals and federal scientists. The Commencement Procession starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. https://www.youtube.com/live/EO4vIDLvEHQ

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Commencement 2025 Nearly 300 graduates of the Uniformed Services University of Nursing, Postgraduate Dental College, and College of Allied Health Sciences Class of 2025 will r...

USU researchers are changing the game with WounDx™, a smart, biomarker-based tool that helps surgeons know exactly when to close a wound—saving lives, cutting costs, and speeding up recovery for injured warfighters and trauma patients alike.
Precision medicine meets machine learning in this revolutionary approach to healing.

WounDx™: Revolutionizing Wound Care to Improve Warfighter Readiness and Reduce Costs USU News: the online source for news and updates from the Uniformed Services University