AMSUS - The Society of Federal Health Professionals

Not every hero carries a weapon.
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June 17 marks the birthday of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps.
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Since 1898, Corpsmen have stood beside Sailors and Marines in every major conflict, delivering lifesaving care when it matters most.
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Known as “Docs,” they serve across ships, clinics, hospitals, and combat zones. The Navy Hospital Corps is also the most decorated enlisted rating in the Navy.
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Today, we honor the skill, courage, and sacrifice behind the uniform.
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Share this to honor a corpsman who made a difference.
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Stronger wellness programs start with employee voice.
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The VA has invested in Employee Whole Health programming to support staff wellness, but engagement is still showing to be a challenge.
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A new study looked at 8 VA sites to understand what helps and what gets in the way.
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Rather than just a wellness program that exists, it shows that employees need clear communication, dedicated leaders, wellness built into orientation, and a culture that supports whole-person health
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When staff help shape the mission, participation becomes stronger.
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🔗 Read the full study in Military Medicine.
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https://tinyurl.com/4mrvyjw8
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Stop digging through healthcare news every day.
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Federal healthcare news moves quickly.
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Military medicine. Agency updates. Healthcare policy. Research. Readiness. Leadership.
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But staying informed should not mean spending your day digging through endless headlines.
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That is why AMSUS partnered with SmartBrief to create a free healthcare news snapshot for federal health professionals.
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You get twice weekly updates with the most relevant stories, summarized by expert editors.
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No AMSUS membership required.
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Sign up with your email and stay informed faster.
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https://tinyurl.com/3fd5vfsf
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251 years. One promise.
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On June 14, 2026, the U.S. Army marks 251 years of courage, service, and sacrifice.
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For more than 2 centuries, Soldiers have stood ready to defend the nation and protect the people who call it home.
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This year’s theme, “This We’ll Defend,” is more than a motto.
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It is a promise carried by Soldiers, families, leaders, and the federal health professionals who help keep the force strong.
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AMSUS honors every person behind that mission.
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Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Army.
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Join AMSUS in honoring 251 years of service, strength, and sacrifice.
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A $2,000 scholarship can help move a healthcare career forward.
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In 2026, AMSUS will award up to 3 Maj Gen Jerry Sanders Scholarships to support students preparing for careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, biomedical sciences, veterinary medicine, hospital administration, and other healthcare fields.
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This opportunity is available as an exclusive AMSUS membership benefit for Individual and Life members, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
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Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026 through the AMSUS Scholarship Application Portal.
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If someone in your family is building a future in healthcare, this is the moment to apply.
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Learn more and apply here:
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https://amsus.org/page/2026AMSUSScholarship
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in healthcare.
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From clinical support and operational efficiency to workforce readiness and patient outcomes, AI presents significant opportunities. The challenge is ensuring those opportunities are implemented thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively.
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On June 11, 2026, AMSUS will convene healthcare professionals, innovators, and decision-makers in Bethesda, Maryland for the Artificial Intelligence Thought Leadership Forum.
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Together, participants will explore how AI can strengthen federal healthcare while addressing the strategic, operational, and leadership considerations that come with transformational change.
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Be part of shaping its impact on the future of military and federal medicine.
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https://amsus.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2047696&group=
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Healthcare burnout needs more than “push through”
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Burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress are real challenges across healthcare.
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This AMSUS webinar introduces the Community Resilience Model and how it can help professionals understand stress in the nervous system.
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Participants will learn how to recognize when they are outside their resilient zone, use CRM wellness skills like resourcing and grounding, and apply those tools during demanding moments.
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Join us on June 25, 2026, from 1 to 3 PM EST for this free virtual webinar.
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Register through AMSUS and strengthen the way you support yourself, your team, and the patients you serve.
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https://amsus.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2049353&group=
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Freedom was carried onto those beaches.
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On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops crossed the English Channel and stepped onto five beaches in Normandy — Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.
They came by air, sea, and land. Many never came home.
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More than 10,000 Allied casualties were recorded in a single day. Yet their sacrifice cracked open the Western Front and set liberation in motion across Western Europe.
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82 years later, we remember what they carried with them — and what they left behind.
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AI is changing healthcare, but how should leaders use it responsibly?
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Across federal and military medicine, artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape how teams deliver care, manage operations, support clinicians, and make faster, smarter decisions.
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But meaningful progress requires more than new technology.
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It requires leadership, strategy, and honest discussion.
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On June 11, 2026, AMSUS will host the Artificial Intelligence Thought Leadership Forum in Bethesda, Maryland, bringing together healthcare leaders to examine the practical role of AI in the future of federal medicine.
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Join the conversation and help shape what responsible AI adoption looks like in healthcare.
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https://amsus.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2047696&group=
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Not all military medicine happens in hospitals.
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This June 3, 2026, marks 110 years of service of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps
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But this anniversary is about more than animal care.
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Army veterinary professionals help protect military working dogs, support food safety, strengthen public health, prevent zoonotic disease, and contribute to biomedical research.
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Their work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact reaches the entire force.
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From the food supply to deployed environments, the Army Veterinary Corps helps protect readiness before problems reach the mission.
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AMSUS recognizes 110 years of veterinary service, prevention, and force health protection.
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