USU Newsletter

VOLUME 4, ISSUE 15 WWW.USUHS.MIL September 28, 2009
Staff Report

For the second consecutive year, 

USU’s Center for the Study of 

Traumatic Stress has received the 

American Graphic Design Award. 

Presented by Graphic Design 

USA, the center was recognized for 

its outstanding design and message 

clarity in one of its public education products. 

The CSTS 2008 Annual Report, designed by Digital Design 

Group, received the award after the 

group worked in conjuction with 

CSTS associate director, Nancy 

Vineburgh, to produce the report. 

Vineburgh oversees the center’s 

Office of Public Education and 

Preparedness. 

Last year’s award winning presentation was the Center’s “Courage to Care for Me” campaign, 

introduced during April’s Month 

of the Military Child. 

Less than three percent of the 

more than 10,000 submissions each 

year are recognized nationwide. 

The award-winning CSTS 2008 

Annual Report is available online 

at www.usuhs.mil by clicking on 

the blue report icon on the right 

side of the Web page. 

Center wins back to back recognition 

The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress 

has received the American Graphic Design 

Award for the second consecutive year for its 

2008 Annual Report.

Replacement of the brickwork in 

the main courtyard of the University 

continues to progress.

(Cover photo:

Ken Frager)

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USU Newsletter

Bill Bester 

Acting Vice President for

 External Affairs and 

Managing Editor

Ken Frager

Public Affairs Specialist

Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosine

Production Editor

MC1 Chad Hallford

Layout and Design

Christine Creenan

Contributing Writer

Production:

Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the USU 

Office of External Affairs unless 

otherwise indicated. The Newsletter staff may include or exclude 

articles based upon news value, 

impact on the university and space 

availability. 

Submissions: 

The USU Newsletter will be published bi-weekly on Mondays. The 

deadline for submissions is at 4 

p.m. Friday prior to the publication date. Submissions can be 

sent to usunewsletter@usuhs.mil 

or by calling 301 295-0895. 

photo by HM2 Michael Oliver

Senior Master Sgt. Sandra Scott cuts the Air Force’s birthday cake with the assistance of 

Lt. Col. William Boyce during USU’s celebration of the Air Force’s 62nd birthday, Sept. 

18. On Sept. 18, 1947, the U.S. Air Force became a separate branch of the U.S. military 

dedicated to “Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do.” 

62 years of excellence
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by Staff Sgt Matthew Rosine 

Retired Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Patrick D. 

Sculley recently joined the Uniformed 

Services University of the Health Sciences as the senior vice president for 

University Programs. 

Formerly, Dr. Sculley was the director of Science and Technology for the 

Texas Center for Applied Technology within Texas A&M University. 

A great deal of his effort there was 

focused on the enhancement of medical dual-use opportunities within the 

Department of Defense and its civilian counterparts. 

With his extensive combined 

military and medical experience, Dr. 

Sculley said he feels at home in his 

new position with the University. 

“I felt very proud and honored to be 

selected for the position of senior vice 

president for University Programs. I 

also experienced a sense of ‘homecoming,’” said Dr. Sculley. “I am grateful to 

once again be involved in the healthcare mission on behalf of uniformed 

service members and their families.” 

The general’s expansive 29 year 

career in the Army provides him with 

many unique opportunities and experiences. Serving in a number of senior 

positions, then-Maj. Gen. Sculley 

retired in May 2002, culminating his 

career as the Deputy Surgeon General of the Army, Chief of the Army’s 

Dental Corps, and Chief of Staff of 

the U.S. Army Medical Command. 

“The greatest opportunity at USU is 

to participate in creating and advancing a cadre of health services professionals -- physicians, graduate nurses 

and scientists -- who will provide 

careers of service to the uniformed 

services,” said Dr. Sculley. “My primary focus will be supporting the 

students, faculty and alumni of USU. 

I will be ever vigilant for opportunities and initiatives that will benefit the 

USU family while simultaneously reA Profile in Leadership: Dr. Patrick Sculley

sponding to the needs of our services’ 

stakeholders.” 

Dr. Sculley earned his bachelor’s in 

biology at Washington and Jefferson 

College in 1969 and went on to earn 

a degree in dental surgery at the State 

University of New York at Buffalo. He 

earned his master’s in health services 

management at Webster University. 

He served residencies at Fort Meade, 

Md., and Fort Knox, Ky., and is a 

graduate of the Army’s Command 

and General Staff College and the 

Army War College. 

The doctor was the Association 

of Military Surgeons of the United 

States (AMSUS) 2001 Federal Health 

Care Administrator of the Year. He is 

a Diplomate of the American Board 

of General Dentistry, the Federal Services Board of General Dentistry, the 

American Board of Oral Medicine 

and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Sculley is also a 

Certified Association Executive. 

From 2002 to 2006, he served as 

the executive director of Sigma Xi -- a 

70,000-member honor society for scientists and engineers with more than 

500 chapters at academic institutions, 

government laboratories and industry 

research centers. During his tenure, 

Dr. Sculley was responsible for overall 

management of the society’s activities 

and operations, and the administrative 

offices. 

In addition to his medical professionalism, retired General Sculley 

has also earned numerous awards and 

recognitions from his military service, 

including the Distinguished Service 

Medal, the Legion of Merit with 

three oak leaf clusters, and the Gold 

Cross of Honor of the German Army. 

Of course, Dr. Sculley’s efforts at 

USU will be sharply focused on the 

continued success of the University’s 

distinctive mission in the years to 

come. 

“At the end of the day, I want to 

be remembered as one who advanced 

the mission of USU with a sense of 

duty to the USU family and provided 

compassion and honor for those that 

the USU family serves,” said Dr. Sculley. “I want to thank President Rice 

and the many colleagues of USU who 

have shared their time and abundant 

wisdom to acclimate me to the University and its programs.” 

The general also recognized his 

administrative officer, Leeann Ori, 

whose “wealth of knowledge of USU, 

gained as both an esteemed employee 

and a spouse of a USU alumnus, has 

proven invaluable in jump-starting 

our contributions to the USU mission.”

Dr. Sculley and his wife, Peggy, 

reside in San Antonio, Texas, and 

have four married children and eight 

grandchildren. He is a student of history and a popular public speaker on 

leadership, management and strategic 

planning. 

Retired Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Patrick D. Sculley 
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Town Hall agenda highlights upgrades, updates

by MC1 Chad Hallford

Campus construction and beautification projects, changes within the 

faculty and Board of Regents and an 

update on the University’s new office 

in San Antonio were the key issues 

addressed by USU president Charles 

Rice during the Sept. 16 Town Hall 

meeting. 

Dr. Rice also recognized several new 

employees and presented the University’s Distinguished Service Award to a 

departing board member.

Dr. Rice opened the session by 

recognizing Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. 

Roudebush, recently retired Surgeon 

General of the Air Force, who has 

served as an ex-officio member of the 

USU Board of Regents since 2006, 

presenting him with the University’s 

Distinguished Service Award. 

Dr. Rice went on to announce the 

appointment of retired Marine Corps 

former Commandant Gen. Charles 

Krulak as the newest member of the 

Board, and the re-appointment of Dr. 

Otis Brawley for his second term. 

Gail S. Hewitt-Clarke was welcomed by Dr. Rice as USU’s new 

registrar. Hewitt-Clarke comes to 

USU from Howard University in 

Washington, D.C. 

Dr. Marguerite Littleton-Kearney 

was introduced as the new Associate 

Dean for Research at the Graduate School of Nursing. She joins the 

University from The Johns Hopkins 

School of Nursing in Baltimore. Additionally, retired Army Maj. Gen. 

(Dr.) Patrick Sculley was announced 

as the new Senior Vice President for 

University Programs and Jeffrey Longacre, as the new Vice President for 

International Affairs and Affiliations. 

It also was announced that Dr. 

USU president, Dr. Charles Rice congratulates Air Force Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. Roudebush 

after presenting him with the University’s Distinguished Service Award during the Sept. 16 Town 

Hall meeting. 

Vincent Ho, MD, professor and vice chair of the Uniformed 

Services University of the Health Sciences Department of 

Radiology and Radiological Sciences, was named as one of rt 

image magazine’s “Most Notables and Ones to Watch.” 

Dr. Ho, who was recently named chair of the newly integrated Department of Radiology of the National Naval 

Medical Center and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 

was among several physicians, corporations and products in the 

radiology field named by the publication. 

He is an expert in cardiovascular imaging, currently serving as the president-elect of the North American Society for 

Cardiovascular Imaging.

rt image is a national, weekly magazine for radiology professionals. 

‘One to Watch’

photo by HM2 Michael Oliver

Floyd Bloom, chairman emeritus of 

the Department of Neuropharmacology at the Scripps Research Institute 

in La Jolla, Calif. and past president 

of the American Association for the 

Advancement of Science, will be the 

2009 Packard Lecturer.

Finally, Navy Capt. Jerri Curtis was 

congratulated for her recent appointment by the American College of 

Graduate Medical Education to serve 

on their Residency and Residency 

Review Committee for Pediatrics.
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With the increasing risks surrounding the upcoming 

flu season and the influence of the H1N1 virus, faculty, 

staff and students are reminded to remain vigilant in 

maintaining good health practices. 

The USU president, Dr. Charles Rice, recently created a special task force to help the university prepare 

for the possible threat of H1N1 at USU.

This “Tiger Team” will develop plans for the H1N1 

influenza pandemic and continue the university’s 

educational programs to keep faculty, staff and students 

healthy and avoid the H1N1 virus this season.

“As you may know, flu can be spread easily from person to person,” said Dr. Rice in a campus-wide e-mail. 

“Therefore, we are taking steps to prevent the spread 

of flu at USU for as long as possible, but we need your 

help to accomplish this.” 

Everyone is reminded to:

-Practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly, 

especially after coughing or sneezing. 

-Use alcohol-based hand cleaners as an effective 

measure against the spread of germs. 

-Wipe down surfaces such as desks, telephones and 

doorknobs.

-Cover the mouth and nose with a tissue when 

coughing or sneezing. If a tissue is not available, a person should cough or sneeze into their elbow or shoulder, and 

not into their hands. 

-Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth to help prevent the 

spread of germs. 

-Stay informed -- know the signs and symptoms of the flu. 

Everyone is encouraged to talk with a health care provider 

about whether they should be vaccinated for seasonal flu or 

the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. Some people are 

at a higher risk for H1N1 flu including pregnant women and 

people with chronic medical conditions. More information is 

available at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm.

-Faculty, staff and students should stay home if they are ill. 

Call your health care provider, first before visiting the clinic or 

their office. 

“If this year’s flu season becomes more severe, we may take 

additional steps necessary to prevent the spread of the virus,” 

Dr. Rice said.

The University has established an H1N1 Influenza Information Web page. The site provides regular updates, guidance and 

links to valuable H1N1 resources from the CDC and DoD. 

The USU H1N1 Web page will also provide specific instructions for the notification of absence due to illness. 

The University has also established a special 2009 Influenza 

Bulletin e-mail account. It will also provide emergency information, identified with red text in the subject line. 

More information can also be received by contacting the 

H1N1 Tiger Team at H1N1@usuhs.mil. 

H1N1 Update

by Center for Health Disparities

As our nation is engaged in a great 

debate about the future of health 

care in America, the USU Center for 

Health Disparities participated in a 

nationwide effort to improve health 

care one patient at a time. 

The Center for Health Disparities took part in the national campaign, “Take Your Loved One for a 

Checkup Day,” formerly known as 

“Take Your Loved One to A Doctor 

Day,” developed by the Department 

of Health and Human Services and 

other participating organizations. 

The purpose of this event is to educate racial and ethnic minorities as 

well as the general population about 

health disparities and to empower individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles 

and obtain access to health care. The 

campaign, held annually on the third 

Tuesday of each September, encourages individuals, family members and 

friends to visit a health professional 

to obtain regular health screenings. 

However, the Center is reminding 

everyone that adopting a healthier 

lifestyle and getting health care is 

something that should be done yearround – not just the third Tuesday of 

September. 

“The health of the community 

is our responsibility,” said Gloria 

Ramsey, JD, RN, FAAN, USU associate professor of nursing and director, 

Community Research Engagement. 

“We know that while it is true that 

many people do not have health 

insurance, there are a large number of 

persons who do and do not use it -- 

unless they are sick or when there is 

an actual emergency. We must change 

this attitude. This campaign highlights the importance of prevention, 

early detection and encourages individuals to seek regular health care.” 

Heart disease and stroke are the 

leading causes of death for both men 

and women in the United States 

and account for over one-third of all 

American deaths. Cardiovascular disease can be prevented through health 

screening and interventions for risk 

factors such as obesity, high blood 

pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes and tobacco use. 

The responsibility for disease 

prevention is a shared one. Individuals and families; medical and public 

health workforce; employers; school 

systems; federal, state and local governments all must work together to 

keep America healthy, said Dr. Tracy 

Sbrocco, PhD, USU associate professor, principal investigator, Center for 

Health Disparities. 

For more information about this or 

other Center events, please contact 

Antwoine Jackson, at (301) 295-9718 

or e-mail usuchd@usuhs.mil. 

USU Center supports health care in national campaign
Combined Federal Campaign begins on campus

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Courtesy graphic

Staff Report

The Fall 2009 Uniformed Services University Combined Federal 

Campaign officially started Sept. 

17 in conjuction with the Department of Defense’s CFC kickoff. 

The university’s first campus 

event is the kickoff barbecue scheduled for Oct. 1. 

The CFC theme this year is ‘The 

Compassion of Individuals. The 

Power of Community.’ 

“As the campaign manager, I am 

really looking forward to another 

successful CFC fundraising season,” said Army Capt. Sean Tyler. 

The CFC provides each servicemember with an annual opportunity to voluntarily help others by 

donating to community, national 

and international levels of human, 

health and environmental service 

organizations. 

This year, more than 3,500 human and health service organizations are listed in the CFC Catalog 

of Caring. 

“Given the diversity of those 

organizations, there is certainly 

at least one cause deserving consideration for your personal contribution,” said Tyler. “Please also 

realize that local military installation-based family support services 

are listed in the CFC Catalog of 

Caring and are, therefore, available for your contributions. These 

installation services provide critical assistance to our local military 

families.” 

The CFC encourages contributions via payroll deduction each 

year. In selecting the payroll deduction option, employers can 

optimize the size of their contribution, as well as more easily manage 

incremental deductions from pay 

evenly across the year. 

Contributors who generously 

contribute one per cent or two per 

cent of their base salary to CFC 

will received a CFC Eagle or 

Double Eagle pin, respectively. 

“I encourage you to immediately 

display or proudly wear your CFC 

Eagle or Double Eagle Pin during the campaign to help promote 

optimal personal levels of CFC 

generosity,” said Tyler. “To previous 

CFC contributors, I applaud your 

demonstrated kindness. For those 

of you who intend to contribute 

again, or on a first time basis, I 

salute your caring spirit.” 

Captain Tyler and this year’s 

vice campaign manager, Navy Lt. 

Christine Schlaerth are encouraging the entire USU community to 

help this year’s Combined Federal 

Campaign fundraising event a success. 

In addition to monetary support, 

USU personnel can also volunteer 

to help support the CFC by supporting the campaign team’s efforts 

as needed. 

The goal for this year’s campaign 

is more than $165,000. 

The Combined Federal Campaign is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity 

campaign, with more than 300 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to 

raise millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during 

the campaign season, which runs from September 1st to December 15th, support eligible non-profit 

organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. 

“Given the diversity of those organizations, there is certainly at least one 

cause deserving consideration for your personal contribution.”

Army Capt. Sean Tyler. 

USU CFC campaign manager
PFT/PFA/APFT Fall 2009: 

The Fall 2009 Physical Fitness Test 

for all services is scheduled for Oct. 13-

15 and 20-22, 2009 at 0700 and 1200. 

Plan accordingly as all physical fitness testing, height, weight and body 

fat measurements will be conducted at 

USU. 

No exceptions. 

If there are any questions please contact your service specific fitness coordinators - Air Force contact Tech. Sgt. 

Troyann Ernle at 295-3281; Navy contact IT3 Robert Grounds at 295-9800 

or HM1 Joe Monsivais at 295-1479; 

and Army contact Staff Sgt. David Rogers at 295-3720. 

Exercise/Fitness Areas: 

Physical Fitness training should be 

conducted in designated areas. 

The only authorized space for PT 

within the university is room G060. 

Indoor PT is also authorized on 

base at the Comfort Zone Complex, or 

CZC, in building 23. 

All other spaces within the university are not authorized for exercise or 

fitness, with the exception of the Student Community Lounge area during 

specified PFT testing dates or times. 

The CZC hours of operation are 

Monday – Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

and on weekends and holidays from 

are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Helpdesk Closure:

The UIS helpdesk is closed for training on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. 

During this time, you can leave a 

voicemail message at 295-9800, utilize 

the HEAT Self Service (http://www.

usuhs.mil/uis/forms/trouble.html), or 

email help@usuhs.mil. 

If an emergency should arise, please 

call 295-9870.

Using Computer Resources: 

Security incidents continue to be 

a drain to limited USU Information 

Assurance manpower. The following 

highlight current DoD policy and best 

practices:

Personnel must not install self-coded 

or non-licensed software on network 

resources; add, remove, configure, or attempt to modify USU computer operating systems or programs; move audio/

visual or network cables, computers or 

attempt to connect personal computers 

to the network including MDL and lecture hall spaces; connect personal devices 

except for those previously authorized by 

UIS; download pornographic material 

and store or display offensive material, 

such as racist literature, sexually harassing or obscene language or material; store 

or process classified information on any 

USU system; permit unauthorized individuals access to a government-owned or 

government-operated system or program; 

access online gambling, games and social 

engineering sites.

Stronger Female Physicians: 

Submissions are now being accepted 

for the Building Stronger Female Physician Leaders for the Military Health 

System. 

This award honors outstanding female 

physicians who have made significant contributions to the practice of 

medicine and/or who have served as 

exemplary role models for other female 

physicians. 

Completed submissions must be 

received by 30 Oct. 

Additional information at www.

health.mil/People/docs/FemaleLeadersAward.doc.

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 Thanks for your participation and 

for your continued support and readership.

 -The USU Newsletter Staff

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