President's Column
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
Dear UHMS Members and Friends,
Our Annual Scientific Meeting in Denver, Colorado, was, by any measure, a success — and one that deserves recognition before we turn our attention to what lies ahead. This year's joint meeting with the Aerospace Medical Association offered our members a broader range…
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Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director's Report: 2nd Qtr. 2026
Warm greetings to you and your families. As we move through the second half of 2026, I want to thank each of you for your continued commitment to UHMS and to the advancement of undersea and hyperbaric medicine.
This past quarter, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society has continued to execute…
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Associates Column
Elizabeth Smykowski, BSN, RN, CNML, ACHRN, CHT
UHMS Executive Board RN Representative
Celebrating Our Profession
May is designated Hyperbaric Awareness Month. This initiative’s goal is to increase awareness about the specific conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen provided by appropriately educated and credentialled professionals. Too often, members of the healthcare team are unaware of this potentially li…
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Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation
Why UHMS Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Sets the Gold Standard
Why UHMS Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Sets the Gold Standard
In an increasingly complex regulatory and safety environment, hyperbaric medicine programs must demonstrate more than clinical capability—they must prove commitment to quality, safety, transparency, and continuous improvement. Among…
