CHAMP

CHAMP carries out and translates research to improve service member performance in the field and returning to duty. CHAMP aims to be DoD’s best resource for evidence-based information on human performance optimization (HPO) to improve the performance and resilience of our service members and their families.

Director's Letter

Dear Service Members, Partners, Collaborators, Stakeholders, and Friends:

Welcome to the website for Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP). CHAMP is dedicated to the health and performance of Service Members, their families, retirees, and all DoD personnel. We focus on holistic approaches to optimize Warfighter mission and family readiness through leadership, community engagement, education, and translation of human performance research. Our goals are to optimize the performance of individual Service Members and their units, and promote Total Force Fitness (TFF) as the overarching framework. Please visit our Human Performance Resources by CHAMP and Operation Supplement Safety websites to see some of our many educational materials.

Please take the time to explore our websites to learn more about CHAMP. If you have questions or wish to contact us, please send an email to CHAMP@usuhs.edu.

Sincerely,

Jeff Leggit, MD, CAQSM
Interim Executive Director, Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP)
Professor, Department of Family Medicine

 

educational websites

HPRC

Human Performance Resources by CHAMP is a team of scientists and specialists who translate research into evidence-based resources to help Service Members and their families optimize their performance and reach total fitness.

Visit HPRC

 

OPSS

OPSS’s mission is to provide the best evidence-based information about dietary supplements to Service Members, their families, healthcare providers, and leaders to achieve human performance optimization.

Visit OPSS

 

WHEC

The Warrior Heat- and Exertion-Related Events Collaborative is a multidisciplinary advisory group focused on developing and implementing procedures to help providers, Service Members, and civilians prevent and treat heat-related illnesses and injuries.

Visit WHEC

 

G4G

Go for Green® makes it easy to find high-performance foods and drinks to boost your fitness, strength, and health.

Visit G4G

 

Rx3

Rehab, Refit, Return to Duty is a guide to help Service Members and Veterans rehab and recover from musculoskeletal injuries, ultimately improving their overall health and physical fitness.

Visit RX3

MHE

MNE includes all food and drink options and dietary supplements available within military settings. Use these resources to improve your local MNE for better military fitness.

Visit MNE

 

Contact Information

champ@usuhs.edu

Maile Richert
PHD, CAsP, lcdr, MSC, USN

Interim CHAMP Deputy Executive Director, Assistant Professor
maile.richert@usuhs.edu

 

FRANCIS G. O'CONNOR
MD, MPH
COL, MC, USA (RET.)

CHAMP Medical Officer, Professor
francis.oconnor@usuhs.edu

 

Jeff Leggit
MD, CAQSM

CHAMP Interim Executive Director, Professor
jeff.leggit@usuhs.edu