Universal Health Services Announces New Patriot Support Programs Advisory Board Member

King of Prussia, PA (February 26, 2026) — Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) is pleased to announce that Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Dawn M. Kolczynski has joined the Patriot Support Programs Advisory Board, further strengthening the board’s leadership with her extensive military healthcare expertise.

At subsidiary behavioral health facilities across the country designated as Patriot Support Program entities, UHS provides treatment for active-duty military, veterans and their families. Programs and services are specifically designed to address the effects of combat stress, post-traumatic stress, depression, substance use disorder and other behavioral health issues.

Chief Master Sergeant Kolczynski brings a wealth of experience from her diverse career, previously serving as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Operations, Plans and Training (J-3/5/7) for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) where she provided oversight and guidance for integrating military and civilian healthcare delivery across the Military Health System. Her efforts ensured DHA operational support to military hospitals and clinics, combatant commands, the Joint Staff, and the military services to guarantee a medically ready force and a ready medical force.

Additionally, Chief Master Sergeant Kolczynski completed a four-year assignment with NATO as the Superintendent of the Safety and Health Branch and was the Chief of Medical Enlisted Forces at Office of the Air Force Surgeon General.

“UHS is honored to serve active-duty military personnel, veterans and family members, including through our Patriot Support Programs,” said Matt Peterson, Executive Vice President and President, UHS Behavioral Health Division. “With Chief Master Sergeant Kolczynski’s deep military health system expertise and leadership, alongside our distinguished Advisory Board members, we will continue enhancing our support to ensure our military communities receive the highest quality care. I look forward to the invaluable guidance she will bring.”

UHS Patriot Support Programs were established to support the U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Administration. We offer military-specific behavioral health services, designed to best support and address the needs of this patient population. We provide support for all Branches of the Military Services, their families and our veterans.

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