Our Military Community

Premier Health is proud to support the military community and the thousands of veterans who call this region home. The military helps make our region strong, innovative, and compassionate.

Rooted in the Dayton Military Community

The military is a vital part of the Dayton region's identity, and Premier Health has a longstanding connection to military medicine, education, and service.

• Premier Health and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have a strong partnership that supports military healthcare and physician training.
• Premier Health has 12 agreements with the 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
• Approximately 40% of resident physicians training at Miami Valley Hospital are active-duty military members.

Serving Those Who Have Served

Premier Health values the leadership, dedication, and experiences veterans bring to our organization. The values learned through military service support our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve. We are proud to support service members, veterans, and their families as they pursue meaningful careers in healthcare.

When you join Premier Health, you are not just joining a health system. You are becoming part of a community that values your service and invests in your future.

Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG)

Connection. Advocacy. Belonging.

Our Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) helps veterans and military-connected employees connect, grow, and succeed at Premier Health. VERG focuses on:

• Building connections and peer support
• Supporting veteran-friendly policies and benefits
• Helping employees move from military service to civilian careers, including those Premier Health employees in simultaneous active, reserve or guard status
• Honoring service through community outreach and events
• Recruiting veterans, future caregivers into the Premier Health family

Whether you served recently or many years ago, VERG ensures you have a place to connect, contribute, and thrive.

Veteran Mentorship Through VERG

Guidance From Someone Who Has Walked the Same Path

Moving from military service to a healthcare career can be a big change. The right support can help. Premier Health can connect veterans with a fellow veteran mentor through our partnership with VERG.

This mentorship program provides:

• A trusted connection with someone who understands military culture
• Support during onboarding and throughout your first year
• Guidance as you grow your career at Premier Health
• Someone to talk with about questions, challenges, and career goals

Whether you are beginning a new chapter in clinical care, administration, or another area of our organization, a veteran mentor can help you feel grounded, confident, and supported. VERG is committed to ensuring that every veteran who wants a mentor has access to one.

Creating Pathways to Healthcare Careers

Premier Health and Wright State University work together to create more opportunities for veterans interested in healthcare careers.

Together, we help create pathways to education, training, and career development through:

Graduate Medical Education

Premier Health proudly collaborates with Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and its Graduate Medical Education programs. Through this partnership, we help train future physicians, including many veterans and military-connected learners.

40% of the resident training physicians at Miami Valley Hospital are active duty.

• Wright State’s GME programs offer:
  • Diverse residency and fellowship opportunities
  • A supportive academic environment
  • Training grounded in service, leadership, and community care

Wright State Veteran and Military Center

The Veteran and Military Center (VMC) at Wright State University helps veterans and military-connected students move from military service to college, and from college to a career. Through support services, resources, and career guidance, the VMC helps prepare graduates for rewarding opportunities in healthcare. For veterans pursuing nursing, allied health, and other non-physician professions, the VMC helps connect veterans to career opportunities at Premier Health, allowing them to continue serving their communities in a new capacity.

Wright State Center for Health Professions

As Premier Health's academic partner, Wright State University plays a key role in developing the region's future healthcare workforce. Veterans interested in nursing and healthcare careers can access mentoring, hands-on learning, and career development opportunities from Wright State University's Center for Health Professions to help students succeed in the healthcare field. The Center helps future nurses and healthcare professionals prepare for their careers through guidance, hands-on learning, and professional support.