Orthopedic surgeon and Army Col. Martha K. Lenhart, MD, PhD, received the "U.S. Army Hero of Military Medicine" honor at the Heroes of Military Medicine Award banquet in Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. Army homepage.
Here are four takeaways:
1. Dr. Lenhart specializes in hand surgery and holds a doctorate in pathophysiology.
2. She led the publication of a pediatric military medicine book, "Pediatric Surgery and Medicine for Hostile Environments."
3. The book advises how to care for injured infants and children in combat environments.
4. Dr. Lenhart served in Afghanistan in 2003.