Founded in 1798 the Commissioned Corps is an elite team of more than 6,500 full-time, well-trained, highly qualified public health professionals. The mission of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps is to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our Nation. The Commissioned Corps has full-time opportunities for highly skilled men and women who seek professional fulfillment, enjoy challenges, and want to improve the quality of public health for the Nation's communities that are most in need. For information about how you can make a difference through USPHS, call us at 800–279–1605. Officers serve in many health-related professions, including physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, dietitian, engineer, environmental health, psychological health, scientist, physical and occupational therapists, veterinarian, among others. Additionally, USPHS officers are detailed to military treatment facilities to treat service members returning from armed conflicts who may be affected by mental health issues. This unique partnership between DoD and the USPHS has expanded the number of mental health providers caring for military personnel affected by deployments, as well as veterans and families in need of mental health services and substance abuse treatment. Officers serve at military treatment facilities with the Army, Air Force and Navy. For more information about the partnership, please visit this link: https://www.usphs.gov/aboutus/dod-hhs.aspx.
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On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor the culture, presence, dedication, resilience, and contributions of our #indigenous communities. We are so grateful to work alongside many tribal leaders and their families & agencies like the Indian Health Service and National Park Service in combined commitment to improve #healthequity and increase wellbeing.
If you or someone you know is looking for ways to apply for disaster assistance from the recent storms, this video from FEMA shares three tips to help in ASL: 1. Go to Disaster Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov 2. Call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to apply for assistance. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. 3. Download the FEMA App to start the application process on your mobile device.
Interested in a career in the USPHS Commissioned Corps? Join the HHS #CareerFair on 10/10 from 1-4 pm ET and speak with a recruiter about becoming a commissioned officer! Learn more about what we do, who is eligible, how to apply, and get your other questions answered in the U.S. Public Health Service Breakout Room! Register for the virtual career fair here: https://lnkd.in/eqdcz4Kn
???? There's still time to register for the virtual #CareerFair we're hosting Thursday, October 10, from 1-4 p.m. ET! From 2-4 p.m. ET during the event, be sure to stop by the virtual booths of representatives from HHS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The National Institutes of Health, FDA, and other HHS agencies to learn more information about careers and opportunities at each organization. You’ll also be able to connect with peers, participate in Q&A sessions, and learn tips on the federal application process. Learn more and register for the virtual career fair: https://lnkd.in/eqdcz4Kn
On #NationalHeroesDay, we thank and celebrate our real-life heroes who work behind the scenes but go above and beyond to take care of others. *For those serving as caregivers, guardians, mentors and advocates.? *For those working around the clock to prepare, protect and support so many in the path of disasters and other emergencies. And those already preparing for the next event. *For those taking care of patients across all ages and health stages. *For those working to fight #foodinsecurity. *For those conducting research to find the latest remedy, treatment or therapy. *For those striving to connect families and larger communities to services and resources to help them thrive. And for so many more....we say "Thank You!".
Save the Date! Join our USPHS Commissioned Corps Chief Nurse RDML Jennifer Moon and the Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Service on 10/9 @ 12:00 pm ET for a film screening of “Everybody’s Work”. The documentary discusses biases in healthcare through the lens of nurses. ? To join via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/eikGYBBN Get info about the documentary at: https://lnkd.in/gt4QajdF #HealthinAction #publichealth #USPHSNurses #healthequity
ICYMI: On yesterday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy held a dedication ceremony at HHS headquarters to unveil a new Forever stamp. The #ThankYouHealthcareStamp pays tribute to healthcare workers for their continued dedication and contributions and to protect our health, safety and well-being. We are so proud of and grateful for our Public Health Service officers and their daily commitment improving health outcomes throughout our nation. Thank you to all #HealthCareWorkers including our U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers.
Each category within the USPHS Commissioned Corps is represented by a Professional Advisory Committee (PAC). The Scientist PAC (SciPAC), formed in 1984, provides advice and consultation to the Office of the Surgeon General and to the Chief Scientist Officer on professional and personnel issues that impact Scientist Officers. In addition, the SciPAC functions in a resource and advisory capacity to Scientist Officers. CDR Colleen Scott, Chair, currently serves in the Coronaviruses and Other Respiratory Viruses Division as the Global Preparedness and Emerging Threats Senior Advisor. CDR Shayne Gallaway, Chair-Elect, is currently assigned to the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, Global Emerging Infections Surveillance Branch where he serves as the Respiratory Infections Focus Area Lead. CDR Zewditu Demissie, Immediate Past Chair, is the Deputy Associate Director for Science in CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health. CDR Alaine Knipes, Executive Secretary, is an epidemiologist with the President’s Malaria Initiative in CDC’s Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria. CDR Ruth Link-Gelles, Executive Liaison, serves in CDC’s Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division as the Vaccine Effectiveness Program Lead. Today, SciPAC is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a service-wide celebratory event. They will commemorate this milestone with remarks from amazing officers who will reflect on the PAC’s mission, achievements, and future contributions. CDR Demissie will be providing remarks about SciPAC’s present era. CDR Scott will be speaking to SciPAC’s future. CDR Gallaway will be serving as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. If you are interested in learning more about the Scientist Category, please visit https://lnkd.in/dF_YYNs9.?
The #USPHS Commissioned Corps team partnered with Remote Area Medical, alongside local community volunteers, last weekend and provided no-cost medical, dental, and vision care totaling over $140,000 to 204 patients during the 2-day pop-up clinic in Lusby, MD. 28 Public Health Service officers helped set up the clinics, provided direct patient care and supported clinic operations.
Today, we feature one of our extraordinary Scientist officers: CAPT Sara Newman. CAPT Newman earned her doctoral degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences focusing in epidemiology and social and behavioral sciences. Prior to this, she earned her Master in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. CAPT Newman has been assigned to the National Park Service (NPS) since 2007 and currently serves as the Director of the Office of Public Health (OPH) where she is the principal advisor to the Director and executive leadership of NPS for public health decisions affecting 300 million visitors to 409 parks nationwide. In this position, CAPT Newman also serves as Commanding Officer to all Public Health Service officers assigned to the Department of the Interior, providing support, guidance and management. As OPH Director, CAPT Newman is the NPS lead public health policy and management expert. Through her outstanding staff, she provides technical expertise to the NPS on food safety, drinking water safety, wastewater and communicable diseases, infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health promotion. CAPT Newman and other esteemed senior Scientist officers will reflect on contributions of the Scientist Category and the Scientist Professional Advisory Committee during the SciPAC 40th Anniversary event on September 26, 2024. CAPT Newman is also featured in “Invisible Corps,” a one-hour PBS documentary covers the history and role of the PHS, the PHS Commissioned Corps, and how public health has evolved throughout our history. https://lnkd.in/eKSpCuKW. If you are interested in learning more about the Scientist Category, please visit https://lnkd.in/dF_YYNs9.