IHS Corps Officers, On 27 January 2020, ADM Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health, provided official notification that officers assigned to HHS agencies are being deployed without supervisor approval to support the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) mission, consistent with Commissioned Corps Directive (CCD) 121.02, Deployment and Readiness. ADM Giroir further stated that […]
Dear Commissioned Corps Officers, There have been a number of questions from Commissioned Corps officers about the annual USPHS Scientific & Training Symposium hosted by the PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health (COF). The Assistant Secretary for Health recently signed a co-sponsorship agreement with COF to […]
Dear Commissioned Corps Officers, As we position ourselves to assist with controlling the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), this is official notification that officers assigned to HHS agencies are being deployed without supervisor approval. Commissioned Corps Directive (CCD) 121.02, Deployment and Readiness, states that the Assistant Secretary for Health […]
There will be a group get together to crochet and knit scarves for this year’s Special Olympics Scarf Project. The group will be meeting THURSDAY – February 6th at 6pm and individuals of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. For all individuals interested, please contact CDR Aimee […]
Good Morning Officers, The next monthly Aurora Borealis COA meeting will be held this Wednesday, January 29th, 2019 from 12:00-1:00 in ANMC Conference Room 2 (located on the first floor of the hospital). Please take a moment to review the January agenda in preparation for the meeting. If calling into […]