Every officer is expected to maintain a level of readiness for deployment, including minimum physical fitness standards. It is extremely important to make sure you are compliant with these standards as an officers.
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Learn more »I would like to gather some items to send to our fellow Officers who are deployed to the Monrovia Medical Unit in West Africa. Many of these Officers will be away from their friends and family during the holidays and I think this will be a great way to […]
Looking for a good way to ease the guilt of eating too much turkey and watching too much television on Thanksgiving Day? Join us for the Skinny Raven Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 27th at 11:00 am! Not up to running? We need a cheering team! Worried about the […]
PHS Officers – The COA Health Leader of the Year Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Association. Established in 1987, the award recognizes individuals who achieved prominence in public health. Persons who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in making notable contributions to the health of the […]
Since we’re in the heart of records update season and flu vaccinations, you may have experienced difficulty reaching the Medical Affairs Branch fax line to document your immunizations. Please note that today two additional lines were added for you to fax your immunizations as announced on the CCMIS website (below). […]
All officers are aware of the continuing threat of Ebola. There is a lot information available about the virus, some of which is false. It is important as USPHS Officers to be aware of accurate information surrounding the virus. The best resource for this information is from the CDC. The CDC […]
