U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps is a team of highly trained healthcare professionals and scientists who work to promote and protect public health. They serve in various roles, including responding to emergencies, conducting research, and providing medical care in underserved areas. Members are commissioned officers, similar to military officers, but their primary mission is to improve health and prevent disease across communities, both in the United States and globally. They operate under the Department of Health and Human Services and are essential in managing health crises and supporting healthcare initiatives.