United States Public Health Service
United States Public Health Service
The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is primarily concerned with public health. It is managed by the Surgeon General of the United States, and its main goal is to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of the nation.
Pronunciation
- United States Public Health Service: /juːˈnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts ˈpʌb.lɪk hɛlθ ˈsɜːr.vɪs/
Etymology
The term "United States Public Health Service" is derived from its function and jurisdiction. It is a public health service provided by the United States government.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.
- Department of Health and Human Services: The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
- Surgeon General of the United States: The operational head of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and thus the leading spokesperson on matters of public health in the federal government of the United States.
See Also
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food and Drug Administration
- National Institutes of Health
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on United States Public Health Service
- Wikipedia's article - United States Public Health Service
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