This one-hour PBS documentary covers the history and role of the Public Health Service, the PHS Commissioned Corps and how public health has evolved throughout our history.
The film covers the history and role of the USPHS, highlighting aspects of the USPHS Commissioned Corps to help educate viewers about the role that the officers play in the FUTURE health of our nation and the world.
The PHS Commissioned Corps has 11 professional categories: physicians, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, scientists, engineers, environmental health officers, dietitians, therapists, pharmacists, and health services officers in 800 locations across the US and around the world. They work in over 20 federal agencies from the Indian Health Service to the National Park Service and Federal Bureau of Prisons.
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for re-accreditation. Part of this process includes the invitation to provide third-party comments. Anyone, including students, alumni, employers, community partners, etc., is allowed to share relevant information about the college directly with CEPH. If you would like to provide input to CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by May 4th, 2025.
