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The USPHS Commissioned Corps is committed to our mission to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of the nation. Public Health Service officers are trained and equipped to provide crucial public health leadership, assist with policy development, advance innovation and science, provide essential care services and respond to national and global public health emergencies. Through our Active Duty Regular Corps, our Public Health Response Strike Team (PHERST) and our Ready Reserve Corps, we remain responsive and available to rapidly deploy in the service of health.
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Commissioned Corps Headquarters
Deputy Director of CCHQ,
Division of Business Operations and Management (DBOM)
RDML Elizabeth L. Helm
With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, RDML Elizabeth Helm brings over two decades of dynamic leadership and expertise to the forefront of public health service. As the Deputy Director of Commissioned Corps Headquarters (CCHQ), the Division of Business Operations and Management (DBOM), RDML Helm orchestrates strategic initiatives with determination, ensuring seamless operations across medical affairs, policy, evaluations, financial services, and administrative functions.
A trailblazer since her commissioning in 2002, RDML Helm's journey as a clinical pharmacist has been marked by a relentless pursuit of quality improvement, employee engagement, and leadership. Her diverse experience spans across unique and remote sites throughout the United States, including distinguished roles at the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Indian Health Service (IHS), where she served as Director of Pharmacy.
At Whiteriver Indian Hospital, RDML Helm's infectious enthusiasm earned her accolades such as the Best Smile Award and also a reputation for fostering a culture of empowerment and excellence. Leading seven departments and mentoring 150 employees, she implemented innovative succession planning, COER metrics, and local leadership development initiatives, leaving an indelible mark on the organization.
In addition to her pivotal roles in healthcare leadership, RDML Helm is a dedicated educator, serving as an Officer Basic Course (OBC) Adjunct Instructor, shaping the next generation of public health leaders with her wealth of experience and insight.
Her contributions have garnered widespread recognition, including the prestigious 2023 HHS Excellence in Innovation Award for her visionary oversight at CCHQ. She is also the recipient of numerous awards including the USPHS Outstanding Service Medal the USPHS Commendation Medal, IHS Director’s Award, IHS Nashville Area Office Clinical Support Employee of the Year, IHS Phoenix Area Senior Pharmacist of the Year, USPHS Isolated Hardship Medal, and the USPHS Hazardous Duty Medal – a testament to her unwavering dedication and impact in advancing the mission of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
RDML Helm earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina and her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She is a Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist and has received the University of North Carolina Public Health Leadership Master Certificate and Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certificate.
Beyond her professional endeavors, RDML Helm is a fervent advocate for fostering inclusive and vibrant communities. Her optimism and commitment to service embody the spirit of leadership in action, inspiring others to strive for excellence and make a difference in the world.