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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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Wellness Support Resources
Prioritizing health – both physical and mental – has never been more important. There are many federal resources and tools that can help U.S. Public Health Service® officers maintain and improve their health and wellness. Actions such as developing good eating habits, increasing physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress are just a few things to incorporate into your regular routine.
USPHS® officers may utilize resources available at any Military Treatment Facility (MTF) including Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, or Exercise Physiologist services to receive individualized guidance and support (check with your MTF to see if a referral is necessary).
The Readiness and Deployment Branch (RDB) encourages USPHS® officers to consider using the federal resources below to support their overall wellness and wellbeing. We highly recommend working with your local healthcare team to establish a health or wellness plan that works best for you. Your health/wellness plan may include support in nutrition, physical therapy, behavioral/mental health, etc.
Overall Health
- Army Public Health Center – reviews activity, nutrition, sleep, and weight loss strategies to improve overall performance
- CHAMP Human Performance Resources – includes resources for nutrition, fitness, mental health
- Federal Occupational Health (FOH) – various Wellness and Health Promotion Services
- Tricare – Making Healthy Changes for Life telehealth classes
- HHS: MyHealthfinder – prevention and wellness resources recommended by health professionals for individuals and their families
Nutrition
- HHS: Dietary Guidelines for Americans – resources to help promote healthy eating across the lifespan
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) – published resources on various topics from nutrition, healthy weight, to sleep
- Nutrition.gov – various information from nutrition, to eating healthy, and physical activity
- U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food & Nutrition Services - learn how to eat following the MyPlate, budget-friendly and healthy food ideas, and view recipes
- MyPlate app – download to track food goals, view progress, and make changes
Physical Activity
- Federal Occupational Health (FOH) – complimentary virtual group fitness classes (see CCHQ email announcements to sign-up!)
- HHS Move Your Way – includes handouts with tips for getting started, overcoming barriers to physical activity, short videos, and a physical activity tracker to plan and set weekly activity goals
- Health.mil – various resources to support physical fitness
- USDA Physical Activity – links to various programs, tip sheets, and providing ideas for indoor/outdoor activity to include family members
Mental/Behavioral Health
- Employee Assistance Program – provides counseling support and coaching services 24/7
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): Mental Health – lists various federal resources and organizations providing support
Sleep Hygiene
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – sleep basics, tips for improving sleep, and when to seek additional support
- HHS: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion – guidance for sleep basics and making small changes
- NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – sleep science and healthy sleep education
Stress Management
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – resources for coping with stress, grief/loss
- HHS: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion – guidance for taking steps in dealing with stress positively
- NIH: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health – additional information and healthful management ideas, including mindfulness and meditation
- NIH: National Institute of Mental Health – identifying symptoms and obtaining support
- SAMHSA: Disaster Responder Stress Management – self-awareness, individualized approaches, and stress management techniques
USPHS® Resources
- USPHS® Corps Care Team – receive support with spiritual, behavioral, mental health needs. Site includes wealth of various links to resources
Additional Resources for Officers:
- Wellness Manual (Coming Soon!)
- Weight Management Resources
Last Updated: 6/14/2024
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Mission - Deployments Readiness Updates
As we position ourselves to assist with controlling the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), please note that we’re in an “all-hands on deck” status. Messaging has gone out from the Assistant Secretary for Health reminding Commissioned Corps officers of their deployment responsibilities...
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