Public Health Service Crisis Response Service Award

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The Public Health Service Crisis Response Service Award is a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) award presented to members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC) who have provided exceptional service during a public health crisis. This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of PHSCC officers who respond to emergencies and crises, often putting themselves at risk to protect and improve public health.

Criteria

The Public Health Service Crisis Response Service Award is granted to PHSCC officers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in response to a public health crisis. The criteria for this award include:

• Participation in a public health crisis response for a minimum of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days.
• Significant contributions to the management, mitigation, or resolution of the crisis.
• Demonstration of leadership, dedication, and professionalism during the crisis response.

Eligibility

All active-duty officers of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps are eligible for the Public Health Service Crisis Response Service Award. The award can be granted for responses to a variety of public health crises, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods.
• Disease outbreaks and epidemics.
• Bioterrorism events.
• Other significant public health emergencies.

Appearance

The Public Health Service Crisis Response Service Award is typically represented by a ribbon bar worn on the uniform of the recipient. The design and colors of the ribbon bar are specific to the award and symbolize the nature of the service provided.

Notable Recipients

Many PHSCC officers have been recognized with the Public Health Service Crisis Response Service Award for their exemplary service during various public health crises. Notable recipients include officers who have responded to major events such as:

• The Hurricane Katrina response in 2005.
• The H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009.
• The Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa from 2014 to 2016.
• The COVID-19 pandemic starting in 2020.

See Also

• United States Public Health Service
• United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
• Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal
• Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal
• Public Health Service Outstanding Service Medal