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To provide superior customer service, guidance and direction to CDC/ATSDR, the Public Health Service and other federal and state agencies world-wide; by empowering our customers with essential information and outstanding services.

Vision Statement
To be the premier Commissioned Corps Liaison Office providing excellent support and service, with integrity and dedication to our customers.

2013 Announcements

 

May 2013 

  • 2013-2014 Commissioned Corps Emergency Operations Center Cadre. Learn More...

 

April 2013 

  • May and June BLS classes still have openings!  Learn More...
  • PHS Active Duty Dental Program Contract Change. Learn More...
  • New PHS Commissioned Corps Telework/Alternative Worksite Policy. Learn More...

 

March 2013 

  • Promotion and Readiness Check: March 31, 2013 Learn More...

  • Be on the lookout! The Commissioned Corps website will soon transition to a brand-new look, feel, and flow. We believe you’ll find the new site more user-friendly and efficient in getting you the answers you need. Check back in the next few weeks and soon you’ll see what we mean!

 

2012 Announcements

 

October 2012

  • Political Activity Restrictions for PHS Commissioned Corps Officers. Learn More...
  • 2013 Promotion Eligible Officers (SUSPENSE DATE: November 9, 2012). Learn More...
  • Commissioned Corps Personnel - Promotion Year 2013 Notifications. Learn More...
  • Presentations now available for the October 4, 2012 training on Medical Affairs Branch, Employee Assistance Program and BrownRichards & Associates. Learn More...
  • 2013 Temporary and Permanent Promotion Eligibility. Learn More...
  • 2012 online Annual Commissioned Officers' Effectiveness Report (COER). Learn More...
  • 2013 Commissioned Corps Promotion Update. Learn More...
  • October 4, 2012: Commissioned Corps Presentation on Medical Affairs Branch, Employee Assistance Program and BrownRichards & Associates. Learn More...

September 2012

  • CDC/ATSDR Commissioned Corps Promotion Presentation given by CDR Angela Mtungwa (Acting Director, Division of Commissioned Corps Officer Support at DCCPR), September 14, 2012. Learn More...
  • CDC/ATSDR Commissioned Corps COER Presentation, September 14, 2012. Learn More...
  • 2012 Influenza Vaccine. Learn More...
  • Update on 2013 Promotions. Learn More...
  • Uniform of the Day - Fall and Winter  Learn More...

August 2012

  • The Surgeon General and the ASH have announced the Commissioned Corps Flag Officer Grade Promotions. Learn More...
  • Operational Dress Uniform (ODU). Learn More...
  • USPHS Commissioned Corps Uniform Update. Learn More...
  • CDC EOC Notifications. Learn More...
  • Save the Date Notice - Commissioned Corps Career Development Trainings on September 14, 2012.  Learn More...
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Class Schedule September through December 2012.  Learn More...
  • Commissioned Corps 2012 Annual Evaluation (COER ) Guidance Posted on the CCMIS Website. Learn More...

July 2012

  • VADM Regina Benjamin, the US Surgeon General, will attend the 2012 Atlanta-area USPHS Promotion Ceremony. Learn More...

June 2012

April 2012

March 2012

  • Update to TRICARE Dental Program. Learn More...
  • CDC/ATSDR Commissioned Corps Health Benefits Presentation Now Available.
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  • Basic Life Support for Health Care April-May-June 2012. Learn More...
  • Important Notices from DCCPR. Learn More...
  • CDC/ATSDR Commissioned Corps Benefits Presentation, March 14, 2012. Learn More...
  • Guidance Promotion Information Report (PIR) Clarification. Learn More...

February 2012

  • UPDATE: Commissioned Corps Policies: Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Leave of Absence General. Learn More...
  • Commissioned Corps All Hands meeting (1/27/2012) is now available through IPTV. Learn More...
  • RADM Clare Helminiak, Chief Professional Officer for the Medical Category, will be hosting a town-hall meeting for PHS medical officers in the Atlanta area on the afternoon of Monday, March 19. Learn More...
  • Commissioned Corps Pre-Retirement Seminar - May 2 - 3, 2012. Learn More...
  • 2013 Category Benchmarks are now available. Learn more...
  • Global Health Initiative Awards policy. Learn More...
  • Long Term Training Procedures and deadline dates. Learn More...

January 2012

 

 

What to Know

Welcome from the Director

Profiles in Officership

CDC has developed a "Draft Deployment Understanding" for the use of CDC/ATSDR officers and their supervisors. The purpose is to ensure an understanding of the responsibilities and conditions for responding to OFRD calls for deployment.

Information Regarding Uniforms for CDC /ATSDR

Name formats for officers

Health Tips
Significant changes in the dental program for active duty commissioned officers have been made recently. Officers need to review the new information to ensure that their dental claims are processed appropriately...

Transformation Update
In July 2003, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson announced the Transformation of the U.S.P.H.S. Commissioned Corps.

This information is intended for CDC/ATSDR officers. See disclaimer.

 

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