Public Health Service

Public Health Service in the National Security Context

A definition and brief description of Public Health Service in relation to national security is as follows:United States A federal government agency that promotes the health of the people of the United States and the world. It is a principle component of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is composed of eight agencies. Among other duties, the Public Health Service is charged with, through its agencies, preparing for and leading the nation ™s medical response to a threat or disaster, whether naturally occurring or an act of terrorism.