Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal
Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal | |
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Obverse of the medal | |
Awarded by Public Health Service | |
Type | Medal and ribbon |
Status | Current |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal, Department of Commerce Gold Medal |
Equivalent | Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medals |
Next (lower) | Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal |
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The Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal is the highest decoration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.[1]
Criteria
The Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to recognize "exceedingly high level of achievements, which may range from the management of a major health program to an initiative resulting in a major impact on the health of the nation." The medal may also be awarded for a single act of heroism resulting in the saving of life, health, or property.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20120916104818/http://dcp.psc.gov/PDF_docs/CCPM_P67.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 16, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012. Missing or empty
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(help) - ↑ "Division Staff - Commissioned Corps. - Awards Criteria". Ihs.gov. Archived from the original on September 25, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
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