History
The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health was created in 2000 to provide support for these public health professionals nationwide by providing an array of programs and services including education and research efforts and an annual symposium. We welcome your support for the foundation’s work.
Make a Gift to the Foundation
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations to the foundation are fully tax-deductible as charitable donations for income tax purposes. Donations to the foundation are recognized at the annual Public Health Symposium, in the Commissioned Officers Association newsletter (Frontline) and in the most recent annual report.
Mission
Build leadership in public health through advocacy, education, research, partnerships, and program.
Vision
Advance public health and public health leadership for a healthier nation.
More About the Foundation
Foundation By-Laws (Updated March 2010)
Annual Reports
- 2011-2012 Annual Report (pdf)
- 2010-2011 Annual Report (pdf)
- 2009-2010 Annual Report (pdf)
- 2008-2009 Annual Report (pdf)
- 2007-2008 Annual Report (pdf)
- 2006-2007 Annual Report (pdf)
Foundation Approves First Strategic Plan
The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation approved the 2009-2014 strategic plan in 2010. The plan builds on the Foundation’s achievements during its formative years and lays out a vision for the future along with specific and measureable goals and objectives to attain that vision.
2009-2014 Strategic Plan (pdf)
Honorary Trustees
- C. Everett Koop, MD, SciD, 13th U.S. Surgeon General, 1982-1989 (bio)
- David Satcher, MD, PhD, 16th U.S. Surgeon General, 1998-2002 (bio)
- Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th U.S. Surgeon General, 2002-2006 (bio)
- RADM Audrey Forbes Manley, USPHS, (Ret.), Former Acting U.S. Surgeon General, 1994-1998 (bio)
- RADM Kenneth P. Moritsugu, USPHS, (Ret.), Former Deputy and Acting U.S. Surgeon General, 2006-2007 (bio)
- RADM Steven K. Galson, USPHS, (Ret.), Acting U.S. Surgeon General, 2007-2009 (bio)
Nonprofit Status
The foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations to the foundation are fully tax-deductible as charitable donations for income tax purposes.
