Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal
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| Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal | |
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Obverse of the medal
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| 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 |
 Ribbon of PHS Distinguished Service Medal  Ribbon of medal awarded for valor |
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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]
