Awards and decorations of the Public Health Service

The Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service, one of the seven uniformed services of the United States, has the authority to issue various awards and commendations to its members. These include individual honor awards, unit honor awards, service awards, and training ribbons. These include:


 * The PHS Distinguished Service Medal
 * The PHS Meritorious Service Medal
 * The Surgeon General's Medal
 * The PHS Outstanding Service Medal
 * The PHS Achievement Medal
 * The PHS Citation
 * The PHS Outstanding Unit Citation
 * The PHS Unit Citation
 * The PHS Foreign Service Award
 * The PHS Isolate Hardship Award