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Definition of USPHS (United States Public Health Service)
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
USPHS (United States Public Health Service): The agency responsible for the public health of the American people. The Public Health Service (PHS) administers a number of critically important health agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).