In the context of the large relief effort underway,
Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service were
called upon assist HHS responders and military forces
performance of duties by ensuring DMAT sites where the
Haitian people are receiving medical care have adequate
environmental health and sanitation. Officers are daily
summarizing and working to standardize the reporting of
the number of patients being seen at DMAT sites in
Haiti.
It has been an honor to represent the CDC and USPHS
to support the people of Haiti and responders affected
by this tragedy.
Margaret A. Riggs, PhD, MPH, MS
CDR, US Public Health Service
Career Epidemiology Field Officer
OPHPR/CDC
Public Health Branch of
initial IRCT
located in CDC's Haiti offices within the embassy
