Occupational & Environmental Medicine Portfolio

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The Occupational & Environmental Medicine Portfolio provides Commanders, policy makers, and medical leadership with information products and consultative services that reduce adverse health impacts to Warfighters and Department of the Army personnel. We specifically address auditory, visual, and occupational and environmental health hazards to include those resulting from unique military operations and certain chemical, biological, radiological, and toxic industrial chemical hazards. We provide training to military medical personnel deploying into theaters of operation in support of occupational and environmental health objectives or in support of broader preventive medicine requirements.

Contact Information

Name:	AIPH Occupational & Environmental Medicine Portfolio
Email Address:
Telephone:	410-436-4312
DSN:	584-4312
Mailing Address:	USAPHC ATTN: MCHB-TS-M 5158 Blackhawk Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403

Programs

Army Hearing Program

MISSION: The Army Hearing Program (AHP) maximizes Soldier and Civilian hearing and communication abilities through hearing readiness, operational and clinical hearing services, and hearing conservation, contributing to survivability, lethality and mission effectiveness. VISION: A community of Soldiers and Civilians who use their sensitive hearing as a combat multiplier, through clear communicat... (more)

Environmental Medicine Program

The Environmental Medicine Program (EMP) provides medical and epidemiological expertise in the evaluation and communication of the health impacts of environmental exposures to Soldiers, their family members, and DoD civilians in deployed and garrison settings. Exposures of recent concern include particulate matter and dust, burn pit smoke, and other ambient contaminants, such as those in air, so... (more)

Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness Program (TSVCRP)

MISSION: Optimize visual performance, promote ocular health and prevent eye injuries and vision disability to ensure a visually ready force. VISION: The trusted source for vision conservation and readiness. MOTTO: Preserve The Sight To Fight ! TYPICAL MISSION SUPPORT: Advance Policy, Doctrine & Standards; Support Education & Training; Promote Readiness Initiatives; Provide Local Vision ... (more)

Occupational Medicine

The Occupational Medicine Program serves as the Army's authority for occupational health program management and clinical services in concert with the occupational medicine staff officer serving in the functional proponent for preventive medicine office (OTSG). Products: Preparation of technical reports, factsheets, and pertinent technical bulletins and guides. Training: Provide technical in... (more)

Surety Medicine Program

Across the Army, in thirty-plus locations on three continents, some 2,500 uniformed, civilian, and contract personnel deal directly with or control access to special materials: nuclear, biological or chemical. At these research, storage or destruction facilities, the Army has by regulation established Surety programs which safeguard the physical security, safety, and reliability of these special ... (more)