The United States Public Health service as it exists today is a product of experience extending over a period of nearly 150 years. It was originally created as a Marine Hospital service for the purpose of providing medical care to american seamen. It was established by an act of congress signed by the second president of the United States, john adams, on july 16, 1798. This service was originally supported by a tax on american merchant seamen. This was later abolished. It was collected by the collector of the customs of the treasury department. And the Marine Hospital service came under the jurisdiction of that department where it remains today. The first Marine Hospital located at norfolk, virginia. The second was built in boston, massachusetts. Some of the medical personnel were used by the union and the confederacy for the care of the sick and wounded of the military forces. It frequently happened the medical officers of the early Marine Hospital were the first position to diagnose
Diseasefighting service. This Program Includes graphic scenes of disease that may be disturbing to some viewers. music the United States Public Health service as it exists today is a product of experience extending over nearly 150 years. It was initially created as a Marine Hospital service for the care of sick and disabled seamen. It was activated in an active congress signed by president john adams in 1798. The service was originally supported by a tax on american merchant seamen, but this was later abolished. The tax was collected by the treasury department. The Marine Hospital service came under the jurisdiction of that department, where it remains today. The first Marine Hospital in norfolk, virginia, the second built in boston, massachusetts. Some medical personnel were utilized by both the union and the confederacy for the care of wounded forces. It frequently happened that medical officers of the early Marine Hospitals were the first physicians to diagnose diseases such as chol
We are already approaching the highest percentage of unemployed since the great depression. Now more than ever, americans need to know that their leaders are working for them, and they have voices as we work to navigate in this pandemic. In a world where it is no longer safe to be within six feet of each other, congress has to learn how to adapt. It is not the first time we have made do to ensure the continuity of congress. With the Nuclear Threat during the cold war, the u. S. Government constructed a large bunker for congress. We would be required to meet outside of washington. This may either first time in the modern area where there is not a physical meeting location at risk, but rather elected officials themselves and others we would be in contact with. We are a subcommittee of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, which has jurisdiction over congressional organizations. Its important we look at this issue on how to govern during these sorts of times. From that
Live from the cbs bay area studios, this is kpix 5 news. Looking south on this monday morning, good morning, everyone, hope you had a great weekend it is april 27th i am michelle griego. And im len kiese. Good morning to you, lets get your first check of your forecast on this morning. Good morning deal. We are looking at daytime highs right around for this time of year if not a little bit above average and we will see mostly sunny partly sunny as as we kick off a new week together. Heres a live look with our Treasure Island camera. With the mainly clear skies as we start off our day, temperatures are running in the 40s and in the 50s so, a chilly start and as we head to the afternoon you can see daytime ice, 67 in San Francisco, 73 in oakland, 77 in san jose and 82r daytghs runnin to 1erage thise of year. We will talk about the rest of the weekend a bit of warmup, details on that coming up. Lets check in with gianna for a look at traffic. Good morning. Good morning. The allegheny proje
Symptoms of an unidentified at the time respiratory disease and increasing numbers. We now know, that the virus has covid19 and as completely appended our way of life in the globe. This virus has infected over 3. 5 Million People around the world and killed tragically over 60000 people in the United States and that includes over 900 incredible and great coloradans, my home state. We certainly mourn those families who have lost loved ones and we will keep fighting for a path forward we get through this together. That is my command and strongest terms asur possible, our ,rontline workers weathers been First Responders, Healthcare Professionals or those who have allowed us to continue to enjoy a safe and secure food supply. The people in essential businesses each everyday dont complain but that of work to help make sure that our communities can give back to work. Enlisted heroes in our communities, those who have given so much goes on and on and on. I think it is important to recognize th