As the nation grew, the scope of Marine Hospital Service's duties also grew to include a variety of public health functions and in 1912 the name of the service was changed to the Public Health Service to encompass its diverse and changing mission.
The scope of Marine Hospital Service's duties also grew to include a variety of public health functions. The nation grew. The name of the service was changed to the Public Health Service. This was in 1912. This was to encompass its diverse and changing mission. The nation grew.