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handle is hein.crs/govdanc0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Researh Sevice Office of the Attending Physician, U.S. Congress: Background Information and Response to Public Health Emergencies May 14, 2020 Establishment and History The Office of the Attending Physician (OAP) was established in 1928, after the House agreed to a resolution on December 5, 1928, requesting the Secretary of the Navy detail a medical officer to the House (H.Res. 253, 70th Congress). On April 7, 1930, the Senate agreed to a concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 14, 71 st Congress) extending the services of the Attending Physician to both chambers. Although the House never considered the concurrent resolution, the OAP began serving both the House and the Senate at that time. Since the initial appointment in 1928, the Attending Physician, and other medical assistants in the office, have continued to be assigned from the Department of the Navy. Seven Navy Medical Corps physicians have served as Attending Physician: George Calver (1928-1966), Rufus Pearson (1966-1973), Freeman Carey (1973-1986), William Narva (1986-1990), Robert Krasner (1990-1994), John Eisold (1994-2009), and Brian Monahan (2009-present). The Attending Physician has generally held the rank of Rear Admiral. Current Services The OAP is responsible for providing emergency medical assistance to Members of Congress, Justices of the Supreme Court, congressional staff, and the millions of visitors to the Capitol each year. Care may range from performing minor first aid services to administering treatment until a patient may be transported to a local hospital. In addition, the OAP provides flu vaccinations for Members of Congress and congressional staff, offers CPR and first aid courses, provides travel immunization advice for official congressional travel, administers allergy shots (but does not provide the serum), maintains lactation suites, conducts occupational exams and certifications, operates an Environmental and Occupational Health Section, and provides medical support for major congressional events. The office also participates in the planning for, and response to, disasters that could affect the congressional community. Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN11390 CRS }NStGHT Prepaed for Membeivs and cornm ittees o4 Corq ess --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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