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[[File:CDC_Cifton_Road_campus_1963.jpg|thumb|right|The CDC's Clifton Road campus in 1963]]
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File:Tom Harkin Global Communications Center PHIL 8876.tif|Tom Harkin Global Communications Center
The '''Centers for Disease Control and Prevention''' ('''CDC''') is the national public health institute of the [[United States]]. It is a federal agency under the [[Department of Health and Human Services]] and is headquartered in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]. The CDC's primary goal is to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability in the US and internationally.
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File:David J. Sencer.png|David J. Sencer
==History==
File:Louis L. Williams.jpg|Louis L. Williams
The CDC was founded in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center, a branch of the [[United States Public Health Service]]. Its initial focus was on fighting malaria by spraying insecticides and conducting research. Over the years, the CDC expanded its scope to include all communicable diseases, chronic diseases, occupational health, and environmental health.
File:Mark D. Hollis.jpg|Mark D. Hollis
File:Raymond A. Vonderlehr.jpg|Raymond A. Vonderlehr
In 1970, the agency was renamed the Center for Disease Control, and in 1992, it became the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although the acronym CDC remained the same. The CDC has played a crucial role in responding to public health emergencies, including the [[HIV/AIDS]] epidemic, the [[H1N1 influenza pandemic]], and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
File:Robert J Anderson.jpg|Robert J. Anderson
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==Organization==
The CDC is organized into several centers, institutes, and offices, each focusing on different aspects of public health. These include the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, among others.
[[File:CDC_Headquarters_PHIL_10693.tif|thumb|right|CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia]]
The CDC is led by a director, who is appointed by the President of the United States. The director oversees the agency's operations and sets strategic priorities.
==Functions==
The CDC's primary functions include:
* Conducting research and providing information on infectious and non-infectious diseases.
* Developing and implementing disease prevention and control strategies.
* Providing guidance and support to state and local health departments.
* Monitoring and responding to public health emergencies.
* Promoting health and safety in the workplace.
==Facilities==
The CDC's main campus is located in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional facilities across the United States. The agency's laboratories and offices are equipped to handle a wide range of public health challenges.
[[File:Tom_Harkin_Global_Communications_Center_PHIL_8876.tif|thumb|left|The Tom Harkin Global Communications Center]]
==Leadership==
The CDC has been led by several notable directors who have contributed to its mission and growth. Some of the past directors include:
* [[File:David_J._Sencer.png|thumb|right|David J. Sencer]]
* [[File:Louis_L._Williams.jpg|thumb|left|Louis L. Williams]]
* [[File:Mark_D._Hollis.jpg|thumb|right|Mark D. Hollis]]
* [[File:Raymond_A._Vonderlehr.jpg|thumb|left|Raymond A. Vonderlehr]]
* [[File:Justin_M._Andrews.jpg|thumb|right|Justin M. Andrews]]
==Impact==
The CDC has had a significant impact on public health in the United States and around the world. Its work in disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency response has saved countless lives and improved the quality of life for many people.
==Related pages==
* [[World Health Organization]]
* [[National Institutes of Health]]
* [[Public health]]
* [[Epidemiology]]
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[[Category:Public health organizations in the United States]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 1946]]
[[Category:Medical and health organizations based in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
Latest revision as of 21:27, 4 March 2025
United States national public health institute
The CDC's Clifton Road campus in 1963
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health institute of the United States. It is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The CDC's primary goal is to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability in the US and internationally.
The CDC was founded in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center, a branch of the United States Public Health Service. Its initial focus was on fighting malaria by spraying insecticides and conducting research. Over the years, the CDC expanded its scope to include all communicable diseases, chronic diseases, occupational health, and environmental health.
The Arlen Specter Headquarters Building
In 1970, the agency was renamed the Center for Disease Control, and in 1992, it became the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although the acronym CDC remained the same. The CDC has played a crucial role in responding to public health emergencies, including the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC is organized into several centers, institutes, and offices, each focusing on different aspects of public health. These include the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, among others.
CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia
The CDC is led by a director, who is appointed by the President of the United States. The director oversees the agency's operations and sets strategic priorities.
The CDC's main campus is located in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional facilities across the United States. The agency's laboratories and offices are equipped to handle a wide range of public health challenges.
The CDC has had a significant impact on public health in the United States and around the world. Its work in disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency response has saved countless lives and improved the quality of life for many people.
