The CDC Acting Director
Richard E. Besser, MD
Welcome to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Each day at CDC, we try to imagine a safer, healthier world. A world where infants are born healthy and cared for -- so, as children, they can arrive at school safe, well-nourished, and ready to learn. A world in which teenagers have the information, motivation, and hope they need to make healthy choices about their lifestyles and behaviors. A world in which adults enjoy active and productive lives in safe communities where they can remain independent and engaged with family and friends throughout their senior years.
CDC Congressional Testimony
Recent Testimony before Congressional Committees.
- April 30, 2009, U.S. Health Response to a Novel 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
- April 29, 2009, U.S. Health Response to a Novel 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Online Newsroom Press Releases
- May 3, 2009, CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
- April 30, 2009, Number of U.S. Adults Reporting Disabilities is Increasing
CDC In the News
- April 27, 2009, CDC Responds to Swine Flu Outbreak Among Humans
- April 21, 2009, CDC Expands Emerging Infections Collaboration Abroad
Diversity Policy
Throughout CDC, diversity is an integral part of the identity of the agency, from public health research, disease and injury prevention and control efforts, and day-to-day management activities, and we are committed to ensuring that each employee is a valued contributor to CDC′s mission.
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