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Operating Components

The top organizational components of CDC are the Office of the Director, the four coordinating centers, the two coordinating offices, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

The Office of the Director manages and directs CDC, and provides overall direction to, and coordination of the scientific and medical programs. The Office of the Director also provides administrative leadership, coordination, and assessment. Additional offices are located in the Office of the Director, and are further discussed on CDC’s Web site.

The coordinating centers and offices allow CDC to be more responsive and effective when dealing with public health concerns. Each coordinating center and office implements CDC’s response in their areas of expertise while also providing internal agency support and resource-sharing for cross-cutting issues and health threats. To learn more about the coordinating centers, offices, and the institute, visit their Web sites:

*ATSDR is an operating division within the Department of Health and Human Services, but it is managed by a common Office of the Director along with the National Center for Environmental Health.

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