National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Local health promoters like Celeste Paula of Centro Hispano de East Tennessee work with their communities to make sure they have access to essential information about vaccines and other health services. We’re proud to support community health and celebrate Celeste’s work in this video, which was recently selected for the APHA Public Health Film Festival. #ivax2protect
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The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $2 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year.
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http://www.cdcfoundation.org
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We are pleased to recognize Zackie Achmat, with this year's James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health award for his groundbreaking work in increasing access to life-saving therapies for people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries. Achmat will be honored with the Fries Prize for Improving Health award at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) annual meeting taking place in Minneapolis October 27–30, 2024. Learn more here: https://cdcf.link/4fiD8GQ
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We are excited to recognize Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP with the 2025 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award for his substantial contribution to advancing health education and for his innovative utilization of telehealth and remote tools that help make health education more accessible for all Americans. Tuckson will be honored with the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award at the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) taking place in Long Beach, CA, April 2025. Read more: https://cdcf.link/4fiD8GQ
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Each year, we see how strengthening systems to collect this critical data has informed policy priorities and positively impacted the lives of many individuals worldwide. We are pleased to be a partner in the Data for Health Initiative, which has expanded over the years, making lasting change and reaching more countries around the world thanks to investments by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. #DataForHealth Watch the video or read more here: https://cdcf.link/4d7oJvK https://cdcf.link/4djXXQE
Collecting Birth and Death Records is Critical – Here’s Why | Bloomberg Philanthropies
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"Effective communication is essential in public health, and the new PHCC Academy over time will offer a robust curriculum for public health communicators." – Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation, discussing a free training hub for public health communicators. Read today's announcement to learn more about the Public Health Communications Collaborative, which will focus initially on strengthening public health communications through community engagement: https://cdcf.link/3YBxRUK
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Did you watch Team USA get the gold in gymnastics last night during the #Olympics2024 games? 🥇 Thanks to public health, we know that gymnasts who demonstrate incredible strength, flexibility and coordination are not only securing first place for our country, but improving their body's flexibility, bone health, decreasing chance for disease and reducing risk of falls and injury. Thanks, public health!
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We are excited to announce the recipients of this year's James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health award and the 2025 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award. Congratulations to Zackie Achmat and Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP. We are pleased to recognize Zackie Achmat, with this year's Fries Prize for Improving Health for his groundbreaking work in increasing access to life-saving therapies for people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries. Additionally, we are excited to recognize Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP with the 2025 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award for his substantial contribution to advancing health education and for his innovative utilization of telehealth and remote tools that help make health education more accessible for all Americans. Learn more about our recipients here: https://cdcf.link/4fiD8GQ
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There's still time to register for the Ask Me Anything: Understanding USDA and WIC Programs for Organizations webinar. Join the discussion with speakers from USDA and the National WIC Association on Thursday, August 1, at 1:00 p.m., EST. Reserve your spot: https://cdcf.link/3LImDpV
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0.93 mile swim 🏊 24.8 mile bicycle ride 🚴 6.2 mile run 🏃 The #Olympics2024 triathlon, which requires full body endurance, concentration and stamina, is both a physically and mentally intense activity rich with immediate and long-term benefits. Thanks to public health research, we know engaging the heart, lungs, muscles and brain in this type of exercise may lower the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and depression. Thanks, public health!
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Don't miss this discussion on how innovative partnerships can help end hunger and improve nutrition and health in the United States. Register today for the Ask Me Anything: Understanding USDA and WIC Programs for Organizations webinar on Thursday, August 1, at 1:00 p.m., EST. Thank you to our speakers from the USDA and National WIC Association for participating in the event. Join the discussion: https://cdcf.link/3LImDpV