Finding better ways to protect and promote your health
Prevention & Public Health
Prevention and public health research helps Americans live longer, healthier, more productive lives.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting public health activities in the United States. Despite increasing threats to public health such as rising obesity and diabetes rates, avian flu and bioterrorism, funding for core prevention and health protection programs at CDC has been flat. Research!America polls show that Americans think investment in the CDC and prevention and public health research should be increased.
Public Health Advocacy Tool Kit
Speak out using the communications toolkit and a series of print ads highlighting the day-to-day benefits that prevention and public health research delivers to Americans. These ads, spotlighting chronic diseases and unintentional injuries, emphasize the leadership role that the CDC plays in protecting Americans from needless suffering.
Campaign for Public Health
CPH is dedicated to fighting disease and strengthening health protection efforts by increasing the budget of the CDC. Learn more about CPH at www.fundcdc.org.
Public Health Thank You Day
Each year on the Monday before Thanksgiving, we honor local public health heroes who work tirelessly everyday making sure your water is safe to drink and your children receive the immunizations they need. Learn more about Public Health Thank You Day.