CDC recommends seeing a doctor at least 4–6 weeks before international travel, but a visit to a travel medicine specialist is valuable even ... Read More
Health Disparities
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden: How To Overcome The Cost Of Care
Everyone in America should have the chance to live a healthy life, regardless of who they are or where they live or how much money they ... Read More
CDC Director’s Briefing: SARS…10 Years Later
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus ... Read More
CDC Director’s Briefing: Smokers Campaign 2013 Tips
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. In this Director's Briefing video, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about ... Read More
American Academy Of Pediatrics Releases New ADHD Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new clinical practice guideline that provides evidence-based recommendations for the ... Read More
CDC: Reflections, Revisions, Renewals
It is customary at the end of each year to pause and celebrate achievements, ponder lessons learned, and renew commitments to do more, even ... Read More
Wanted: A Workforce To End Health Disparities
A colleague and I were recently discussing “the good ole days” over lunch. We reminisced about the neighborhoods we grew up in, the ... Read More
Reducing Disparities In Motorcycle Deaths & Injuries
This summer, my nephew was killed while riding his motorcycle. He was just 2 months shy of his 41st birthday. I can still hear my daughter ... Read More
What Is Sickle Cell Sabbath?
Sickle Cell Sabbath, on September 16, 2012, brings together faith-based and neighborhood partnerships in Baptist churches around the United ... Read More
Sickle Cell Trait & Athletes
"Having the sickle cell trait does not exclude an athlete from participating in sports, however, the training staff and coaches need to take ... Read More
New BDO Expert: The CDC’s Director Of Minority Health
Dr. Leandris C. Liburd, PhD, MPH, MA, serves as the Director of the CDC's Office of Minority Health & Health Equity - and ... Read More