In ‘America’s Public Health History’ I walk the listener through how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started. I also share how the great men and women of our Local and State health departments the United States boast one of the strongest Public Health systems in the world. I also share background on two key programs focused on Public Health and Healthcare preparedness and response, my first hand experience working disease outbreaks as a Local Public Health Emergency Coordinator and State Hospital Preparedness Coordinator and review the CDC’s guidance and latest (3/13/2020) updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources & References
- CDC COVID-19 updates: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement: https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readiness/phep.htm
- Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP): https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/hpp/Pages/about-hpp.aspx
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