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The Complexity of Emergencies: Responding through ArtJune 16 – September 12, 2008
Organized by the Global Health Odyssey Museum, this exhibition examines the visual art projects of three organizations working with children affected by emergencies, both in the United States and abroad.
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CDC celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2006. Since day one (July 1, 1946), CDC has been a leader in Public Health. Explore CDC’s past and learn how our Health Protection Goals have become an integral part of our present and future plans to improve Public Health.» Learn More
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Past CDC Directors/Administrators Since 1942, CDC has had 15 Directors. Each CDC Director has made unique contributions to help CDC become the nation's premiere health promotion, prevention and preparedness agency and a global leader in public health. |
60th Anniversary July 2006 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which was founded as the Communicable Disease Center on July 1, 1946, in Atlanta Georgia. |
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Facilities CDC’s main Atlanta campus features four new environmentally friendly buildings; including its new Headquarters building. Each new facility being built by CDC is designed to be environmentally friendly and to support the technology necessary for modern CDC science. |
CDC's Timeline Commemorating over 60 years of CDC's contributions to public health. |
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Achievements Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century. |
