Office of the Associate Director for Policy

The Office of the Associate Director for Policy (ADP) is the nexus for CDC’s policy activities and its vision is to use policy to create a healthier world. Its mission is to bring about policies that result in demonstrable improvements in public health—globally and at the federal, state, and local levels.

ADP features an Office of the Director; the Health Reform Strategy, Policy, and Coordination Office; the Office of the National Prevention Strategy; the Office of Prevention through Healthcare; and the Policy Research, Analysis, and Development Office.

• provides advice to CDC leadership in developing agency policy and legislative strategies;
• creates and maintains partnerships to implement policy and legislative strategies;
• implements key policies to improve public health;
• ensures the agency’s scientific credibility, reputation, and needs are respected and supported by policy makers and stakeholders.

Resources for Implementing the Community Health Needs Assessment Process provides background information for conducting community health needs assessments and developing strategies that address priority needs.

Principles to Consider for the Implementation of a Community Health Needs Assessment Process offers a pathway for hospitals, public health entities, and others to collaboratively address the health needs of their communities.