About CDC & the US Public Health System

CDC partners with agencies and organizations across the US public health system to protect Americans from health, safety, and security threats.

CDC Director Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald
Biography for Brenda Fitzgerald, MD, the 17th director of CDC and administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
CDC Organization
CDC’s mission and organizational structure
Health Security Report
How CDC protects America’s health security 24/7
Official CDC Mission Statements & Organizational Charts
Mission statements and organizational charts for CDC centers, institutes, and offices (CIOs)
Public Health Policy
Policy-related information from CDC and national policy organizations
Budget, Grants & Funding
Information about CDC budget, grants, and funding
CDC CIOs by Acronym
A list of CDC CIOs in alphabetical order by acronym
About OSTLTS
Information about the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support (OSTLTS), our mission, and our role in strengthening the public health system

CDC Support to Senior Health Officials[PDF – 566KB]
Guidance for senior health officials about how CDC can help respond to emerging local health concerns, and how they can communicate, consult, and partner with CDC leaders and staff
Requesting an Epi-Aid[PDF – 131KB]
How to request epidemiologic assistance from CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service
OSTLTS Products & Resources for Public Health Professionals
Our products and resources developed specifically for state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies and their partners
New Health Official Resources
Helpful resources and information for new health officials
Examples of Resources Available to State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Agencies[PDF – 248KB]
CDC resources for public health agency and other partner organization staff, including educational materials and information about fellowships, workforce development, technical assistance, and direct assistance

The Public Health System & the 10 Essential Public Health Services
The various components of the US public health system and the 10 public health services that all communities should undertake
Health Agency Profiles
Collection of profiles of national, state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments
Health Department Governance
Information about public health governance structures and the relationships between state and local health departments
Legislation, Regulations & Policies
Information about the various laws, regulations, and policies that affect the US public health system
National Health Initiatives, Strategies & Action Plans
A comprehensive list of national health initiatives, strategies, action plans, and guidelines intended to inform, enhance, and guide public health efforts across the United States
Public Health System Financing
Information about public health financing, the federal budget, and financial management
Public Health System 101 (PPT[3.15MB], PDF[1.57MB])
An overview of the US public health system and how its components work together to improve the nation’s health; customize and use this presentation for your informational and educational purposes