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Established by Congress, the CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) do more, faster, by forging public-private partnerships to support CDC’s 24/7 work to save lives and protect people from health and safety threats. The CDC Foundation annually manages more than 200 CDC-led programs in the United States and in 58 countries around the world. Since 1995 the CDC Foundation, which is the sole entity authorized by Congress to raise funds on CDC’s behalf, has launched more than 700 programs and raised $400 million to advance the life-saving work of CDC.

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“We are honored to recognize Sir Richard Peto for his forward-thinking work that revolutionized research and policies on cardiovascular disease and cancer.”

Judith A. Monroe, M.D., president and CEO of the CDC Foundation

For all kinds of companies, travel by road puts workers at high risk of work-related injury or death, both here in the United States and in other countries. Employers can manage these risks through a commitment to road safety supported by strong policies.

Dr. John Howard, director of CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Businesses can improve employee health and reduce healthcare costs by addressing conditions that affect their employees, such as high blood pressure and smoking. CDC is helping businesses by sharing research on proven interventions for some of the most common and costly health issues.

CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.

“Throughout her career, Andrea has demonstrated a strong commitment to injury prevention and control. She has shown tremendous dedication to finding innovative ways to improve the health and safety of vulnerable women and children.”

Dr. James Fries, professor of medicine emeritus, Stanford University and chairman of the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation

“Adolescence is a time when young people take risks, including using alcohol or drugs, or taking sexual risks. Educating teens and providing schools and communities with tools will help youth adopt lifelong attitudes and behaviors that support their overall health and well-being. This new program will help communities take specific steps to reduce substance use and prevent HIV/STD infection among teens.”

Dr. Stephanie Zaza, director, Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) at CDC

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Mathuram Santosham Receives 2014 Fries Prize for Improving Health

Tue, Oct 07, 2014 22:00 CET

Santosham Honored for his Contribution to Children’s Health around the WorldMathuram Santosham, M.D., M.P.H., today received the Fries Prize for Improving Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for his research and contribution in fighting the deadly Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease. As a result of Santosham’s work, almost every country in the world has made the decision to use the Hib conjugate vaccine. Gavi, an international organization created to improve access to vaccines for children in poor countries, estimates that by the year 2020, approximately 7

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