The CDC is a United States federal agency with its Headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. It has been involved for about 60 years in Public Health promotion and prevention of disease outbreaks and control. The CDC is the primary public health agency that is a global leader in this field of work. It does not only work to promote good health practices, but also it is deeply involved in infectious disease control, chronic diseases, injuries, disabilities, environmental health issues and workplace accidents and hazards. Overall, the CDC has its hands on every major matter that can affect the well-being and health of the general public. It is also involved in research and investigations, to find the source of any unknown disease. From that it will assure the control of any outbreaks but also, it uses the outcome of its research to improve the daily lives of people, something that sets it apart from the other agencies. Furthermore, the CDC also monitors international diseases, by having a representation on more than 25 countries. However it is emphasizing its work on five major areas, that are: To support state and local health departments, to improve global health, thirdly, to implement strategies that will help reduce leading causes of death, fourthly, to reinforce surveillance and epidemiology, lastly, to reform more up to date health policies.
I would like to work for the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, because I believe that they are making a difference in the work that they are doing, thus impacting for the best communities and populations throughout the world. I believe that working for the CDC, would allow me to serve my community in a way that no other agencies would enable me to. The CDC to me is the primary and most involved agency in prevention and disease control.
I do not think that there would be any drawbacks working for the CDC, as any great opportunity requires a minimum of sacrifice. This sacrifice would not be a drawback for me, as the benefits and advantages that come with this agency outweigh any possible drawbacks that may exist.
I definitely agree that the CDC would be a great place to work. If you want to be at the forefront of public health, the CDC is the right place to be. Many of the CDC’s core values are the same of my choice, The Florida Department of Health. Just as The Florida DOH, the CDC has a part in each division of public health allowing its work in the community to be very diverse. You also mentioned that the CDC works in conjunction with and supports the state health departments. The CDC, being a global and extensively well known agency, would be a great place to have a career in public health.
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