Mission, Role and PledgeCDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish our mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC_d57fb5c6-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea00_d57fb83c-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea00To protect America from health, safety and security threats_d57fb8d2-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea00CommitmentPledge to the American PeopleFinancial StewardshipBe a diligent steward of the funds entrusted to our agencyIntellectual GrowthProvide an environment for intellectual and personal growth and integrityPersonal GrowthIntegrityScienceBase all public health decisions on the highest quality scientific data that is derived openly and objectivelyDataOpennessObjectivityPublic GoodPlace the benefits to society above the benefits to our institutionDignityTreat all persons with dignity, honesty, and respectHonestyRespectHealth ThreatsDetect and respond to new and emerging health threats_d57fb954-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea001On the cutting edge of health security – confronting global disease threats through advanced computing and lab analysis of huge amounts of data to quickly find solutions.SolutionsConduct advanced computing and lab analysis of huge amounts of data to quickly find solutions._d57fb9d6-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea001.1National SecurityFight diseases before they reach our borders._d57fba58-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea001.2Fighting diseases before they reach our borders – detecting and confronting new germs and diseases around the globe to increase our national security.Death & DisabilityTackle the biggest health problems causing death and disability for Americans_d57fbae4-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea002Nurturing public health – building on our significant contribution to have strong, well-resourced public health leaders and capabilities at national, state and local levels to protect Americans from health threats.CapabilitiesDevelop strong, well-resourced capabilities._d57fbb66-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea002.1Science & TechnologyPut science and advanced technology into action to prevent disease_d57fbbf2-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea003Putting science into action – tracking disease and finding out what is making people sick and the most effective ways to prevent it.TrackingTrack disease._d57fbc74-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea003.1PathogensFind out what is making people sick._d57fbd0a-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea003.2PreventionDiscover the most effective ways to prevent disease._d57fbd8c-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea003.3KnowledgeBring new knowledge to individual health care and community health._d57fbe22-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea003.4Helping medical care – bringing new knowledge to individual health care and community health to save more lives and reduce waste.Behaviors, Communities & EnvironmentPromote healthy and safe behaviors, communities and environment_d57fbeae-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea004Communities_d57fbf44-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea00TrainingDevelop leaders and training the public health workforce, including disease detectives_d57fc016-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea005LeadersPublic Health WorkforceDisease DetectivesNurturing public health – building on our significant contribution to have strong, well-resourced public health leaders and capabilities at national, state and local levels to protect Americans from health threats.LeadersDevelop well-resourced public health leaders._d57fc0ac-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea005.1Public Health LeadersMonitoringTake the health pulse of our nation_d57fc2c8-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea006_d57fc3b8-65a5-11ea-b1ce-efd90983ea002020-03-13https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/mission.htmOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net