(A010) DHHS and the CDC | Organization and Financing of Public Health, Part 3

Learn about the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and take a closer look at one of its operating divisions—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the preeminent public health organization in the United States and the world.

This is Part 3 in our Organization and Financing of Public Health series.
   • Organization and Financing of Public Health  

TRAINING OBJECTIVES:

Review the federal government’s public health powers and activities
Review the organizational structure of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Describe the difference between mandated and discretionary DHHS spending
Review the history of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Review the key functions and activities of CDC
Review the three CDC centers that address communicable diseases
Review the Immunization Services Division

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COURSE PROVIDER:

This training is brought to you by North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). We provide practical, practice-based training in core competencies for professionals around the world who protect and improve the public's health. Learn more at https://www.ndphtn.com

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN).

He is also a co-author of the textbook "Introduction to Public Health: Promises and Practices" (Springer Publishing, 3rd edition, 2024), which presents a thorough overview of the U.S. public health system from its origins to current state and future directions and examines the new outlook for students seeking careers in this dynamic and exciting field.

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