Name
National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inc. (CDC Foundation)
Company Description
The name really says it all for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of US citizens, the CDC investigates health problems, performs research, and develops public health policies; it also develops and applies disease prevention and control. It is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services and comprises two dozen or so centers, institutes, and offices.