Dr. Tom Frieden

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CDC Director, MD and disease detective. Putting science into action for safer, healthier people.

http://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership/director.htm

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  1. 51 mins

    I talked to about the importance of a strong public health system & what's ahead for this year

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  2. 2 hrs

    Joined business leaders event today. Together we can make a difference & win war against cancer

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  3. 3 hrs

    Nearly two-thirds of outbreaks occur in homes. Learn how to help protect patients in new video:

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  4. 23 hrs

    . in : In 2010, 38,329 ppl died from a drug overdose in US; more deaths than from car crashes

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  5. 24 hrs

    Impt issue we must combat - drug overdose deaths increase for 11th consecutive year, w/ painkillers a leading cause.

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  6. Feb 19

    Today 1PM: Join experts from & for on reducing burden of . Watch live:

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  7. Feb 19

    Just downloaded the new CDC iPad app: Fun & instructive way to learn about how disease detectives solve outbreaks!

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  8. Feb 19

    Great piece in by Ambassador Goosby highlighting 's accomplishments over the past decade

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  9. Feb 19

    Follow for live tweeting from on reducing the burden of . Today at 1pm EST.

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  10. Feb 18

    "There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still." -- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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  11. Feb 16

    Sad & somber today as I contemplate yesterday’s passing of Dr. Steve Thacker, guide & mentor to so many. We celebrate his accomplishments.

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  12. Feb 15

    PHOTO: Visiting a middle school participating in a sodium reduction initiative in Shandong China

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  13. Feb 15

    With China CDC colleagues visiting a restaurant participating in a sodium reduction initiative in Shandong China

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  14. Feb 15

    PHOTO: Exchanging gifts with China CDC Director Dr. Wang Yu during our annual meeting

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  15. Feb 15

    PHOTO: With China CDC Director Dr. Wang Yu in Beijing, China

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  16. Feb 15

    Recently had the pleasure of a site visit at China CDC. Will share photos & highlight the great work going on there.

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  17. Feb 15

    most common in the U.S. Most HPV clears on its own, those that persist can cause serious disease.

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  18. Feb 14

    Nice interface- see what happens to your heart attack risk as you change risk factors. App Challenge winner here:

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  19. Feb 14

    Give the gift of heart health this Valentine's Day & send a virtual gift

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  20. Feb 14

    Take care of your heart this Valentine's Day- and every day- by getting your blood pressure checked.

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