Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action oriented approach. CDC applies research and findings to improve people?s daily lives and responds to health emergencies - something that distinguishes CDC from its peer agencies.
CDC seeks to accomplish its mission by working with partners throughout the nation and the world to:
- monitor health,
- detect and investigate health problems,
- conduct research to enhance prevention,
- develop and advocate sound public health policies,
- implement prevention strategies,
- promote healthy behaviors,
- foster safe and healthful environments,
- provide leadership and training.
Those functions are the backbone ofCDC?s mission. Each of CDC?s component organizations undertakes these activities in conducting its specific programs. The steps needed to accomplish this mission are also based on scientific excellence, requiring well-trained public health practitioners and leaders dedicated to high standards of quality and ethical practice.
Through the Global Disease Detection initiative, CDC connects medical doctors and researchers around the world to evaluate bioter- rorism-associated or emerging infectious diseases.
CDC turned to AMERICOM Government Serivces (AGS) for a comprehensive satellite-based communications solution to meet this urgent need.
AGS provisions the voice, data and video conferencing services for the CDC network using robust satellite technology to ensure dependable communication for the numerous disparate networks. The network utilizes transponders on the AMC-12 and AMC-6 satellites, with coverage across the Atlantic Ocean and throughout North America.
For more information on how reliable satellite communications from AGS can help you accomplish your mission, please call 800-910-0988 (U.S. only) or (1)703-610-0988.
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