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An Agency to Serve the Public
Next, the exhibit explores how CDC became an agency to serve the public through the “Great Society” program started by President Lyndon B. Johnson. For this program, Congress passed legislation that fought against poverty; protected civil rights; and aimed to improve education, health, and mass transit.
This legislation reflected an expanding belief in social progress – essentially building a greater society in the U.S. In this social context, CDC expanded its public health programs in the 1960s and early 1970s. While surveillance of infectious diseases was still central to CDC’s work, disease prevention was also emphasized. By 1970, the agency’s work included chronic disease prevention, environmental health, injury control, and workplace safety.
Tuskegee Airman celebrates 101st birthday
Tuskegee Airman turns 101 By WSFA Staff | March 16, 2021 at 4:52 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 5:04 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The only remaining Tuskegee Airman living in this area celebrated his 101st birthday Tuesday.
A celebration for Oscar Gadson was held at Moton Field, the home of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Gadson was more than just an elite airman in World War II.
“Not only was he a Tuskegee Airmen trainee on this field flying the PT-13 and PT-17. But Oscar was also a Buffalo Soldier during the war. And one of the great battles in American history during World War II was at Po Valley and Oscar was indeed in that campaign. He received medals in three campaigns in Europe during World War II. Oscar additionally, after the war was over, served at the medical center in Tuskegee for over 40 years before retiring as a medical technologist,” said retied Col. Roosevelt J. Lewis Jr., president of the Alabama chapter of the Tuskegee Ai
A venue for life: Bridgeport church hosts pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic
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Bishop Kenneth Moales speaks at a news conference in the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, in Bridgeport, Conn. March 15, 2021. Moales was joined by Gov. Ned Lamont and other officials to speak about the COVID-19 vaccination clinic currently running at his church.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Kent Owusu, right, administers a COVID-19 shot to Dammy Bamisile, of Stratford, at the vaccination clinic at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, in Bridgeport, Conn. March 15, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Health experts pushing vaccine awareness to underserved communities
Spreading vaccine awareness By Josh Roberson | March 13, 2021 at 11:56 AM CST - Updated March 13 at 10:14 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - With three working vaccines now in circulation and cases down, many states are easing up on COVID restrictions, and some like Texas and Mississippi are even doing away with mask mandates.
âNow is the time to exercise personal responsibility,â said health educator Dr. Eric Griggs. âThe reality is we canât let our guard down. There are currently 20,000 variants of the virus that are out there, about seven of which weâre concerned about.â