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David J. Sencer CDC Museum

CDC Stacks Public Health Publications

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum (CDCM), a Smithsonian Affiliate, is CDC's face to the public, allowing the general public to enter into an engaging experience that illustrates the wealth of CDC's contributions to public health. The CDCM also provides the opportunity to capture and preserve CDC's history, which is largely the history of public health over the past 65 years, fulfilling a unique demand among the many students, visitors, scholars, and researchers who contact CDCM for an understanding of CDC and the role of public health. The CDCM hosts more than 70,000 visitors each year, and more than 350 tours are provided by CDC docents and Museum staff. The CDCM provides educational programs for students and teachers, as well as permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits that are visitor-centered, science-based, and provide high-impact communication messages. This online collection provides access to select CDCM exhibits for those who may not be able to travel to CDCM in person. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/museum/index.htm.

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    Epidemic Intelligence Service class gifts [1990s]
    Gantt, Judy
    04/04/2011
    The tradition of class gifts, also known as class plaques, was initiated in 1953, when the inaugural class of ’51 presented the Director of Epidemiology, Alexander D. Langmuir, two well worn leather shoes that had come to symbolize the shoe-leather epidemiology practiced by Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officers. Alex put the plaque on the wa ...
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  • Epidemic Intelligence Service class gifts 1950s
    Epidemic Intelligence Service class gifts [1950s]
    Gantt, Judy
    04/04/2011
    The tradition of class gifts, also known as class plaques, was initiated in 1953, when the inaugural class of ’51 presented the Director of Epidemiology, Alexander D. Langmuir, two well worn leather shoes that had come to symbolize the shoe-leather epidemiology practiced by Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officers. Alex put the plaque on the wa ...
    Public Domain
  • Epidemic Intelligence Service class gifts 2000s
    Epidemic Intelligence Service class gifts [2000s]
    Gantt, Judy
    04/04/2011
    The tradition of class gifts, also known as class plaques, was initiated in 1953, when the inaugural class of ’51 presented the Director of Epidemiology, Alexander D. Langmuir, two well worn leather shoes that had come to symbolize the shoe-leather epidemiology practiced by Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officers. Alex put the plaque on the wa ...
    Public Domain
  • Epidemic Intelligence Service class gifts Introduction
    Epidemic Intelligence Service class gifts : Introduction
    Gantt, Judy
    April 7, 2011
    The tradition of class gifts, also known as class plaques, was initiated in 1953, when the inaugural class of ’51 presented the Director of Epidemiology, Alexander D. Langmuir, two well worn leather shoes that had come to symbolize the shoe-leather epidemiology practiced by Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officers. Alex put the plaque on the wa ...
    Public Domain
  • Global Health Odyssey Museum
    Global Health Odyssey Museum
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Global Health Odyssey Museum.
    05/17/2011
    The Way back Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20110623150543/http://www.cdc.gov/museum/
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • David J Sencer CDC Museum
    David J. Sencer CDC Museum
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.
    08/12/2011
    The Way back Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20110821061500/http://www.cdc.gov:80/muse…
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Henderson Donald A DA MD MPH EIS Class 1955 interview with Donald A Henderson conducted April 12 2012 by Karen Torghele
    Henderson, Donald A. “DA”, MD, MPH, (EIS Class 1955) [interview with Donald A. Henderson conducted April 12, 2012 by Karen Torghele]
    Henderson, Donald A. (Donald Ainslie), 1928-2016. ;
    Torghele, Karen
    April 12, 2012 | Global Health Chronicles
    Summary of Interview: Dr. D.A. Henderson, EIS Class of 1955 describes his roles in the early days of CDC and his relationship with Alex Langmuir. He also reflects on the role of CDC and bioterrorism and the way in which surveillance and reportable diseases evolved. He later went on to head the effort of the World Health Organization to eradicate sm ...
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  • Dr Myron Schultz interview with Dr Myron Mike Schultz and his wife Selma conducted May 20 2012 by Karen Torghele
    Dr. Myron Schultz : [interview with Dr. Myron “Mike” Schultz and his wife Selma, conducted May 20, 2012 by Karen Torghele]
    Schultz, Myron G. ;
    Schultz, Selma
    May 20, 2012 | Global Health Chronicles
    Myron “Mike” Schultz, DVM, MD, DCMT, FACP (EIS 1963) and his wife, Selma describe their experiences at CDC and other public health institutions over a 50+ year time period. Dr. Schultz, who is also a noted public health historian, relates his memories of noted CDC personalities and others who had a major impact on his career and public health goals ...
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  • Diabetes and you all medicines matter
    Diabetes and you : all medicines matter
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)  ...
    March 26, 2013
    It is important to manage your medicines when you have diabetes. Did you know your pharmacist and doctors can help you manage your medicines? The tips below will get you started.
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  • Save your life Do not touch or wash dead bodies Call 117 for safe burial
    Save your life : Do not touch or wash dead bodies : Call 117 for safe burial
    Focus 1000  ...
    2014
    Poster: "Save Your Life: Do Not Touch or Wash Dead Bodies: Call 117 for Safe Burial. This Message is From Religious Leaders and Focus 1000," this series of posters include both Islamic and Christian religious leaders supporting safe and dignified medical burial practices.Published 2014-2016.Citation: “POSTER,” The Global Health Chronicles, accessed ...
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  • David J Sencer CDC Museum history legacy innovation
    David J. Sencer CDC Museum : history, legacy, innovation
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.
    4/18/2014
    The David J. Sencer CDC Museum was established in 1996 in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 50th anniversary. The CDC Museum is designed to educate visitors about the value of prevention-based public health, while presenting the CDC’s rich heritage and vast accomplishments. The museum is free and open to the pu ...
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  • David J Sencer CDC Museum history legacy innovation in association with the Smithsonian Institution
    David J. Sencer CDC Museum : history, legacy, innovation : in association with the Smithsonian Institution
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.
    4/18/2014
    Ever wonder how CDC scientists merge old-fashioned detective work with high-tech science to crack the cases of mystery diseases?CDC Museum brochure.
    Public Domain
  • Wellbee the health educators friend
    Wellbee, the 'health educator's friend'
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.
    January 9, 2015 | WellBee
    More than 50 years ago, when CDC was still the Communicable Disease Center, Public Information Officer George M. Stenhouse wanted to develop a public health symbol that could be used by all state and local public health agencies in the U.S.. In response, staff artist Harold M. Walker, who had previously worked as an animator in Hollywood on cartoon ...
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  • Tips for Being Active With Diabetes
    Tips for Being Active With Diabetes
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)  ...
    September 11, 2015
    How Much Activity?Start by doing what you can do, and then look for ways to do more until you reach 150 minutes a week of activity.Find the time that works best for you to add up to 150 minutes. For example:30 minutes at one time five times a week.15 minutes at a time 10 times a week.10 minutes at a time several times a day.
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  • Celebrating 20 years 19962016 David J Sencer CDC Museum
    Celebrating 20 years, 1996-2016 : David J. Sencer CDC Museum
    June 24, 2016
    The David J. Sencer CDC Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, uses award-winning exhibits and innovative programing to educate visitors about the value of public health, and presents the rich heritage and vast accomplishments of CDC. The museum hosts about 90,000 visitors each year, and provides popular educational programs for students and teachers.Ori ...
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  • CDC Roybal campus streetscape panels
    CDC Roybal campus streetscape panels
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.  ...
    09/08/2016 | CDC Roybal Campus Streetscape Panels
    The four displays depicting highlights of CDC’s public health history from the 1940s to present that are installed on the streetscape fence along Clifton Road between the DeKalb County fire station and Houston Mill Road.To learn more about CDC’s rich history, visit the David J. Sencer CDC Museum.www.cdc.gov\museumCS261434-APublication date from doc ...
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  • CDC beginnings 1940s 1950 1960s
    CDC beginnings : 1940s, 1950, 1960s
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.  ...
    09/08/2016 | CDC Roybal Campus Streetscape Panels
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was established as the Office of Malaria Control in War Areas (MCWA) by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) during World War II, to reduce malaria around American military installations. Atlanta was selected as the MCWA headquarters because of its central location in the southern U.S. where ma ...
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  • Global health security 2010s
    Global health security : 2010s
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.  ...
    09/08/2016 | CDC Roybal Campus Streetscape Panels
    The newest section of CDC’s campus, which includes CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is visible from this viewpoint. The EOC coordinates responses to health crises such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the 2014 Ebola outbreak and the 2015-2016 Flint, MI, lead contaminated water concern. To the far right is CDC Parkway, leading to CDC’s public e ...
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  • CDC headquarters 1970s 1980s
    CDC headquarters : 1970s, 1980s
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.  ...
    09/08/2016 | CDC Roybal Campus Streetscape Panels
    To the front is the site of Building 1, which was CDC’s headquarters from 1960 to 1990. A granite marker pinpoints the original site of the former CDC director’s office. During this time, CDC became a national and international leader in protecting the public’s health. CDC served as a key player in the global eradication of smallpox and worked to i ...
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  • Saving lives protecting people 1990s 2000s
    Saving lives, protecting people : 1990s, 2000s
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum.  ...
    09/08/2016 | CDC Roybal Campus Streetscape Panels
    From this angle, the original and expanded areas of the CDC campus can be seen. The original six buildings that housed offices, laboratories, an audiovisual department, a small auditorium, and cafeteria are no longer standing. The last of these was demolished in 2011.CDC marked its 50th anniversary in 1996 with offices in Hyattsville, MD, Research ...
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