Honoring Our Public Health Heroes Who Protect Us All

A hero is every public health professional in communities across America working to protect our country’s health and safety. They are public health department professionals offering essential health and wellbeing services. They are first responders who rush to the aid of individuals and communities in times of emergency. They are epidemiologists, data analysts, microbiologists, lab technicians, health communication experts and more.

Because of their tireless efforts, our nation is working to eliminate health disparities and create vibrant and resilient communities where everyone can thrive and live their healthiest lives.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we thank you.

LEAVE A NOTE OF THANKS

Please join us in showing gratitude. You can leave a note of thanks to the many health professionals who are working behind the scenes and on the front lines.

Use this form to leave a note of thanks. You can share a general thank you message or even mention a specific group who has made an impact. Providing your full name is optional or you can just leave a first name. Messages will be curated and highlights will be shared on our website, and select messages will be shared on our social media channels.

Thank you for your support! Together our impact is greater.

Thank You Messages

You do so much. And then you go on to insist that our health care system must be better. Thank you again and again.

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Lynn Shoemaker

Whitewater, WI

You are all earth angels. There are not sufficient words to thank you.

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Carol Perry

Sparks, Nevada

We really really understand what you have been through and give our strength to you, for you, along side you, to help you through your dangerous, exhausting work. I thank you from the bottom to the top of my heart. Your work is precious.

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Eliza

San Francisco, CA

We, the People honor all the heroes who give of themselves.

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Beth Rosenblum Kessinger

Sunrise

Thank you so much for what you do. You are true heroes.

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Joyce Champelli

Oak Park, Illinois

Thank you for all you do. Stay safe.

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Sioux Henley Campbell

Metro Atlanta

The fact the work you do keeps all the rest of us functioning makes you the true heart of our world. In strength and solidarity, i salute you.

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Kris

Boston

We can't do it without your dedication and help...you are the vital links to a stable society

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Dorothy

California

I truly appreciate your services to our communities during this scary time. You are admired and appreciated more than you will ever know.

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Trish Jackson

Virginia

I am a APRN, newly hired to work as an infection preventionist working CDC Foundation and collaborating with Ohio Department of Health. I am honored and humbled to be chosen to work with such an amazing team of health care professionals who are fighting covid 19 and helping to keep the public safe by educating and reducing transmission among vulnerable populations. THANK YOU

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Annette Hall

OHIO

There's really no adequate way to express my admiration and gratitude for the absolutely necessary work you all do. I know we have lost many, but it would be far far more if it weren't for your efforts. I hope all of you can stay safe and well amid the hazards you contend with, minute by minute. All I can offer is a humble 'Thank you' from the depths of this old, but still healthy, heart.

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Gene Engene

Cheney, WA

Thank you for the long hours & sacrifices you have made to keep others healthy or in the best possible care. You all truly are angels. Thank you to you and your families/support group.

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Nina Vigil

Sacramento

Doctors and pediatric ICU nurses at MGH saved the life of our son 3 years ago. Necrotizing pneumonia. We know ventilators and the staff it takes to use them all too well. They walk on water. End of story.

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Teresia LaFleur

Sudbury, MA

Thank you for your bravery and service!

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Gretchen Corkrean

Thank you to all the front line and others who are working so hard to take care of Covid-19 patients. You are truly doing God's work and can never really be rewarded properly for all the commitment and love you give to your patients. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

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Judy

Washington, NC

There is no way to thank all of you for all you are doing—have done, will do in our uncertain future. You are the hope of us all, the kindness and help we will all cherish if we must suffer. There is no way to thank all of you—but thank you from the bottom of my heart.

From

Cynthia McVay

Peyton, Colorado

From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

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Marcus Gottlieb

Illinois

THANK YOU!

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R D Stevens

Hawthorne CA

Thank you for your dedication to help others. You are so wonderful and I hope that where you are working you are able to stay safe. You are amazing and selfless. We all need you.

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Mary Mark Munday

New Oxford, PA

Thank you, dear health care workers. I have never taken any of you for granted and I especially do not now.

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Lisa Singletary

North Carolina

Thank you very much for your dedication and perserverance!

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Edda Spielmann

Santa Monica, CA

We all appreciate very deeply the commitment and the effort that you have put into helping people—all people—who have been affected by this pandemic. I worked in a hospital school of nursing as a librarian in the 1960's and I think of all the people I knew then and am wondering how they are doing. I think of them and of you, Best wishes!

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Roberta Hall

Corvallis, OR

Thank you for all the hard work you all have done.

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Stephanie

Los Angeles, CA

You all are brave and awesome

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Barbara McCane

Virginia

Thank you for being selfless, caring, giving & simply an AWESOME human being! America is grateful for you!!!!!??

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Denise Nielsen

Carefree, Az

I just want to say thanks so much to all our public health heroes. Your dedication and hard work are really, really appreciated!

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Michael Marie

Canyon Country, CA

Thank you so very much for all you do. The long hours, the risk, the emotional cost and the repeated mounting daily impact. It is a vital and remarkable service you provide and your courage, sacrifice and diligence is admirably stunning in an atmosphere with so much carelessness. Again, THANK YOU! Everyone take care, stay safe and the best not only to each but your families as well!
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Doug

Maryland

On behalf of my household and my entire community, THANK YOU for all that you've done and continue to do to help mitigate the impact of this terrible pandemic. Life is drastically different than it was only a year ago, and while there are challenges there are also opportunities. Thank you for rising to this challenge and seizing the opportunity to do the very best that you can, every single day. We will get through this together, and all of your efforts are very much appreciated!

From

Mikel Seidl

Waite, Maine

Thank you for your selfless contributions to our health while risking your own. You are LOVE in its truest meaning.

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A. Dane

Alaska

Thank you for saving our lives over and over and over and over.

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Anthony Hubbard

Atlanta

You are heroes and a blessing to our country. Thank you for everything you do every day. I salute you.

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Sue Klau

Miami, FL

Thanks for all you do God bless.

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Joyce

Thank you for all you do. You have a very difficult job. You continue on everyday. You are amazing!!!

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Karen

Thanks so much for all you do!!!

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Joan

San Diego, CA

You don't have to die to be a hero. Living is much harder, especially when you put your own health and that of your family at risk, to help as many others as possible. That is what all our first responders and our medical personnel are doing for us, daily. That also includes those who bend over backward in the labs and support services, to pull our country through this epidemic. Kudos to ALL of you. You are our HEROES!

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Georgianne Giese

Myrtle Beach

We couldn't get through this pandemic without the help and courage of all of you. Just know how much we truly appreciate what you do each and every day.

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Sandy Weaver

Pennsylvania

There are no words to describe your unselfishness. Putting yourselves in harms way daily was not the reason you chose your profession. Heartfelt gratitude is what I have for all of you. Stay safe and take care of yourself and your families.

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ROSARIA Elward

California

My heart goes out to my public health colleagues at CDC and at state, local, tribal and territorial health departments across the country. I know that you are working 24/7 to protect the health of your communities, with no respite/no breaks and woefully inadequate appreciation from the public. I hope that you are taking care of yourselves.

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Denise Koo

Atlanta, GA

We are truly grateful for your heroic efforts to keep all of us safe. Words cannot express my thoughts for your generosity of spirit.

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Nick Harris

Seal Beach, CA

It takes real courage to do what you folks do. Please accept our sincerest gratitude. Thanks and thanks again.

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Johh Crowley

Randallstown, MD

THANK YOU, all health workers everywhere, for your courage and strength and compassion! We cannot live, literally, without you!

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Lorelette Knowles

Everett, WA

Thanks for keeping so many Americans alive, recovered, and not forgotten in these challenging times. Stay strong, stay well and God bless you all!

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Jim Thomas

Grapevine, Texas

Thank you so much for all the effort, for keeping us safe and keeping us informed. You deserve this a shoutout. Stay safe!

From

Abhishek Dewangan

Houston, TX

Thank you to Leah and her crew!! You are doing a fantastic job and know that we all appreciate your good work!

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Myra Brickell

Raleigh

You are the best! Thank you for all you do.

From

Nina

Thank you one and all!

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bob

wisconsin

For ALL the People you've Helped...Thanks A Million!

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Paul Magnuson

Hickory,NC

You are all heroes! Thank you for your selflessness and for risking your lives to save others. You are God's special people. May God be with you and bless you all.

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Phoenix

Thank you to everyone who makes the world a little safer each day!!! Your hard work, dedication and sacrifice my prayers to all each day!!
Stay Safe!!!!

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Patsy Lowden

Albuquerque, NM

Thank you for your tireless work and dedication, despite horrific conditions. You are America's heroes, and deserving of the respect and gratitude we are trying to express.

From

Lorraine Thompson

Washington state