Press Releases

Prominent health advocate, connector and leader Reed V. Tuckson receives 2025 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

The CDC Foundation today announced a new National Hypertension Control Program aimed at addressing this critical health challenge of uncontrolled high blood pressure in the United States.

CDC Foundation’s is launching the Live to the Beat campaign “Legacy of Heart Health” with help from NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis to share resources to help Black adults address the stress that makes it challenging to focus on heart health.

CDC Foundation names Raymond Baxter as new board chair and Brian Gott and Donald Warne, MD, MPH, as new board members.

Report released today from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative reveal a 47 percent increase in e-cigarette unit sales at U.S. retail outlets* from 2019 through 2023.

The CDC Foundation announces new Workforce Acceleration Initiative.

CDC Foundation Promotes Alison Moran Thompson to Chief Advancement Officer

The CDC Foundation releases new episode of its Contagious Conversations podcast which provides a behind the scenes look at the measles outbreak investigation and examines the economic impact of disease on our nation's economy.

Zackie Achmat and Reed V. Tuckson selected as recipients for the CDC Foundation Fries Awards for Health.

For the 18th consecutive year, the CDC Foundation has achieved a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator.