Iowa Center for Food Security and Public Health receives special designation
In October, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it has named the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Center for Food Security and Public Health a CDC Specialty Center in Public Health Preparedness for Veterinary Medicine and Zoonotic Diseases. Established in 2000, the Specialty Centers for Public Health Preparedness Program is a national effort focused on improving the capacity of front-line public health workers and clinicians to address current and emerging public health threats. The 12 specialty centers are based at academic institutions and concentrate on education and training. They provide model public health practice curricula, and information and training to support preparedness for bioterrorism, disease outbreak investigation, and other public health emergencies. "We are honored to be recognized by the CDC as the only Specialty Center for Public Health Preparedness to focus specifically on veterinary medicine and zoonotic diseases," said Dr. James Roth, director of the Center for Food Security and Public Health. "By integrating veterinary and human medical expertise, we can better serve the public health needs of the nation." The center was founded last year with support from the CDC. It integrates veterinary medicine and expertise in zoonotic diseases and public health with the ongoing activities and needs of the CDC.
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