Spokesperson Portfolio - Stephen Redd, MD (RADM, USPHS)
Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
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In the face of a public health emergency, the nation looks to CDC to respond. Dr. Stephen Redd leads the agency’s efforts to get the nation prepared. Getting his start at CDC nearly 30 years ago, he is no stranger to the demands of leading national efforts to combat a public health emergency.
During the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, Dr. Redd served as the incident manager, where he was responsible for leading CDC’s efforts to keep Americans healthy and safe by protecting them from flu. “As a runner and a swimmer, I like to compare a public health response to a race,” says Dr. Redd. “Like a race, an emergency response requires preparation and endurance. You must be able to hold a steady pace that will get you to the finish line, but there are also times when you are required to sprint, to learn on your feet and to respond to challenges and changes as they are thrown at you. The key to entering the race is being mentally and physically prepared to take on the challenge and commit to getting to the finish line.”
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Contact
CDC Public Affairs
404.639.3286
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Biography
Stephen Redd, MD (RADM, USPHS)[166 KB]
Expertise
- Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Medical Countermeasures
Current Position
- Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
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- Page last reviewed: June 22, 2015
- Page last updated: June 22, 2015
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