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BCHC urges Congress to maximize FY25 CDC funding for public health infrastructure and key programs

Big Cities Health Coalition

The letter requests $697 million for the National Immunization Program to modernize immunization systems, $508 million for opioid overdose prevention, and $12.5 million for gun violence prevention research.

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BCHC supports 5th annual National Injury Prevention Day

Big Cities Health Coalition

It is important to note that these injuries and deaths are often preventable, and that there is a public health and financial return on prevention investment through implementation of research-based policies and programs. All partners are working to that end.

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BCHC urges Congress to invest in CDC’s Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program in FY25

Big Cities Health Coalition

By promoting mental health awareness, encouraging early intervention, and supporting individuals in crisis, the CSP plays a pivotal role in addressing one of the most serious public health challenges of our time and requires robust funding to continue this work.

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New report: Shortfall of big city health detectives poses serious threat to public health response

Big Cities Health Coalition

Download PDF 1.6MB 2024 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment Get the full report 2024 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment Download PDF 283.4KB 2024 ECA Factsheet Get the brief 2024 ECA Factsheet Key Findings 1. Download PDF 1.6MB 2024 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment Get the full report 2024 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment Download 0.0B