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.

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Thank You Messages

Thank you to all of you that are truly trying to help us during this pandemic. May you stay safe and keep up the good work! You are a treasure to us all!
From
Karen Batt
Delaware
We cancer patients are so grateful for all that you do for science. Please do not stop!
From
Erika Hanson Brown
Denver, CO
To the outstanding professionals working at CDC and in the state and local health departments across the nation: I am grateful for each of you and the many contributions you are making in so many ways during this incredibly difficult COVID pandemic response—and beyond and before! As a former local health director, former state health director and now as an academic, I have throughout my career experienced the first hand expertise of this nation's public health workforce in preparedness and also in chronic disease prevention, women's health and environmental health! You are without parallel for your scientific expertise, your leadership and dedication! I am also privileged to serve on the CDC Foundation Board and see CDC respond as the world class team that they are!

The public leaders here in North Carolina are faithfully rising to the pandemic response every day! A big shout out for my home team!

You are all awesome and you are all my heroes!

THANK YOU! With a grateful heart!
From
Leah Devlin
North Carolina
You are heroes, all of you. I want to send my deepest thanks for your amazing fortitude and willingness to help others.
From
Rebecca
Santa Fe
With gratefulness from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to all doctors, nurses, pharmacists, MAs, PAs, paramedics, firefighters, & law enforcement officers!!! <3 Please stay safe!!
From
Shari Kaplan Witaschek
San Jose, CA.
Thank you for your compassion, hard work, dedication and commitment in keeping our communities safe and healthy. Though you are probably not thanked as often as you should be, please know that your efforts are very much appreciated. Best wishes and blessings to you always!
From
Robert
Bay Area, California
Thank you for your help during this trying time! You have made it possible for us to be safe while at home. Sending you love and deep appreciation!
From
Jane
Tacoma, Washington
Thank you for your courageous, selfless and tireless response during the COVID-19 pandemic and at other times.
From
Victor Belba
Boulder, CO
I just want say Thank you for all you do, & May God Bless & Protect each and everyone of you & your loved ones
From
Tina Skinner
Hemet, Ca
Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Stay strong!
From
Teresa Law
Westminster, CO
Thank you for all your hard work and persevering in the midst incredible circumstances.
From
Stela
Minneapolis, MN
Real heroes wear masks, not capes! Real heroes show up, care, and sacrifice for the good of all. [They do NOT deny, distract, and disparage!] MANY of us notice! MANY of us applaud you! MANY of us pray for your wellbeing as you care for our health! Thank you from the bottom of our healthy hearts!!
From
Suzanne
Virginia Beach, VA
Your sacrifice is understood and deeply appreciated. You risk your lives for strangers. That defines the only people who deserve to be proud.
From
Howard Winet
Berkeley, CA
Thank u all for carrying on under siege . My late husband edited MMWR for a while. He was a member of the EIS. Ironically he died from a CoVid with kidney complications. My family appreciates all that the health care people were able to do for him until he died. I have been astounded by your resilience
From
Carol Joseph
Forest Hills NY
My heartfelt thanks to all of you working so hard in hospitals, clinics, doctors offices, research facilities, schools, prisons, and more. No matter your role in the healthcare system, you probably didn't think you were signing up to manage a global pandemic! But that's just what you've done. You've saved lives, eased pain, and been the only human presence alongside the sick and dying—all while risking your own health and safety to do your job. Calling you "Healthcare Heroes" seems so inadequate, but that's what you are. We are forever in your debt. Thank you.
From
Christine Weinreich
Memphis, TN
Thank You All So So Much for Not Only the Amazing jobs that You All do....but the Huge Sacrifices you All have had to make! You are MORE THAN HEREOS.....YOU ARE SUPER HEREOS!
From
Wendy
Long Beach, Wa
Thank you all for your dedication, your professionalism, and the very hard work you do. I have faith you will all continue to do the excellent work you’ve always done and that we all count on. Thank you!
From
Ruby DuBois
Murfreesboro,TN
Thanks for your courage and hard work! These are very challenging times on so many levels. Know that all clear minded people truly support and appreciate all you do.
From
Steve C
Portland, ME
You are doing what most of us can't—providing assistance, comfort, research, education, care—at a crucial time in our history! Thank YOU for putting our safety first. We truly appreciate your will to keep going!
From
Avery Le
Atlanta, GA
Thank you so much. I really don't see how you keep going. Please be careful and take care of yourselves while you're taking care of everybody else
From
Tally
Fallbrook, CA
Every morning and every night I send out prayers for all who work in the medical field; from the research scientists, doctors, nurses, essential workers, EMTs—to everyone! Thank you, may you be sustained, comforted, and inspired daily for your selfless service to humanity. Blessed be.
From
A Feywine
South Dakota USA
I am extremely grateful these days for my dentist and hygienist, my eye doctor, and my primary care physician. They have always been there for me and, even in these very difficult times, they put themselves on the line for their patients. They show up, every time! For this I am extremely grateful.
From
Lee K.
Vermont
Thank you for your compassion, dedication and perseverance. I know that you have saved MANY lives and greatly appreciate all that you have done to keep us safe. Thanks to all the great work you are doing for the humanity.
From
Karen
Charlotte
Everyone now understands the impact that public health can have on our daily lives. Thank you to CDC and the many public health workers throughout the world who are working 24/7 to help us through this pandemic. You are our heroes!!
From
Terri H.
Atlanta, GA
Thank You
From
Richard Romanus
YOU are the real Heroes of our country and of my heart!
From
Maureen Salz
Oro Valley, AZ
Thank you for your hard work and your devotion to helping our nation cope with this deadly pandemic. Please continue on your nonbiased mode to be honest with us, the American people.
From
Lori Silvee
Atl
Thank you for your generous support and service.
From
Leslie Pfost
Tacoma, Wa.
We appreciate the good, selfless work you are doing.
From
Ireen
Kenya
Although I have not been personally touched by this terrible pandemic, I truly value and honor the work you have all been doing during this stressful time. We're with you.
From
Judith Oppenheim
Chevy Chase MD
Thank you with all my heart.
From
Wayne
Tennessee
Sending you a big virtual hug. Thanks for all you do.
From
Paul
Las Vegas
Thanks to all the doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and scientists who are keeping us safe and protecting our future.
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From
John Rhodes
Mt Kisco, NY
I admire your courage and dedication as soldiers at war against covid-19. You put your lives on the line to save this beautiful nation. You have inspired and motivated me to find ways of serving and saving my community... you reminded us all of our duty to fight for our communities. And you are the reason why my family and I are all safe today. I love you all. Warm hugs.
From
Eric Ndofor
Washington, DC
Dear sisters, brothers, friends in health care,

I know of no true hero who seeks that title, and I believe heroism is the consequence of an intersection of dire circumstances and human courage and resourcefulness. You chose a profession, a vocation, a calling that has demanded your dedication and skill, and circumstances have thrown you, and all of us, into a crisis, a dangerous opportunity. You address the danger every day, and you are the embodiment of hope, grace and love. Thank you for what you do for all of us, and bless you and those you love who are helping to bear the burdens of your colleagues, your friends and family, and your neighbors who are also your clients and patients.

In holy love,
Will
From
Dr. Will Hensel
Webster, TX 77598
Thanks to all the great work you are doing for the humanity. You are our super heroes.
From
Vishal
Pasadena, CA
MANY, MANY THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!!!!!!!
From
Chris Wheeler
East Falmouth, MA
Thank you to our public health professionals from the bottom of my heart! I know that you saved MANY lives and greatly appreciate all that you have done to keep us safe.
From
Jamie Graham
Atlanta
You are the true heroes in this fractured nation—people who do what's right and put themselves at risk in the act, people who persevere despite personal sacrifice; people of moral character who are not seeking glory and personal credit. You are the best! You all deserve a higher place in heaven.

From
Steve Voiles & Polly Carlson-Voiles
Ely, MN
Thank you for your love, your loyalty, your hard work. God bless you.
From
Lynn Wistar
Bellevue, Wa.
I'm thanking all the Public Health Nurses and staff from the Coastal Health District in Georgia who are working so tirelessly to test for COVID while also keeping health departments open for other services. It is not easy but they are there day in and day out doing their very best for their communities.
From
Betty Dixon
Savannah GA
Thank you for loving Americans and serving us by using your skills to help us understand what is happening, sharing best practices for working, gathering together, and living through our everyday needs. As Americans we don’t want to be told what to do. Thanks for persevering while learning about the virus and aiding those who are sick and dying. You have made a difference and we are grateful. Thank you.
From
Meg
Viroqua, WI
Wow, a million thanks to the health care professionals! For all the dentists, doctors, nurses, public health officials and researchers who are studying this Pandemic, you're amazing! Also, ALL the essential workers in general! We appreciate you so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
From
Nancy
Mercer Island
I appreciate what you are doing. I hate it that politics is in public policy—particularly in public health! I'm sorry you have to deal with all that you are dealing with, on top of the pandemic, and in addition to some of the very needed difficult conversations that are going on in our world today about changes we need to make happen in our society. I wish more people appreciated the role of public health in making people safer, every day. Please know that you are appreciated and we are pulling for you. If everyone would just mask up, this would be at least less difficult. Thank you for your work. Please take care of yourself.
From
Michelle
Atlanta, GA
As a former nurse myself, I can only imagine what you are going through, Thanks for hanging in there?
From
Laurie
Grand Rapids, Mi
Can't give enough THANKS
From
Rich
Many thanks to all of you; you are my personal heroes. You've served above and beyond the call of duty with consideration, thoughtfulness, dedication and love. Know you are appreciated and honored.
From
Irene
Oakland, CA
Healthcare heroes are the best!
From
Barbara
Sunnyvale
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication during this challenge facing our country and the world. Your efforts are what’s helping us move forward together to get through this.
From
Bev Wilkinson
CT, USA
Words cannot express our gratitude thanks a million!
From
Mary
NY