08/08/2026
Today, one year has passed since the tragic shooting at CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This heartbreaking event shook public health to its core and has profoundly impacted all of us who work each day to protect and promote the health and safety of our communities.
In the days following the attack, CSTE joined our public health partners in affirming that violence and intimidation have no place in our society. That commitment remains as strong today as it was then. We also honor the life and heroic service of Officer Rose, whose sacrifice will not be forgotten, and we send our continued support to the entire CDC community.
Public health is rooted in servant leadership—a commitment to serving others, often quietly and behind the scenes, in pursuit of healthier and safer communities. We recognize that the past year has been marked by grief, loss, and isolation. The dedicated professionals, public health workers who answer this calling, like all Americans, deserve to perform their lifesaving work without fear of intimidation, violence or harm.
CSTE denounces acts of harassment, threats, terror, and violence against public health or any member of our communities. We remain committed to continuing to work together to ensure that all people working in public health across the nation can do so with dignity and without fear.
Read our 2025 statement here: tinyurl.com/mun4r6s7
