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.

Thank you for your support! Together our impact is greater.

Thank You Messages

Thank you so much for taking care of so many in these most difficult times.

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Deb

Boulder, CO

All of you are so appreciated. Your courage and dedication mark you as true heroes.

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Cynthia Merkey

Gainesville, FL

Sending gratitude and appreciation to all of our public health colleagues right now working to stop this pandemic in it's tracks. We see what a great job you're doing, behind all odds.

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Vanessa Lamers

Silver Spring, MD

Thank you more than I can say for your determination and commitment to your community. You are awesome!

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Susan Lee Hauser

Atlanta, Georgia

Thanks for all you do to protect us.

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Maryrose

Dallas

Sending a huge thank you to the healthcare workers, scientists, frontline workers and their leaders for working so hard to save lives and to keep Americans healthy and well.

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S Franklin

Atlanta

Thank you for everything. You're awesome

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Lynnda Oliveira

86401

Thank you to all the leaders and the health care workers who are participating in the fight against the Covid 19. Your sacrifices are acknowledged with heart felt gratitude!

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Mary Gifford

Austin, TX

What amazing work you are doing! It takes courage and fortitude. Many, many thanks.

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Margaret

Louisville, KY

Thanks for risking your lives to keep us healthy and safe. There are not enough words to express my appreciation. Please be safe.

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Laurie

California

Thank you for all of your hard work caring for patients and for our community . Covid 19 has certainly created huge challenges , but I think those in public health have risen to meet those challenges. Thank you for putting good science into action!

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Brenda Martin

Raleigh

Those who staff the apolitical bureaucracies are those who protect the people and our democracy. We cannot thank you enough!

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Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Goldberg

Unadilla, NY

Thank you to all the CDC, state and local public health workers for your selfless and tireless work to help us all during these perilous days. We know you have the same fears and concerns for your loved ones that we do, yet you press on to protect us all, even when you are criticized by people who just don't understand what you do and why you do it. You are the best of America. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Raymond Baxter

Oakland, CA

You take care of people, save lives, and by your work exhibit what we want to think our country is all about: caring for others and making sacrifices to do that. Unfortunately, our country is not always like that, but you continue to uphold the ideal. I am so very grateful to all of you.

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Ann Goerdt

NYC

Thank you for risking your lives for our country. It is so unfair what you have had to put up with. God bless you and try to stay safe.

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Robert Ciavatta

NEPA

I want to thank you for all that you are doing. I am retired and worked around doctors in hospitals for 38 years. I didn’t do what you all do but had friends that did. You all are so needed and so appreciated. I hope you all stay well as I know you have some very hard days. May God Bless You and keep you safe.

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Barbara Baker

Cambridge, MD

Thank you for all you are doing to keep us safe and healthy!

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Carole Wilder

Owings Mills, MD

To all of you heroes we are a great Democracy because of you not politicians. So let me thank you. Thanks to all the Dr's, nurses, EMT's, firefighters, law enforcement, store workers, food suppliers, election volunteers and any other volunteers I may have missed I give you all my love, my thanks and respect. Your not just heroes but Super Heroes. Our Political leaders can learn a lot from you. God Bless one and all.

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Peter Babb

San Marcos, Ca.

Sending strength and positive energy to our heroes for all they are doing each and every day! Thank you to all essential workers across the nation!

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Janelle

Atlanta

You save our lives. Thank you!

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Val Baldwin

Chateaugay NY

I know several nurses and one doctor, I want all these essential works in hospitals, doctors' offices, urgent care, EMT's, all of you that are caring for the sick. You are all heroes and I thank you for all that you do. You all are the best!!! We will never forget. Don't give up, give your smile to the world but don't let the world take your smile.

From

Judith Rue

Havertown, PA

There are no words to express the depth of gratitude that you have done for our country. Thank you for your service and thank you for offering your lives to save others. Peace be with you.

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Darlene

Kentucky

Enormous gratitude for all that you do. You are true healers and comforters.

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Joan Lisse

Thanks to everyone for everything you are doing to help people survive this terrible pandemic! I wish you could put ads on Facebook, and on Saturday & Sunday football games so people would realize that COVID-19 is NOT A HOAX !! It has or will touch every community, no matter how rural or remote. Stay strong & thanks again!

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Joseph Guth

Massachusetts

We depend on you for our lives and for the health and safety of our loved ones. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

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Paul Hohman

We appreciate all the hard work and dedication, keep up the good work.

From

Theresa and Gene Sull

North Carolina

Thank you for risking your lives to save ours. It’s the biggest gift you can give us. Stay well and safe.

With admiration and gratitude.

From

Miriam Buchsbaum

Huntingdon Valley, PA

THANK YOU for your work for us.

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Gordon Zentner

Palm Springs

Thank you for all your efforts to keep our country safe. Stay strong. We believe in you and your message.

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Sandra Hauss

New York

Thank you for all you do to save lives. Please protect yourself. Take care.

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Stacey

Agoura Hills

Thank you for risking your own welfare to serve your community.

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Jim DeFrancisco

Mishawaka, IN

Thank you so much for putting yourselves on the line to protect us.
I’m sorry there are so many who disrespect you by not wearing masks. The rest of us appreciate you!

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Anne Hawkins

Washington State

Thank you for keeping everyone safe from this coronavirus era.

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Khalil Brathwaite

Leesburg, VA

There are no words to express what we owe you and how we love and respect you! Thank you!

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Paula Zevin

New Jersey

Bless you. You are America’s greatest heroes.

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Tom Calderone

New York

Thank you to all the incredibly sensational healthcare professionals who are working tirelessly around the clock to provide us with detailed, updated information that helps to keep all of us safe! I appreciate all that you do!

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Shirleceia

Gwinnett County - Georgia

Just want to say THANK YOU for your personal courage and dedication to helping to find a safe way forward for the rest of us during this difficult and scary time. Without your effort and sacrifice, it would be a longer, more treacherous journey. Our sincere thanks to you!!!

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Kathryn

Westlake Village, CA

When we have developed serious medical issues, we are virtually helpless to help ourselves. That is when our health is put solely into your hands. And you never walk away when the condition is too serious. You wait on your patients no matter the danger. That makes you Super Heroes and the most valued people in the world. Thank you for risking your own life to take care of ours. You are a blessing from God.

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Den Rieselman

Erlanger, KY

Because you work tirelessly behind the scenes, 24/7/365, to keep us safe, I applaud all of our public health workers...thank you!

From

Sharon Sheldon

Ann arbor, Michigan

G-d Bless

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Shelli

Pikesville MD

Thank you so much for all that you do to save lives during this terrible pandemic. We could never get through this without your dedication and courage.

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Lucille Shifrin

Florida

Thank you to all who are working so hard during this pandemic to care for the ill and help prevent more outbreaks of this deadly virus. I am grateful for your skills, knowledge and dedication to wiping out this virus. In addition, your hard work allows us to be safe and well in our own homes. You are truly a gift to all of us. With thanks and gratitude.

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Barbara Feldman

Houston, Texas

Thank you from a grateful citizen. You make a world of difference to so many of us. Thank you for your compassion and bravery.

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Joy

Philadelphia

I think about our front line heroes from all walks of life every day, and I am at a loss for words of gratitude to each and every one of them and to their families, friends and loved ones who watch them put their lives on the line for us. Thank you isn't enough.

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Carolyn M

Battle Ground, WA

Keep up the good fight.

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Jeffrey Rosenstock, MD/EIS '70

Philadelphia

Thank you from my heart! You all are amazing! ? I wish I could hug everyone. Take care. Stay well.

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Angela

Midwest

Thank you for all you do to help the rest of us, especially potentially risking the safety of your families!

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Nancy

Sun City

We see you and so appreciate you and all you do. Thank you.

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Connie

Bucks county, PA

Thank you for the important and heroic work you all do.

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Thank you for all your hard work dedication and sacrifice!

From

Aliza