Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

March 26, 2020

Prevalence of autism rising in the U.S., new report finds

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. 8-year-olds rose 10% between 2014 and 2016, new data published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate.

By Kelsey Herbers

September 20, 2018

CDC releases new mild traumatic brain injury guideline

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new clinical recommendations for health care providers treating children with mild traumatic brain injury, often referred to as concussion.

By Tom Wilemon

June 2, 2011

Department of Preventive Medicine will expand, be re-named

By VUMC News and Communications