Contagious Conversations

Dr. Richard Besser is the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, former acting director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and former chief health and medical editor at ABC News. At the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Dr. Besser leads the largest private Foundation in the country devoted solely to improving the nation’s health. The Foundation’s work is focused on building a comprehensive culture of health that provides everyone in America with a fair and just opportunity to live the healthiest life possible.  In this episode, Dr. Besser shares his career path, some takeaways from his CDC leadership experience, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s vision for building a culture of health.  For more information and full episode transcription go to Contagious Conversations (www.cdcfoundation.org/conversations). Key Takeaways:  [1:27] What led Dr. Richard Besser to this point of his career.  [2:16] Key influences in Dr. Besser’s career.   [5:40] Joining the Epidemic Int