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Dr. Erica Schwartz Takes CDC Helm | Salt Lake City News
Dr. Erica Schwartz is now the new CDC director after a tense 51-44 Senate vote, stepping into a high-stakes role tasked with rebuilding public trust in an agency battered by pandemic criticism. She vows to prioritize transparency, scientific integrity, and stronger ties with local health departments — all while preparing the U.S. for future health crises and executing the administration’s public health agenda. Her appointment follows the abrupt departure of her predecessor, Susan Monarez, whose exit was shrouded in controversy, making this moment a critical turning point for America’s…
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