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Schwartz Takes CDC Helm Amid Turmoil | Irvine News
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Dr. Erica Schwartz is finally confirmed as CDC director — a major win after nearly a year of chaos, with 3,000 staff departures and three failed nominees in just 18 months. A medical and law graduate with deep public health experience, she’s the first confirmed leader since Trump’s original pick — and the 22nd in history. While some senators questioned her ability to resist political pressure, reassurances helped ease concerns. With morale low and temporary leaders lacking expertise, Schwartz’s arrival could signal the stability this beleaguered agency desperately needs.
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