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Schwartz Takes CDC Helm Amid Staff Exodus | Chicago News
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Dr. Erica Schwartz, a physician, attorney, and retired rear admiral, has been confirmed as the new CDC director — a major win after nearly a year without leadership. With over 3,000 staff departing since Trump’s return and morale in freefall, she steps into a critical role tasked with rebuilding the agency. Senators were reassured by her commitment to science over politics, and her background as deputy surgeon general and Coast Guard chief medical officer signals strong readiness. She’s the third nominee in 18 months — a sign of how politically fraught this position has become — but now, with her confirmation, the CDC has a leader poised to restore credibility and public trust.
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