White House narrows CDC chief pick to Dr. Erica Schwartz
TL;DR
Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Coast Guard rear admiral and former deputy Surgeon General with 24 years in the Public Health Service, has emerged as the White House’s frontrunner to head the CDC after the agency’s leadership turmoil and the ouster of Susan Monarez; the transition has seen leadership in an acting capacity under Jay Bhattacharya, highlighting ongoing morale and staffing challenges at the agency.
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