Dr. Debra Houry
Coverage of Dr. Debra Houry in the Nexus archive.
- Former CDC chief medical officer says RFK Jr. caused ‘irreparable harm’
Dr. Debra Houry, former chief medical officer at the CDC, criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for causing irreparable harm to the agency. She expressed concerns about the direction of the CDC under his leadership.
- Ex-CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform agency
Dr. Debra Houry warned that the scientific integrity of federal health agencies is at risk due to RFK Jr.'s efforts to transform the agency, which she described as 'pure chaos'.
- Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency
Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC chief medical officer, described 'pure chaos' during Robert F. Kennedy's leadership at HHS and warned about threats to the scientific integrity of federal health agencies. She left the CDC in protest after the firing of then CDC director Susan Monarez.
- Face the Nation: Baker, Houry
NCAA President Charlie Baker and former CDC medical officer Dr. Debra Houry joined Face the Nation. The second half of the show was missed by viewers.
- Full interview: Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry
Margaret Brennan conducted a full interview with Dr. Debra Houry, a former CDC chief medical officer, which was aired on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 5, 2025. The interview was taped on July 1, 2026.