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National Public Health Coalition
Coverage of National Public Health Coalition in the Nexus archive.
- Third time’s a charm for CDC director as Senate finally confirms Erica Schwartz as new agency head
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a 51-44 vote. Schwartz, with a background in medicine, law, and leadership roles at the U.S. Coast Guard and as deputy surgeon general, becomes the agency's first confirmed director in nearly a year. The CDC has faced political challenges, staff losses, and leadership instability under recent administrations.