Former Coast Guard Doctor Nominated for CDC Leadership Position

Former Coast Guard Doctor Nominated for CDC Director Position

Dr. Erica Schwartz, a retired Coast Guard officer with decades of public health experience, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to reports, Dr. Schwartz served as the deputy surgeon general under former President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017. She also worked at the CDC before her appointment.

The nomination comes amid controversy surrounding the CDC’s handling of various health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Schwartz has a background in medicine and public health, having earned a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Her experience includes working on infectious disease outbreaks and developing policies to address public health crises.

President Trump announced Dr. Schwartz’s nomination earlier this week, stating that she would be an “excellent choice” for the position.

Dr. Schwartz will now undergo a confirmation process before being officially appointed as the new director of the CDC.

The White House has not released further information on the nomination or the selection process.

Source: Google News World