Dr. Cole Reappointed Amid Controversy | Seattle News

Dr. Ryan Cole, the controversial pathologist known for his vocal opposition to COVID vaccines, is set to remain on Idaho’s largest public health board — the Central District Health — until June 2031, despite a stormy tenure marked by legal battles, license restrictions, and a high-profile malpractice lawsuit over an alleged false cancer diagnosis. His reappointment, backed by Ada County Commissioners and endorsed by other counties, comes as the board still offers COVID vaccines but is considering a potential future pause — a move Cole helped push in 2024. Praised by board leaders for his candidness and deep understanding of physiology, Cole also serves on the Independent Medical Alliance, promoting unproven treatments, and recently renewed his Idaho medical license — a move that underscores his continued presence in the state’s health policy arena. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/293eb72347546afc