Dr. Schwartz Takes Helm at CDC | Baton Rouge News

Dr. Erica Schwartz just became the new CDC director — a major win after years of turmoil, political interference, and plummeting morale. The 22nd leader in CDC history, she’s the first confirmed in nearly a year and brings strong credentials: MD, JD, former deputy surgeon general. Her confirmation faced scrutiny over her ability to resist political pressure, but Senate skeptics warmed to her after conversations. With over a quarter of staff gone and leadership roles often filled by outsiders, the agency is in dire need of stability. Though her nomination sparked cautious hope last spring — especially since prior picks fizzled — Dr. Schwartz’s appointment signals a potential turning point toward science-led leadership at the CDC. 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/41e66f3406cd941d