Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director

Why it matters locally: Given that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is headquartered in Atlanta, the confirmation of a permanent director is significant for the agency's operations and its continued collaborations with public health initiatives across Georgia.

Washington — The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her confirmation establishes a permanent director for the agency, a position that remained open for more than one year. Dr. Schwartz now assumes leadership of the CDC, an organization responsible for protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.