Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of a new CDC Director is significant for Washington as the agency plays a crucial role in coordinating responses to public health crises, impacting state and local health initiatives and funding for organizations like the King County Government Health Department.

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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.