The Trump administration has selected Jim O’Neill — HHS’ deputy secretary — to serve as acting CDC director after Susan Monarez, PhD, was ousted from the role after one month, an HHS spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. Seven things to know: …
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Susan Monarez, PhD, was abruptly fired from her role as CDC director Aug. 27 after refusing to resign. The news comes nearly one month after she was confirmed into the role July 29. “Susan Monarez is no longer director of…
The Senate voted 51-47 on July 29 to confirm Susan Monarez, PhD, as the new CDC director following her nomination by President Donald Trump in March. Dr. Monarez has served as acting CDC director since January and became President Trump’s…