The Latest Breaking News from Erica Schwartz

Trump’s CDC nominee vows to ‘never betray the science’ in Senate hearing

Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency.

The Independent UK · Jul 15

How the next CDC director could reshape America’s $5.3 trillion health care industry

The CDC’s next leader could influence vaccine policy, hospital care, disease surveillance, and public trust at a pivotal moment for U.S. health care.

Fortune · May 5

RFK Jr blames migrants for measles and other diseases in the US: ‘It has nothing to do with me’

Trump’s Health Secretary dismissed any blame during hearing of House Energy and Commerce Committee

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC

The CDC has been without a permanent political leader since Susan Monarez was fired in August.

Axios · Apr 16

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, ex-deputy surgeon general, as CDC director

Schwartz was deputy surgeon general under Trump’s first administration and is a rear admiral in the US Coast Guard

The Guardian - US · Apr 16

Trump taps former deputy surgeon general Schwartz to lead CDC

President Donald Trump on Thursday selected Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general and medical doctor, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he announced on Truth Social. Schwartz, who will require Senate confirmation, was deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term and is a retired rear admiral in…

Roll Call · Apr 16