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New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting

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Dr. Erica Schwartz spoke to CDC employees Wednesday at her first “all hands” staff meeting.

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The Conversation US
The CDC has a new director – now comes the hard part (opens The Conversation US)
Published Aug 19, 2026
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Amid multiple disease outbreaks and intense political pressures, Director Erica Schwartz will need to defend scientific independence.
Government Executive
The CDC director’s job just got a lot more complicated (opens Government Executive)
Published Aug 19, 2026
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Dr. Erica Schwartz is taking over an agency facing a string of outbreaks, political pressure and deep workforce cuts. Her Senate confirmation gives Congress a new way to hold her accountable.
Federal News Network
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting (opens Federal News Network)
Published Aug 19, 2026
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Dr. Erica Schwartz spoke to CDC employees Wednesday at her first “all hands” staff meeting.
The Hill
Schwartz recognizes CDC strife in first talks with staff (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 20, 2026
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Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Schwartz recognizes CDC strife in first talks with staff Erica Schwartz, the newly confirmed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), acknowledged the agency she is now tasked with leading face…

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