Author: Anne Brown

U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya has been appointed as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to an administration official. This appointment is part of a larger reorganization within the health department as the midterm elections approach. Jim O’Neill, the current Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and acting CDC director since August, will step down from both positions. O’Neill will transition to a new role as the director of the National Science Foundation. Bhattacharya, a professor at Stanford University who has been a vocal critic of lockdown measures…

In a significant leadership shift within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Jay Bhattacharya, the current director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is set to assume the role of acting director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This announcement was made on Wednesday and is expected to play a pivotal role as the department prepares for the upcoming midterm elections. Jim O’Neill, the acting CDC director since August, will step down as part of this reorganization and is anticipated to transition to a new position as director of the National Science Foundation. Bhattacharya,…

Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), has been appointed as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to a Trump administration official. This appointment is part of a larger restructuring within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.Jim O’Neill, the current acting CDC director since August, will step down as part of this leadership overhaul. O’Neill has been offered the position of director at the National Science Foundation.Bhattacharya, a prominent professor at Stanford University known for his stance against lockdowns and COVID-19…

Jay Bhattacharya Appointed Acting Director of CDC Amid Leadership ChangesU.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya will temporarily take the reins as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This shift comes amid a broader restructuring within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the nation approaches midterm elections.Jim O’Neill, the Deputy Secretary of HHS, has been serving as acting CDC director since August but will now relinquish his position as part of the leadership shakeup. O’Neill has been offered a new role as the Director of the National Science Foundation.Bhattacharya, a…

In a significant leadership change, Jay Bhattacharya, the Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), will serve as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to a Trump administration official. This transition is part of a broader restructuring within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the midterm elections approach. Jim O’Neill, the current acting director of the CDC since August, will be stepping down from both his roles within the department. He has been offered a position as the director of the National Science Foundation. Bhattacharya, a prominent figure…

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 – Jay Bhattacharya, the Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), will temporarily assume the role of acting director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of a significant restructuring within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ahead of the midterm elections.Jim O’Neill, who has held the acting CDC director position since August, will depart from both his roles, with plans to be appointed as the new director of the National Science Foundation. Bhattacharya’s interim appointment is a notable change in leadership for the CDC, which has faced considerable…

In a significant shakeup within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Jay Bhattacharya, the current Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has been appointed as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This decision follows the departure of Jim O’Neill, who has held the acting director position at the CDC since August.O’Neill is set to transition to a role as the director of the National Science Foundation. The announcement was made on Wednesday by a Trump administration official, marking a pivotal moment as the health department prepares for the upcoming midterm…

The New York City Health Department announced on Wednesday its membership in the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a move that follows President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the U.N. health agency. This significant development highlights a growing trend among Democratic leaders who, in response to the federal withdrawal from the WHO, are opting to join the organization’s network to bolster their public health responses. Notably, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have also declared their states will participate in the WHO’s global initiative. New York City Mayor…

U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, as his nominee for the position of U.S. Surgeon General. This decision marks his third nomination for the role, following the withdrawal of Casey Means’ nomination.The announcement has sparked a conflict between Trump and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. Trump has accused Cassidy of obstructing Means’ nomination, labeling him as a “very disloyal person.” Means, an ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., struggled to secure enough support to pass from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, which Cassidy chairs.With…

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter has sparked widespread controversy with an email that featured the phrase “F*** Trump” four times, including once in the subject line. This email, which went out the day after the latest assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, has quickly gained attention for its lack of sensitivity in light of the recent attack. Porter’s email, which was sent out Sunday, made no mention of the attack on Trump’s life. Instead, it featured an aggressive tone, starting with the phrase: “Today, I wanna start with one simple, powerful message we…