Three CDC officials step down due to concerns about the misuse of public health.
At least three high-ranking officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resigned on Wednesday, citing recent shifts in leadership and policy that have hindered their abilities to effectively serve in their public health roles. The resignations coincided with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s announcement regarding new restrictions on Covid-19 vaccine access. Resignations […]
CDC director Susan Monarez leaves the agency shortly after taking office.
Susan Monares Leaves CDC Soon After Taking Office Susan Monares, recently appointed as the U.S. Director of Disease Control and Prevention, has departed from the agency just weeks after her swearing-in, as reported by Trump administration officials on Wednesday. The Washington Post mentioned that her exit took place on Wednesday morning, suggesting it was abrupt, […]
The lack of response from the Trump administration regarding the CDC shooting encourages further political violence.
On August 8, an individual discharged 500 rounds at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, resulting in casualties among law enforcement and specifically targeting health workers. This act of political violence raises serious concerns. Sadly, the lack of response from our leaders seems to only encourage such behavior. Gun violence manifests in various ways, yet […]
Highly processed foods drive health issues across the U.S., according to CDC research.
Processed Foods and America’s Health Crisis This might be tragic, but I guess it’s not entirely unexpected. Recently, the CDC published a report indicating that a staggering amount of calories—more than half—consumed by many Americans comes from ultra-processed foods. It feels like we’re “starved in the midst of abundance.” We have farmers and ranchers capable […]
Doctors take legal action against CDC regarding childhood vaccination schedule, seeking evidence it is more beneficial than harmful.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who heads the Health and Human Services, mentioned during a council hearing in June that children receive “69-92 jabs” by the time they are 18. Currently, two doctors are trying to shift the burden of proof on vaccine efficacy from patients to government agencies. “I can’t say with certainty that vaccines […]
Officers honor Georgia police officer who lost his life after CDC shooting in heartfelt ceremony
On the first day leading the Academy of Police, Dekalb County Police Sgt. Tre Jones recognized that David Rose had made a choice that typically takes weeks to finalize. What surprised him, however, was Rose’s agility on the basketball court. It wasn’t long before he witnessed those same moves in a courtroom setting, with Rose’s […]
HHS is ending recognition of unions for employees at the CDC, FDA, NIH, and other agencies.
HHS Recognizes Union Representatives, Citing a Focus on Mission-Critical Work On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will officially recognize union representatives for multiple sub-agencies and office staff, stating this decision will help eliminate “unnecessary obstacles to mission-critical work.” However, HHS is not extending this recognition to representatives involved […]
CDC cuts 600 jobs as part of larger HHS reorganization efforts
CDC Layoffs Amid Major Restructuring Recent reports confirm that around 600 employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. have been laid off as part of a significant restructuring initiative within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which was announced back in March. The goal outlined by HHS […]
Government reinstates paused funding for CDC research
A significant amount of funding, amounting to tens of millions of dollars, has been allocated to a health initiative managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after being halted during the Trump administration. Multiple CDC employees report that the White House Management and Budget Office (OMB) has approved the agency’s spending strategy […]
CDC confirms approximately 600 job cuts; union claims workforce is ‘devastated’
CDC Layoffs Impact Hundreds After Court Ruling Recently, a federal judge approved layoff notices for hundreds of employees, while apparently protecting some offices within the CDC. According to a spokesperson from the U.S. Government Employee Federation (AFGE), “We can confirm that around 600 CDC employees have been let go.” The layoffs spanned multiple divisions, including […]