CDC director dismissed by White House after declining to resign
CDC Director Fired Amid Controversy On Wednesday, the White House announced that Susan Monares has been dismissed from her role as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). White House spokesperson Kush Desai stated, “Susan Monares does not align with the president’s goal of improving public health, which is evident from her […]
Sanders calls the removal of the CDC director ‘unacceptable’
Senator Criticizes CDC Director’s Dismissal Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has spoken out against the recent actions of Susan Monares, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), labeling them “outrageous.” He is calling for the Senate to conduct an oversight hearing regarding personnel changes at the agency. “It’s ridiculous,” Sanders remarked about […]
GOP Health chair: Notable exits at CDC will need monitoring
CDC Leadership Shakeup Under Scrutiny Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who heads the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, has emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance following the departure of several key figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including CDC Director Susan Monarez. Cassidy notably supported the confirmation of Health and Human […]
CDC director refuses to step down, insists she will not resign
Susan Monares was reportedly removed from her position as CDC director on Wednesday, only a few weeks after taking office. She stated that she hadn’t been fired or resigned just hours later. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced via a statement that Monares was no longer leading the Centers for Disease Control […]
CDC director dismissed by Trump administration declines to resign
Several Officials Reportedly Resigned from the CDC Recent reports indicate that key figures at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have stepped down from their positions. This follows panelists Tom Bevan, Josh Kraushal, and Yemisi Egbewore resigning partly due to the way the Trump Administration is handling public health issues. Meanwhile, Susan Monares, […]
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 […]