Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director

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Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director

By: CBS Health Posted On: April 16, 2026 View: 2

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President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.

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