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WaPo sources: Former NCDHHS Secretary will head the CDC

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston-Riggs
Published June 2, 2023 at 6:47 AM EDT
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Former North Carolina Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen.

Former North Carolina Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen will be tapped to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Washington Post cited three anonymous sources with direct knowledge of the pending announcement.

Current CDC Director Rochelle Walensky's last day is June 30.

Cohen helped lead North Carolina through the COVID-19 pandemic and was a public face and spokeswoman for health policy for Gov. Roy Cooper's administration.

She stepped down as North Carolina's Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2021 after nearly five years on the job.
Annette Weston-Riggs
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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