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New CDC director grew up on Wisconsin dairy farm, has two degrees from UW-Madison
The new head of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deep Wisconsin ties.
Senate confirms Trump nominee Susan Monarez as CDC director
Monarez is the first CDC director nominee who required Senate confirmation after Congress passed a law requiring it in 2022 ...
Questions and expectations rise as Monarez steps into director’s role at CDC
Dr. Susan Monarez is slated to be sworn in as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, a ...
Who is Susan Monarez? Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead CDC
The Senate has reportedly confirmed Trump nominee Susan Monarez to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump's CDC pick confirmed—but her pro-vaccine stance may clash with RFK Jr.'s agenda
Susan Monarez, a Washington public health official, became President Donald Trump's CDC director, but her vision may be at ...