Erica Schwartz
Deputy Surgeon General of the United States
18 stories
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There are about 200 flights that come into the United States from Siberia, that region. We are working with Department of Homeland Security, working (with) Department of State, Department of War, and other agencies within the government to make sure that we know exactly if anyone from that area comes into the United States,
- Schwartz said at Wall Street Journal's The Future of Health event in WashingtonThe Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026100…
What we’re doing from a whole of government standpoint is we’re making sure that we understand exactly what that threat is,
- Schwartz said at the Wall Street Journal’s The Future of Health event in Washington, DCAljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…
What is the goal of that?”
- she recalled asking Dr. SchwartzThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…
Despite repeated offers of assistance, Pennsylvania has not requested a CDC Epi-Aid, which would deploy epidemiologists and provide on-the-ground measles outbreak support,
- Schwartz’s statement, shared with CNN by email, saidCNNcnn.com/2026/09…
CDC wants to ensure maximum transparency to empower patients, providers and other stakeholders as we continue our battle against the opioid epidemic,
- said CDC Director Erica SchwartzPoliticopolitico.com/newsletters/presc…
What you’re describing is ‘Do we have a psychologically safe environment here within the CDC?’
- Schwartz saidNBC Newsnbcnews.com/health/health…
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The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…Pennsylvania woman’s measles death shows risks to people with health problems
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/pennsyl…Trump announces new drug-pricing deals with 9 pharma companies
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/health/health…President Trump will make an announcement Monday afternoon tied to his efforts to make healthcare more affordable — after insurance prices skyrocketed when expanded subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expired late last year
The Hillthehill.com/video/clips…Schwartz recognizes CDC strife in first talks with staff
The Hillthehill.com/newsletters/health…New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/cdc…The CDC on Monday released vaccination data for the 2025-2026 school year showing a 0.1% decline in vaccination coverage among children entering kindergarten and an increase in parents claiming vaccine exemptions for their children
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/us/former…Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead the FDA
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/trump…CNN News Central's Kate Bolduan gets the latest reporting from CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell about Dr. Heidi Overton who President Trump is expected to nominate as FDA Commissioner
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…CDC’s new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Real-time pollution readings collected by air quality monitors from US embassies around the world
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Schwartz faces Trump’s vaccine test
The Hillthehill.com/newsletters/health…His CNBC appearance to discuss vaccines came days after Trump signed an executive order retooling the childhood vaccination schedule, spacing them out into multiple medical visits
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/bill…Erica Schwartz clears Senate hurdle on path to CDC director confirmation
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…Dr. Erica Schwartz, who on Wednesday became the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, made some alarming comments about abortion care during her confirmation hearings and signaled a potential increased surveillance of abortion patients
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/trumps…Senate HELP Committee advances Trump’s CDC, ASPR, Labor secretary nominees
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…The narrow committee endorsements put both nominees in line for votes to be confirmed by the full Senate, which have yet to be scheduled.By the numbers: Schwartz was approved 12-10, while Kaufman was approved 12-11
Axiosaxios.com/2026/07…Sen. Cassidy: Claims on CDC vaccine safety website are ‘almost an insult to the American people’
CNNcnn.com/2026/07…Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Dr. Erica Schwartz has been nominated to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CNNcnn.com/2026/07…Cassidy, Senate Democrats grill Trump health nominees over vaccine pressures
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Trump nominates Chris Klomp for HHS deputy secretary, calls him 'a potential STAR'
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/trump…Chris Klomp has been a close adviser to the US Health and Human Services secretary for several months
CNNcnn.com/2026/06…Trump’s third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president’s agenda and fitness
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Kennedy denies pressure to back off vaccines, but casts focus elsewhere
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had another long day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, with lawmakers questioning him on his vaccine views, agency shakeups and a proposed budget that would slash HHS spending on medical research and public health
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Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…