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NewsSouth Florida TimesAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She is the first Black woman to hold this position.

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Why It Matters

The Director oversees the nation's primary public health agency, which manages disease prevention, health research, and national health emergency responses.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Dr. Erica Schwartz is the first Black woman to be appointed to the position of CDC Director.

Who's Mentioned

personDr. Erica Schwartz“New CDC Director”personDavid L. Snelling“Author of the news article”organizationU.S. Senate“Confirmed the nomination”personRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Health and Human Services Secretary”organizationSouth Florida Times“Publication source”organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Federal public health agency”personDonald Trump“President”