Another CDC leader resigns, leaves role after 6 months on job

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is experiencing yet another leadership change.

Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Dir. Dr. Jennifer Shuford has left her role with the federal health agency.

According to a statement from the agency, Shuford’s last day was Thursday.

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“I am leaving to spend more time with my family. I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to help lead CDC,” Shuford said in a statement. “It has been an amazing experience and I will be forever grateful for it.”

Shuford took on the CMO job in April, after serving as the commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.

CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz thanked Shuford for her leadership and commitment to public health.

“I am deeply grateful for Dr. Shuford’s outstanding leadership and commitment to CDC and public health, especially as she has navigated an exceptionally demanding, high-profile, and constantly evolving environment over the past several months,” Schwartz said.

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