Second Top CDC Official Resigns Amid Leadership Crisis
#CDCLeadership #HealthPolicyRalph Abraham, the CDC's principal deputy director, resigned effective immediately, citing family obligations. He is the second top official to leave in February amid agency turmoil under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. read more
Poll Finds 75% of Americans Support Health-Based Approach to Substance Use
#SubstanceUse #HealthPolicyA 2024 poll by Legal Action Center reveals that 75% of Americans support treating substance use disorders as a health issue, not a criminal one, up from 67% in 2019. However, despite this consensus, over half of states still criminalize drug possession. read more
Robert F Kennedy Jr's potential role in health concerns Democrats
#RFKJr #HealthPolicyRobert F Kennedy Jr could lead US health and food safety in a second Trump term, sparking concern among Democrats. Kennedy, known for his vaccine-sceptical views, may take on a significant health position without Senate confirmation. Kamala Harris criticized this potential development. read more