Deborah Houry

Dr. Deborah Houry, former Acting Director and Chief Medical Officer of the CDC, shares her insights on the critical challenges facing public health in the U.S. She discusses the impact of political cuts and misinformation on vital programs like vaccine safety and violence prevention. Houry recounts the trauma from a CDC shooting and the moral dilemma that led her to resign. She emphasizes the urgent need for transparency and advocacy, calling on medical professionals and citizens to protect scientific integrity amidst growing politicization.