President Trump nominates a new FDA commissioner

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President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to be his new Food and Drug Administration commissioner. Dr. Overton is a White House domestic policy official who regularly briefs the President on various health issues. Dr. Overton would lead the agency if confirmed by the Senate. Most recently, she raised voiced concern about the Cyclospora outbreak and questioned the safety of the national food supply.

Will Humble, Executive Director of Arizona Public Health Association, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss what changes Dr. Overton may bring to the FDA.

Will Humble, Executive Director, Arizona Public Health Association

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