Heidi Overton FDA nomination
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Trump Nominates Heidi Overton as Commissioner of the FDA
“Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with [Health and Human Services] Secretary Kennedy, Dr Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History. She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country.”
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Overton attended medical school at the University of New Mexico and holds a doctorate in clinical investigation from Johns Hopkins University.
Overton must be confirmed by the US Senate.
The previous FDA director, Dr. Marty Makary, resigned in May.
“Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with [Health and Human Services] Secretary Kennedy, Dr Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History. She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country.”
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job
Cassidy criticized Overton's decision to participate in the childhood vaccine executive order signing.
Overton will replace former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, who resigned in May.
20% of the FDA's staff was reduced during President Trump's second term.
“Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History,”
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Overton has a doctoral degree in clinical investigation from Johns Hopkins University.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, posted that he has "strong concerns" about the nomination.
The previous FDA head, Dr. Marty Makary, resigned in May.
“exceptional judgment, professionalism, discipline and an unwavering commitment to the American people.”
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead the FDA
Overton must be confirmed by the US Senate.
Overton appeared alongside Trump as he promoted "most favoured nation" drug pricing deals.
Trump said Overton had worked directly with Secretary Kennedy and Dr Oz to deliver on his health agenda.
“Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with [Health and Human Services] Secretary Kennedy, Dr Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History. She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country.”