CDC looks to reestablish trust with Americans following structural review
WASHINGTON — Over the last two years, you have heard a lot about the Centers for Disease Control, the nation's top authority on diseases and outbreaks. However, you have also likely heard a lot of controversy regarding the agency during both the Trump and Biden administrations.
"I think it's important to clarify," former CDC director Robert Redfield said during a White House briefing in April of 2020, following confusion over recent comments. According to recent polls, before the pandemic, 69% of Americans believed what they heard from the CDC. Now that has fallen to 44%.Recently the CDC acknowledged change is needed. On April 11th, the CDC began a one-month structural review to see what can be done differently.
Andrus says one of the most needed changes is figuring out a way to make public health less political. For instance, should the CDC director stop being in a politically-appointed position?Another suggested change? Figure out a way to get local health departments to listen more closely to what the CDC advises. The pandemic showed how powerful local public health agencies are and how some are willing to ignore suggested guidance.
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