New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
In her first large staff meeting, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promised Wednesday to advocate for the agency while acknowledging that congressionally funded programs lacked staff and employees were feeling burned out.
TL;DR
- New CDC director addressed staff in her first large meeting.
- She acknowledged understaffing in congressionally funded programs.
- Employee burnout was also recognized as a significant issue.
- The director promised to advocate for the agency.