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Governor-elect Sherrill Nominates Dr. Raynard Washington to Serve as the Next Department of Health Commissioner - Insider NJ
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- Sherrill nominates Raynard Washington to lead New Jersey's Department of Health, signaling a focus on robust public health leadership.
- The appointee would work with the governor-elect to protect health care access, increase price transparency, and expand physical and mental healthcare.
- Washington brings public health leadership from Mecklenburg County since 2021 and prior senior roles in Philadelphia.
- Washington holds a Ph.D. in epidemiology and has academic roles at Temple University and American University, underscoring research-led public health leadership.
- Sherrill frames Washington's nomination as part of public health leadership amid national debates on health information and pricing.
- The nomination aims to ensure New Jersey's public health system is prepared for ongoing and emerging threats while expanding access to good health.
- The appointment seeks to enhance affordability and transparency in New Jersey health care.
- Washington has health research experience at the federal level as a health research scientist for HHS.
- The news was part of Insider NJ coverage announcing Sherrill's pick for New Jersey’s health commissioner.
- Washington's past leadership includes epidemiology and public health administration in major cities.
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