South Carolina's governor nominates Dr. Edward Simmer as the first head of the new Department of Public Health.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has nominated Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the newly-formed Department of Public Health. Simmer, who previously led the Department of Health and Environmental Control through the COVID-19 pandemic, will need Senate confirmation for the role. His appointment comes as the state reorganizes its health agencies, with Simmer's salary set at $258,960.

November 19, 2024
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