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Louisiana appoints Dr. Evelyn Griffin, a vaccine-skeptic OBGYN, as new Surgeon General amid maternal health crisis.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry appointed Dr. Evelyn Griffin, a board-certified OBGYN and robotic surgery pioneer, as the state’s new Surgeon General on December 8, 2025, succeeding Dr. Ralph Abraham, who joined the CDC.
Griffin, who serves on the CDC’s Advisory Panel for Immunization Practices, has expressed skepticism about vaccines, supported weakening newborn Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations, and advocated for restrictions on gender-affirming care.
She is known for emphasizing patient autonomy and informed consent.
The appointment follows Louisiana’s ongoing efforts to address high maternal and infant mortality rates.
Louisiana nombra a la Dra. Evelyn Griffin, una ginecóloga escéptica de las vacunas, como nueva Cirujana General en medio de la crisis de salud materna.