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flag Louisiana appoints Dr. Evelyn Griffin, a vaccine-skeptic OBGYN, as new Surgeon General amid maternal health crisis.

flag 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. flag 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. flag She is known for emphasizing patient autonomy and informed consent. flag The appointment follows Louisiana’s ongoing efforts to address high maternal and infant mortality rates.

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