The Metro: What it’s like to lead a health department in Trump’s America
Oakland County Health Officer Kate Guzman spoke about the diminishing state of public health under the Trump administration and her efforts to keep people healthy.
Kate Guzman oversees the Oakland County Health Division.
People voted for President Donald Trump, in part, because he promised to shake things up. Change is happening in many spaces, including those related to public health.
In Michigan, and across the country, fewer people are getting vaccinated, more people are sick, and less individuals have health insurance. Life is also different for people who lead local public institutions.
Kate Guzman is the Oakland County Health Officer. She spoke with The Metro‘s Robyn Vincent about the current measles outbreaks, the rise in flu cases, and what she’s doing to try to keep people healthy during President Trump’s second term in office.
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