After the highly-publicized firing of Dr. Allison Arwady, the Chicago Department of Public Health is moving forward under interim leadership.
Acting Commissioner Fikirte Wagaw took over the department after Arwady's ouster, with more than 20 years of experience in local public health under her belt.
Wagaw received a master’s degree in health policy and administration from UIC and a BA from the University of Michigan,She also served as first-deputy commissioner of CDPH prior to Arwady’s firing. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyAccording to the city, she “oversaw and coordinated cross-department functions and initiatives, guided by and in support of the department’s focus on racial and health equity.”
She also has worked as a community planner, epidemiologist and public health administration with CDPH, according to the city.
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