Mayor Johnson appoints Dr. Garth Walker as Chicago's new public health commissioner

chicago.suntimes.com

Dr. Garth Walker has been appointed Chicago's next public health commissioner. Walker, an executive at Rush Health and physician, will lead efforts to improve health equity in the city. He replaces Dr. Olusimbo Ige, who resigned in May. Walker's appointment requires City Council approval. He has experience in public health leadership and research on health disparities.


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