Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH

Nominee for CDC Director, Chief of Infectious Diseases @MGHMedicine, Decision science researcher, Mother of boys

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

I’m honored to join the @CDCgov team! I'll be tweeting from @CDCDirector moving forward. Please follow me there for updates.

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

At #IDWeek2024 and very much looking forward to joining @jonlovett tonight in LA with some ID colleagues and COVID heroes.

[With Honor Action @WithHonorAction]

"What a Wonderful World" by Ukrainian Warfighters for President Carter's 100th Birthday. It is our honor to be together @CarterCenter today.
@DefenceU @culturalforces

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

@benjaminwittes @JSEllenberg @jschaenman @inlieuoffunshow @dcopaken @drJoshS @royperlis @CDCDirector Holding you to that!

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

In the weeks and months ahead, the Biden-Harris administration will take key steps to dramatically increase #vaccinations in this country. Read more about our plan in @USATODAY:
https://t.co/goEnkkXc74

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Thank you @ASlavitt for having me on @inthebubblepod, and for the great conversation about getting to work at the CDC to boost vaccinations and get the pandemic under control. Tons of work ahead – so glad we'll have your help!

[In the Bubble @inthebubblepod]

Meet the new @CDCgov Director, @RWalensky!

Learn what she's about in this interview with @ASlavitt where they talk about the challenges she'll face in her new role, her priorities for the CDC, and her plans for a different path for our country. Listen: https://t.co/eMxhufEecR

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

I promise to work with my colleagues at the C.D.C. to harness the power of American science to confront the enormous challenges we face.
https://t.co/5rQeE7pz96

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Studies have demonstrated the COVID-19 vaccine is safe. The vaccine gives us hope. And I urge everyone to take it once it is available. Until then and after you are vaccinated, please continue to stay safe and vigilant.

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

@HIVMA could not be in better hands! Will miss you all...

[IDSA @IDSAInfo]

Please welcome Dr. Marwan Haddad, the new chair-elect of @HIVMA.

A leader in expanding access to integrated primary care, HIV, HCV & substance use treatment services, Dr. Haddad fills the vacancy left by the appointment of @RWalensky to lead @CDCgov.

📄: https://t.co/RiKpO5Nub8

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Today, I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at @MassGeneralNews. I've never had more faith in the promise of science and the power of hope to get us through this. I urge all Americans to get vaccinated as soon as you're able, wear a mask, and stop the spread.

[MGH Division of Infectious Diseases @mgh_id]

Today we are pleased to welcome @drlouiseivers as she takes the helm as our interim Division Chief! Thank you for taking on this role!

We bid farewell to @RWalensky and wish her the best of luck @CDCgov!

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

New Year's Resolutions from the Boston ID Chiefs. Please ring in the New Year at home and let us all look to a vaccine-full, bright 2021 ahead! @mgh_id @MassGeneralNews @CDCgov @hboucher3

https://t.co/WS9jSYmNMk

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

The road ahead will be challenging and together we can get through it.

The CDC will be committed to the science, promoting public trust, transparency, and communicating to the American people the good and the bad news when we know it.

[CNN This Morning with Audie Cornish @CNNThisMorning]

“I think we all need to acknowledge that on Jan. 21, things are going to be bad. It's going to be dark,” incoming CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says. She said she will promote more testing, vaccine distribution and health equity as a path forward. https://t.co/zhGfqiddaO

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Help is here; vaccine rollout is underway. But vaccines will not get us out of our current surge.

Please wear a mask, social distance, and make smart decisions—especially for the holidays—to keep your loved ones and neighbors safe.

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Today, I received the COVID-19 vaccine.

To the scientists and researchers who worked tirelessly to make this possible — thank you. We owe you an awful lot.

And to the American people — know there is nothing to worry about. When the vaccine is available, I urge you to take it.

[Loren Walensky @LorenWalensky]

In thinking about silver linings from a harrowing 2020, at the top of my list is this beautiful baby girl born to one of my very first pediatric cancer patients - a miracle survivor of multiple relapses and now a beaming Dad. Picture posted below with parental permission 🥰

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Opioid use disorder does not discriminate—It crosses geographic, demographic, and socio-economic lines.

@vivek_murthy, @XavierBecerra, and I will work together in the name of every person and family who has suffered to combat this epidemic and prevent further addiction and loss.

[The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46]

Statement by HHS, Surgeon General, and CDC nominees on record opioid deaths and spike in overdoses during pandemic:

https://t.co/rukJgKaj2Q

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

I’m proud that my husband Dr. @LorenWalensky got the COVID-19 vaccine today. He’s on the front lines caring for children with cancer at the @DanaFarber Cancer Institute. Please stay safe…more vaccines are coming!

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Thank you to @jeremyfaust and @hmkyale for collaborating with me on this piece. Let's keep pushing forward.

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

The largest burden of COVID-19 deaths has fallen on people over 65, but young people are also dying at historic rates. There's been ~12,000 more deaths than expected among young adults.

So wear a mask, be safe. Do your part as the vaccine is distributed. https://t.co/mq2uCNmKXk

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Not seeing our loved ones, not being able to be together or embrace each other, is incredibly hard. I know people are frustrated. But we need your patience just a little while longer. Your 9-1-1 call is being answered.