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Newsom Launches PHNIX to Revitalize California's Public Health

12/16/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX), led by former CDC officials Susan Monarez and Debra Houry, ousted amid conflicts with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over vaccine policies.
The initiative aims to modernize public health infrastructure and restore trust in science.
Newsom's office says PHNIX will counter dismantling of public health programs.
Monarez and Houry will integrate healthcare data systems and enhance surveillance.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Public Health Network Innovation Exchange (PHNIX), led by former CDC officials Susan Monarez and Debra Houry, ousted amid conflicts with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over vaccine policies.
The initiative aims to modernize public health infrastructure and restore trust in science.
Newsom's office says PHNIX will counter dismantling of public health programs.
Monarez and Houry will integrate healthcare data systems and enhance surveillance.