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How does somebody with no medical background replace a medical doctor to become the new Secretary of Health and Human Services in CA?
by Aria Morgan,
September 9, 2024
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Governor Newsom’s latest appointment raises eyebrows:

Kim Johnson, former Director of the California Department of Social Services has been named the new Secretary of California Health and Human Services.

What’s the issue? Johnson is replacing a medical doctor and has no prior medical background. If we discover any formal medical training, this article will be updated accordingly.

FROM THE DESK OF GAVIN NEWSOM:
“Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the departure of California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has led the agency since March 2019. The Governor appointed California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Director Kim Johnson to serve as the new CalHHS Secretary.”

Kim Johnson

 

About the Author, Aria Morgan

Aria Morgan, a UCLA Honors graduate, is a dedicated civil rights, medical freedom, and free speech advocate. As Director of Content at Free Now Foundation and former Managing Editor of Children's Health Defense-CA, she brings extensive experience to her work. Aria also educates on health and wellness, supporting those with injuries and chronic conditions. Her diverse career is driven by a strong commitment to safeguarding individual freedoms and fostering well-being for everyone.

6 Comments

  1. Oscar

    CalHHS stands for California Department of Health Care Services. It is a department of the California government responsible for managing and overseeing the state’s healthcare programs, including Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. CalHHS provides healthcare services and benefits to low-income residents of California, including children, families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The department also works to improve healthcare outcomes, manage healthcare costs, and promote healthy behaviors throughout the state.

    I don’t see a problem with that person without a medical background for this position.

    Did I miss anything?

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    • Aria Morgan

      Hi Oscar, thank you for your comment and dialogue. It was very odd to us that Johnson replaced a doctor, and try as hard as we could, we did not find anything in her bio or online which indicated that she had medical training.

      Cal HHS stands for the CA Dept of Health and Human Services.

      “SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
      Dr. Mark Ghaly, who became the face of California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is leaving his role as the state’s Health and Human Service secretary.

      Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Friday that Ghaly will facilitate a leadership transition through the end of September. The governor appointed Department of Social Services director Kim Johnson as Ghaly’s replacement.”

      source: https://www.kcra.com/article/dr-mark-ghaly-departs-as-california-hhs-secretary/62084037

      Although Johnson will not be in CDPH, CDPH falls under Ca HHS, and requires a medical degree:

      “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
      Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the Medical Board of California (originally known as California Board of Medical Quality Assurance) or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. (Applicants who are in the process of securing approval of their qualifications by the Medical Board of California or the Board of Osteopathic Examiners willbe admitted to the examination, but the Board to which application is made must determine that all legal requirements have been met before candidates will be eligible for appointment.”

      source: https://calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8H1AE01.PDF

      We also asked A.I., just to see what it said. Our question was: “Is a medical degree required to be a public health officer in CA?”

      Amongst other things, it summarized the following requirements:

      “Yes, a medical degree is typically required to become a health officer in California:
      Physician: A health officer must be a physician with a valid California license to practice medicine.
      Education: A health officer must have a doctor of medicine degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
      Experience: A health officer must have experience in public health, such as three years of public health medical experience.
      Certification: A health officer may need to be certified by a recognized American Specialty Board.
      Master’s degree: A health officer may need a master’s degree in public health from an accredited school.”
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      Given all of this, we thought it quite odd.

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  2. Carol Britton

    I had a Religious exemption to decline the COVID19 vaccine along with several of my colleagues. However, Kaiser Permanente HMO put pressure on us to take the injection. I was eventually fired along with my white coworkers. There were several Black and Hispanic coworkers who had Religious Exemptions and were not fired.
    This is a civil rights violation and discriminatory. Is any one going to help us fight this injustice?
    Carol Britton

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  3. Phyllis

    IF Ms. Johnson is not a medical doctor, then anything she might try to dictate will be optional to the public. Even better. Too many dictates by too many appointed but non-elected bullies trying to control everything and everyone. Covid taught us that compliance is up to the individual. Yes, it cost jobs and threats, but that is what a dictatorial type governing system is all about. Threats, and bullying scare tactics. The only way to stop bullying is by standing up to stand up to it.

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    • Aria Morgan

      Hi Phyllis, what a great point! There may be an upside to this, after all. Thank you for reading and engaging with us. We appreciate your support!

      Reply

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