路易斯安那州任命Ivelyn Griffin博士为新的外科总医师, Louisiana appoints Dr. Evelyn Griffin, a vaccine-skeptic OBGYN, as new Surgeon General amid maternal health crisis.

2025年12月8日, 路易斯安那州州长Jeff Landry任命Evelyn Griffin博士为国家新任外科总长, 接替加入疾控中心(CDC)的Ralph Abraham博士。 Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry appointed Dr. Evelyn Griffin, a board-certified OBGYN and robotic surgery pioneer, as the state’s new Surgeon General on December 8, 2025, succeeding Dr. Ralph Abraham, who joined the CDC. 在疾病防治中心免疫实践咨询小组任职的Griffin对疫苗表示怀疑,支持削弱新生儿乙型肝炎疫苗接种建议,并主张限制对性别的确认护理。 Griffin, who serves on the CDC’s Advisory Panel for Immunization Practices, has expressed skepticism about vaccines, supported weakening newborn Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations, and advocated for restrictions on gender-affirming care. 她以强调病人的自主权和知情同意而著称。 She is known for emphasizing patient autonomy and informed consent. 这项任命是在路易斯安那州不断努力解决产妇和婴儿死亡率高问题之后作出的。 The appointment follows Louisiana’s ongoing efforts to address high maternal and infant mortality rates.