According to Ehresmann herself, she plans to retire on 2nd Feb this year. She has had an illustrious career spanning around 3 decades. She was even respected for her contributions during the unavoidable Covid-19 outbreak worldwide. She was held high in regard by the people of Minnesota because of her work in her sector.
On 2nd Feb, Kris Ehresmann Will Retire
Ehresmann had become famous and familiar to the Minnesotan people as she was one of the critical leaders of Minnesota’s COVID-19 pandemic response. However, this was not her only contribution, as she had 30 memorable and distinguished years in the field. She has been a leader in many public health aspects in recent years.
One of her memorable contributions came during Minnesota’s measles outbreak which occurred in 2017. It was said to be the largest measles outbreak in the United States as per that year’s statistics. Her other contributions were during the Ebola preparedness (2014) when the world was scared of the virus and its health hazards. The fungal meningitis response of 2012 and its investigation was another outstanding contribution she made, pandemic response for H1N1(2009), the readiness to work after 9/11, and many more contributions.
What were the committees in which she represented Minnesota?
The National Vaccine Advisory Committee, the Association of State and Territorial Health Offices Infectious Disease Policy Committee, and the Advisory Committee Immunization Practices (ACIP) were some of her organizations or committees. This helped the Minnesotan people as she could also put forward the people’s perspective. She was the only second nurse named in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel.
What did governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have to say?
The Governor said that Ehresmann had been a key figure in Minnesota for a long while now, and her contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic are very well-acknowledged. Walz also said that Ehresmann would be leaving behind big shoes to be filled in, and it was an honor to work beside her.
According to Peggy Flanagan, Ehresmann was an outstanding public servant, and her dedication towards Minnesota and its resident’s safety was utmost and unquestionable. She also said that she and the Governor want to thank Ehresmann for her contributions.
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm has said that she was a highly skilled individual and communicator who had bailed Minnesota out of many problems in the work span and will always be held in those regards.
She was considered a gift for the Minnesotan society because of her fluidity, communication, and thoughtfulness. She was considered one of the best not only in Minnesota but also in the United States Of America. She was said to have worked her heart off to serve the people during the Covid -19 pandemic so that they could be relieved of their problems as soon as she could find the ways. Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and a former state epidemiologist, said that he and society consider Ehresmann would be missed.
According to Emily Emerson, the current Assistant Director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division, she would take up the role of interim director for a while. Then, the search for a new director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division would be launched.
