Pa.’s top health official leaving position for job in private sector
(Harrisburg) — The state’s top health official is stepping down for a job in the private sector.
Governor Tom Wolf’s office says Health Secretary Karen Murphy will be leaving her position with the commonwealth around the end of June.
Murphy has led the health department during a time of transformation.
She has taken the lead on a new prescription drug monitoring program, while also tightening regulations around immunizations for kids, and implementing a new medical marijuana program.
Murphy leaves as Governor Wolf is working to consolidate the state’s Department of Health with three other state departments, in a bid to save money.
A collection of interviews, photos, and music videos, featuring local musicians who have stopped by the WITF performance studio to share a little discussion and sound. Produced by WITF’s Joe Ulrich.
