Zink, who became nationally known for her role helping Alaskans navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, said she would leave the position in early April.
Alaska chief medical officer Dr. Anne Zink, photographed outside the State of Alaska Public Health Laboratory on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Anchorage.
“It’s definitely been the opportunity of a lifetime, and has been an amazing experience,” she said in an interview. “But it’s just time to to make a career change and do some other new things.” An Alaska Department of Health spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions Friday about the timeline of a new appointment.
“Most of the previous chief medical officers have transitioned at non-governor election times. And so that has always been my goal — to transition at a time not associated with elections, just to try to keep this position as apolitical as possible,” she said.
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