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SAN DIEGO - Dr. Wilma Wooten , San Diego County's public health officer and the face of the county's COVID-19 response, announced her retirement Tuesday following 23 years of service."During her career, Dr. Wooten has prioritized the prevention and control of infectious disease, protection from environmental hazards and promoted injury prevention," county officials said in a statement.
"The COVID adversity did not just build her character. It revealed her character," said Susan Fanelli, chief deputy director at CDPH, during the award presentation in Sacramento in May."Throughout her life, Dr. Wooten has broken barriers and has served as a role model for young people, especially Black American girls who wish to pursue a career in medicine and science."
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