AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and opening remarks by Dr. Michelle Morse
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Dr. Michelle Morse, acting commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, introduces herself and her colleague to the committee. She expresses gratitude for the opportunity to testify on New York City's response to public health emergencies.
- Introduces herself and her role
- Acknowledges the committee members
- Sets the context for her testimony on public health emergency response
Dr. Michelle Morse
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Good morning chair Schulman, chair Moya, and members of the committee and subcommittee.
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I am doctor Michelle Morse, acting commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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I'm joined here today by my colleague, Vasudo Reddy, deputy director for the Bureau of Communicable Disease.
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify on New York City's response to public health emergencies.
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Together,
Christopher Leon Johnson
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New
Dr. Michelle Morse
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York City lived through the collective trauma of the last major public health emergency.