By rssfeeds-admin Dr. Edward Simmer is currently the Interim Head of the South Carolina Department of Public Health and is Governor McMaster’s pick to lead the agency.
“Since I was confirmed a little over four years ago, what I envision to accomplish things moving forward, to help South Carolina to become the healthiest state in the nation, is the goal I have set for our agency. ”
Several state agencies leaders were in attendance to show support for Simmer at the statehouse, while some South Carolinians wore stickers to show their opposition.
“I don’t want weak men leading the state, because what’s coming down the pipeline, the future is probably another pandemic scandal endemic, however you want to call it,” said activist Evan Mulch.
When Simmer started at the Department of Health and Environmental Control in 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic was already in full swing. The concerns raised centered not on the future of the Department of Public Health but about how Simmer handled the pandemic.
Senator Tom Corbin (R – District Greenville) asked Simmer…
“It is my contention that it is wrong for this State to promote the vaccine as being safe and effective when, in my opinion, is not as I like to know what your opinion.”
Simmer replied, “Most of the studies and experts I have read have said that if there is DNA there in some small quantity, it poses no risk.”
Simmer said he believes vaccine discussions should be between a patient and their doctor.
“I know is very important to many of you and to me. I strongly support medical freedom and the sanctity and value of the physician-patient relationship.”
Simmer said his goal remains to protect the safety and improve the health of South Carolinians.
Chairman of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee, Senator Daniel Verdin said they plan to have another meeting to ask more questions and eventually vote to confirm or deny Dr. Simmer.
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