Dr. Brannon Traxler named DHEC’s director of public health after serving in interim role

Dr. Brannon Traxler
Courtesy: DHEC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Dr. Brannon Traxler will serve as the agency’s new director of public health. Dr. Traxler had been serving as interim director of public health for the agency. Prior to this interim role, Dr. Traxler served as DHEC’s chief medical officer.

“DHEC was fortunate to attract great candidates for this critical position and I sincerely appreciate their interest in serving the people of South Carolina,” said Dr. Edward Simmer, DHEC Director. “I am pleased to offer the position of Public Health Director to Dr. Brannon Traxler. She has done a terrific job in the interim role and I am confident that she will continue to do great things for her fellow South Carolinians.”

She will officially begin the new role on Monday.

As a lifelong South Carolinian, I am dedicated to DHEC’s mission to promote and protect the health of the people and environment of our great state, and it is an honor to be selected to work alongside our amazing DHEC team as we work together to improve the lives of all those who live, work and play in our state,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Public Health Director.

Dr. Traxler’s full bio can be found on DHEC’s website.