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FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 file photo, Dr. Edward Simmer answers questions from the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs committee in Columbia, S.C. Simmer was confirmed director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in February and has asked lawmakers for time to figure out department reforms before the legislature tries to break apart the agency. (AP Photo/Michelle Liu, File)

South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency

By MICHELLE LIU - Associated Press

Dr. Edward Simmer answers questions from the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs committee in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Simmer was nominated to lead the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control by the agency's board in December and must be confirmed by the state Senate before he can take charge. (AP Photo/Michelle Liu)

Retired military doctor is SC health agency’s new director

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

Dr. Edward Simmer answers questions from the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs committee in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Simmer was nominated to lead the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control by the agency's board in December and must be confirmed by the state Senate before he can take charge. (AP Photo/Michelle Liu)

Senate panel OKs military doctor tapped to lead health dept.

By MICHELLE LIU - Associated Press