FRAMINGHAM — Gillian Carcia resigned Monday from the Framingham Board of Health — effective immediately — because she doesn’t have the time to devote to the position. Public health uncertaintyCarcia’s departure adds to the uncertainty in the city’s public health efforts. The Framingham Health Department has been without a permanent director since Sam Wong took a medical leave in January, then submitted his resignation the following month. More:Former Framingham health director Sam Wong takes job with state DPHThe state Department of Public Health announced this week that Wong will serve as director of the agency's Office of Local and Regional Health. Some councilors pointed to Charles’ lack of experience leading a municipal public health department as the reason for opposing her appointment.

Source: MetroXpress July 16, 2021 18:55 UTC