New St. Louis Health Director Named

CBS St. Louis

September 1, 2021

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has named a new health director.

In a Wednesday morning press conference, Jones announced that Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, would take over at the head of the department. Dr. Hlatshwayo Davis is an infectious disease specialist at John Cochran VA Medical Center. She has also been the co-chair of an initiative to reduce local HIV and AIDS cases.

“I am humbled and honored to accept this position which affords me the opportunity to continue to serve the city that I love, now at the highest level,” Dr. Hlatshwayo Davis said after Jones’ announcement. “In this city I have cared for patients in two different hospital systems, I have taught and led initiatives in our communities, and with my husband Jesse I have raised my own children alongside the residents of this great city.”

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