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COVID czar Dr. Kanter stepping down
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:47 pm
LA Illuminator
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Dr. Joe Kanter, the physician who led Louisiana’s battle against COVID-19 and other public health threats is stepping down from his post, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed Monday.
Kanter has been the state health officer since January 2021, having replaced Dr. Jimmy Guidry who held the office for 24 years.
“It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve the people of Louisiana,” Kanter said in a text message when reached Monday afternoon. He declined to comment on the reasons for his departure.
Dr. Pete Croughan, deputy LDH secretary, has been named interim state health officer, a department spokesperson said.
As the state’s top medical official, Kanter gained prominence during the COVID pandemic for providing regular updates on the virus’ impact and the state’s response to it. Staying above the political fray over the virus, he countered rampant misinformation — much of it from dissenting public officials — about the coronavirus, government and business mandates to limit its spread and eventually COVID vaccines.
Kanter’s message on COVID vaccines was consistent and backed by solid science: The shot alone doesn’t convey immunity, but widespread inoculations could reduce COVID spread and severity among those who contract the virus.
His pro-vaccination stance is at odds with public statements from Gov. Landry, who as attorney general invited vaccine-skeptic Robert Kennedy Jr. to testify before a legislative health committee in December 2021. Kennedy, who is running a dark horse campaign for president, has leaned on widely debunked theories to justify his opposition and spread disinformation on the COVID vaccines and other shots.
After a lengthy, falsehood-filled presentation from Kennedy, Kanter appeared before the House Health and Welfare Committee that was considering the addition of the COVID vaccine to those required for school children. The doctor questioned why Kennedy, accompanied by Landry at the hearing, was given the platform to share “cherry-picked” data that he twisted to support his points.
“If you look at this individual and his track record, he has done the exact same thing for countless vaccines,” Kanter said. “He has been at the center of pieces of myths and misinformation on other vaccines that have really caused families harm.”
Kanter spearheaded vaccine drives among nursing home residents and staff, who were among the hardest hit with COVID fatalities and serious illnesses early in the pandemic. Cases dropped significantly at sites where vaccination rates surpassed the 80% rate.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, Kanter led state efforts to relocate residents from seven senior care facilities in southeast Louisiana who were taken to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish to ride out the storm.
Days later, state health officials found the elderly and infirm in squalid conditions at the site. Five deaths were attributed to their evacuation, and Kanter ordered all of the nursing homes involved closed. Residents and their families have sued owner Bob Dean, who can no longer receive federal dollars to operate nursing homes.
In his nearly six years at the state health department, Kanter worked under four different state health secretaries: Dr. Rebekah Gee, Dr. Courtney Phillips and Stephen Russo, all appointees of Gov. John Bel Edwards; and, for less than two months, Dr. Ralph Abraham, Gov. Jeff Landry’s pick to lead the state health department.
Kanter would not say what his next professional move will be. He continues to hold the others jobs he maintained while working with the state. He’s on the medical staff at University Health Center in New Orleans and a faculty member at LSU Health Sciences Center and Tulane University School of Medicine.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:52 pm to Areddishfish
I worked with him for a while a few years ago. Super nice and smart guy.
A lot of down votes here. This was well before COVID. Don't know much about what he has been doing for the state. If he turned into a twat like the other lady then frick him.
A lot of down votes here. This was well before COVID. Don't know much about what he has been doing for the state. If he turned into a twat like the other lady then frick him.
This post was edited on 2/26/24 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:56 pm to LEASTBAY
Seemed pretty solid coming in mid-stream and taking the reins.
Didn’t seem to be pushing an ideology all that hard either.
I’d be okay with him as my primary care doc.
Didn’t seem to be pushing an ideology all that hard either.
I’d be okay with him as my primary care doc.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:13 pm to Areddishfish
I was in meetings with Kanter and Avegno throughout the entire pandemic. I can't comment much because it got me banned last time I went off on these assholes.
I'll just say that the two of them almost seemed to be giddy whenever they would release new Covid numbers and restrictions. It was absolutely disgusting. I'm not totally convinced these two frickwads weren't receiving pharma kickbacks.
I'll just say that the two of them almost seemed to be giddy whenever they would release new Covid numbers and restrictions. It was absolutely disgusting. I'm not totally convinced these two frickwads weren't receiving pharma kickbacks.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:14 pm to Areddishfish
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The shot alone doesn’t convey immunity, but widespread inoculations could reduce COVID spread and severity among those who contract the virus.
Another Vaxhole
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:15 pm to MightyYat
How did you not throat punch them
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:24 pm to Zander Kelley
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How did you not throat punch them
Well, I will say there were quite a few heated exchanges between Avegno and I but everything was over Zoom. Kanter was at least professional.
The morning Avegno got on television and called out the high school graduation party with her infamous line of "you just killed 6 family members" or whatever... that was fun. We had a very prominent hospital admin that may or may not have been involved with that party on my team. She was screeching at the entire group about how no one is taking this seriously and 1/2 the population would be wiped out but this time next year.... total fricking loon.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:28 pm to Areddishfish
Made his $ and bounced
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:36 pm to Areddishfish
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has leaned on widely debunked theories to justify his opposition and spread disinformation on the COVID vaccines and other shots.
If someone uses the word “debunked,” you know they’re lying pieces of shite
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:49 pm to MightyYat
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The morning Avegno got on television and called out the high school graduation party with her infamous line of "you just killed 6 family members" or whatever.
The best part about this is weeks later she was being snuck into the back door of a family member's wedding reception.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:51 pm to Dizz
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The best part about this is weeks later she was being snuck into the back door of a family member's wedding reception.
Yep.
It will be SUPER interesting to see where Kanter goes from here. He and Landry are oil and water.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 5:25 pm to MightyYat
She’s that bitch that got on tv and said Covid was coming for our children. frick that bitch.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 5:51 pm to MightyYat
Not Dr. Death from OLOL huh?
Posted on 2/26/24 at 6:36 pm to tigafan4life
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She’s that bitch that got on tv and said Covid was coming for our children. frick that bitch.
Catherine O'Neal right? I refuse to put Dr. in front of that cvnt's name.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 6:42 pm to MightyYat
I would have not been able to hold my tongue around her.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 6:43 pm to Areddishfish
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Kanter spearheaded vaccine drives among nursing home residents and staff, who were among the hardest hit with COVID fatalities and serious illnesses early in the pandemic.
Can anybody spot the LIE and complete disinformation in this statement above? If not, I'll elaborate. But one of you smart mofos will see the LIE above.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 7:03 pm to Tomatocantender
I hate Kanter, but I just may hate that stupid count more.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 7:45 pm to Areddishfish
frick that cock sucker.
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