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Richard Besser

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Dr. Richard Besser, M.D., is ABC News' Chief Health and Medical Editor. In this role, he provides medical analysis and commentary for all ABC News broadcasts and platforms, including "World News with Diane Sawyer," "Good Morning America," and "Nightline." In 2011, he led ABC's global health coverage, "Be the Change: Save a Life," reporting on health issues from seven different countries. He has also appeared on “The View”, “The Dr. Oz Show”, “The Colbert Report”, “Katie” and many other news/entertainment programs. Dr. Besser came to ABC News in 2009 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he served as Acting Director, during which time he led the CDC's response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Previously, he served as director of the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response. Besser volunteers as a pediatrician with the Children's Aid Society in New York City. He is currently a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Besser has received many awards for his work in public health and volunteer service. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2011. In 2012 he received two Peabody Awards as part of ABC News' coverage of hurricane Sandy and Robin Roberts' health journey as well as an Overseas Press Club Award.
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