The head of the Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department is stepping down. Lynne Saddler, MD, is leaving her position effective Dec. 31.
In a release, Saddler said this is a a good time for the agency to transition to new leadership.
"NKY is in a much better point in the pandemic now, as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to increase, and the agency can start planning for the future with new leadership and fresh perspectives," Saddler said.
Saddler has worked for NKY Health since September 2010.
A special meeting will take place on April 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss the search process for the position. That includes designating a search committee and selecting an interim director effective July 1. It will be streamed on the NKY Health Facebook page.
More than 41,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Northern Kentucky during the pandemic, resulting in 422 deaths.
