BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the retirement of Dr. Mark A. Levine, Commissioner of Health for the State of Vermont: 

“Dr. Levine dedicated his career to medicine and creating stronger, healthier communities across Vermont. His leadership as our state’s Commissioner of Health during the brutal COVID-19 pandemic has been praised and celebrated, and I echo that. He helped Vermont through those incredibly challenging times, and saved many lives. I am very thankful for Dr. Levine’s service to Vermont, and I wish him some well-deserved time to relax in his retirement.” 

In an announcement earlier today, Governor Phil Scott announced Dr. Levine plans to retire at the end of March 2025. 

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